Product Review

Refresh your senses with our Rosemary Mint mouthwash. Don't be fooled by the name: this isn't your grandma's mint mouthwash! Our innovative blend contrasts the herbal essence of rosemary with the cool freshness of spearmint for a unique take on the classic mint flavor without any astringent burn. What's in the bottle? All Nature's Artisan mouthwashes are made with an organic aloe vera base which soothes and hydrates the mouth, along with a beneficial blend of natural flavors and essential oils. Our Rosemary Mint variety includes: • Rosemary leaf oil • Spearmint leaf oil • Anise oil. Why xylitol? Your mouth contains millions of bacteria. When you eat sugary foods and carbohydrates the food adheres to your teeth, providing the perfect environment for bacteria to feed and multiply. So what does this mean? As the bacteria consume the food, they in turn produce acids that break down the enamel of your teeth, and volatile sulfur compounds which cause bad breath. Many commercial mouthwashes combat this by using alcohol, an antiseptic, to kill the bacteria. What these companies tend to ignore is that bacteria are inherent to humans; they are always present, whether in our guts or in our mouths; so the key to a healthy mouth is symbiotic balance, not chemical warfare! This means the use of alcohol is actually counterproductive as it leads to a dry mouth which becomes a breeding ground for excess bacteria to thrive. At Nature's Artisan we think every ingredient should have a positive purpose, so we looked for something better. Rather than trying to kill the bacteria, why not starve it instead? Enter xylitol. Xylitol cannot be broken down by bacteria like regular sugar can, yet its sweet taste still elicits a salivary response. The natural enzymes in our saliva then work together with xylitol to form a protective coating which greatly reduces bacterial growth and buffers teeth from the detrimental effects of acid.