Natural Care Natural Clean & Gentle Care SLS-Free Antiplaque Plus Whitening Contains Silica for Whitening, glycyrrhizin from licorice root for Natural Foaming, Soothing Aloe, and XylitolDear Friends,Our Clean & Gentle Care toothpaste leaves your teeth and mouth feeling clean and fresh—without using sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). SLS foams and disperses ingredients but for some may cause mouth and gum irritation. Our breakthrough formula uses the gentle ingredient glycyrrhizin (purified from licorice root) for natural foaming and natural flavor oils for great taste. Give it a try, and please let us know what you think! Kate & Tom Chappell Cofounders, Tom"s of Maine SLS-free. Natural glycyrrhizin from licorice root provides a low-foaming experience. Soothing brushing experience. Contains glycerin, organic aloe, and mild natural flavor. Gentle whitening. Silica (from sand) whitens without bleaching ingredients or harsh abrasives. Sensitive to the planet. Tom"s of Maine supports the development of renewable energy by purchasing wind energy credits to support 100% of the electricity consumption at our manufacturing facility. As a result, carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 1.5 million pounds per year—the equivalent of planting 214 acres of trees or removing 138 cars from the road! Patent-pending formula containing licorice root extract.Uses: Helps prevent plaque buildup.