Charcoal Toothpaste: What Is It?

Most of us associate charcoal with the barbecue, so you might be wondering why this unexpected ingredient is increasingly popping up in the toothpaste aisle! Surprisingly, the use of charcoal for toothbrushing goes all the way back to ancient Rome, and it’s been found in toothpastes since as early as the 19th century. Yet these days, it’s a popular addition to various cosmetics, toiletries and supplements. Colgate Australia includes charcoal in several of its toothpastes, such as Colgate Total Deep Clean Charcoal Toothpaste and Colgate Natural Extracts Pure Clean Charcoal + Mint. If you’re interested in charcoal teeth whitening, there’s Colgate Advanced Whitening Charcoal Toothpaste. Rest assured, our charcoal toothpastes are pleasantly flavoured, with a texture resembling that of baking powder toothpaste. They have a grey colour because of the charcoal powder, but they aren’t black and they won’t stain your basin -- or your teeth! From time to time, people who enjoy our products ask us about the abrasiveness of Colgate’s charcoal toothpastes. What are the benefits of charcoal toothpaste? Charcoal powder is one of the ingredients used in: