Toothpaste

• sodium laurel sulfate: may cause mouth ulcers (canker sores). Other names: sodium dodecyl sulfate, sodium salt sulfuric acid, monododecyl ester, sulfuric acid, sodium salt, a13-00356, akyposal sds, aquarex methyl
• triclosan: the FDA has also found that exposure to triclosan was associated with decreased levels of thyroid hormones; other studies found that triclosan may contribute to pathogens developing antibiotic resistance. As a result of these studies, the FDA banned the use of triclosan in soaps
• propylene glycol: large quantities are known to cause hepatic, circulatory, and nervous system damage. A preliminary study found that 19% of subjects who received an IV medication containing propylene glycol had metabolic evidence of propylene glycol toxicity, which is potentially life-threatening.
• titanium oxide: the European Food Safety Authority has ruled that titanium oxide should no longer be considered safe or added to consumer goods.
• parabens:  mimic estrogen hormones, a process linked to breast cancer and endocrine disruptions.