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Best Non-Toxic Mouthwashes
We vetted mouthwashes against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
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Here's what we look for:
- Fluoride-free formulas with safer alternatives like hydroxyapatite or baking soda
- Food-grade ingredients with no artificial dyes, flavors, or sweeteners
- No sulfates, parabens, PEGs, or triclosan
- Full transparency with every ingredient clearly disclosed
Best Non-Toxic Mouthwashes
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How to Swap to Non-Toxic mouthwashes:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic mouthwashes:
What to know about mouthwash
Mouthwash goes directly into your mouth and contacts some of the most absorbent tissue in your body. Many conventional mouthwashes contain synthetic dyes, artificial sweeteners, and ingredients you wouldn't want to swallow even in trace amounts. Welpr looks for mouthwashes made with simple, food-grade ingredients and full transparency on the label.
- Because you swish mouthwash around your mouth once or twice a day, the ingredients matter more than you might think — frequency and proximity to sensitive tissue are key.
- Welpr avoids fluoride, sulfates, parabens, triclosan, artificial dyes, artificial sweeteners, and undisclosed or proprietary blends in oral care.
Review the mouthwash you already use
Check the label on your current mouthwash to see if it lists any ingredients Welpr avoids. Use the Welpr Personal Care and Cosmetic Scanner to take a photo of the ingredient label and get a quick breakdown of what's inside.
- Look for red flags like "Blue 1," "FD&C" dyes, saccharin, cetylpyridinium chloride, or the word "flavoring" without specifics — these signal synthetic additives or undisclosed blends.
- If you use mouthwash twice a day, prioritize checking it before products you use less often.
Use your current mouthwash more safely
If you're not ready to replace your mouthwash right away, you can reduce how much your body absorbs. Small adjustments to your routine can make a difference while you transition.
- Try diluting your current mouthwash with water to lower the concentration of ingredients per rinse.
- Reduce from twice-daily use to once a day, or skip it on days when brushing and flossing feel sufficient.
Choose a cleaner mouthwash
Look for mouthwashes with short, recognizable ingredient lists made from food-grade ingredients. Effective alternatives use things like xylitol, baking soda, essential oils, or hydroxyapatite instead of fluoride and synthetic additives.
- Be cautious of labels that say "natural" but still contain artificial sweeteners, synthetic flavors, or proprietary blends — always read the full ingredient list.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved mouthwash.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...