Essential Oxygen Organic Low Abrasion Toothpaste, Peppermint, 4 oz

Fluoride-free, USDA-certified organic paste with 17 named ingredients, including 1.44% peroxide and plant oils, and no SLS, silica or glycerin. Independent labs detected no lead, cadmium, mercury or arsenic, and no organic fluorine.

Best for People who want a short organic paste with clean independent metal and PFAS screens, and who accept peroxide and strong plant oils in their mouth.

Our rating: Good (3.8 of 5)
Price range: Mid-range
Size: 4 oz tube (also sold in Wintergreen and Cinnamint; only Peppermint was lab tested)
Made in: Not stated on the product page; its USDA organic record lists the operation in Fairfield, California

approx. $10 for a 4 oz tube

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Also sold at Amazon ($8 for one 4 oz tube ($7.99)), Walmart ($24 for a pack of three 4 oz tubes ($8 each)) .

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How it scores Our rating, metric by metric Good, 3.8 of 5

Ingredients 40% of the rating 4 of 5

Seventeen named ingredients, 14 of them organic, with no fluoride, SLS, glycerin, silica, artificial sweetener, flavor or dye; the costs are 1.44% peroxide (the maker’s figure) and nine essential oils, and some Amazon buyers say it hurts their gums.
Active ingredient 20% of the rating 2 of 5

It has no fluoride, hydroxyapatite or xylitol, so nothing in it has cavity-prevention evidence, a 2024 review found whitening by toothpastes and rinses rests mostly on lab studies, and “nourish enamel” and “happier gums” have no study behind them.
Independent testing 15% of the rating 5 of 5

Lead Safe Mama’s lab found no lead, cadmium or mercury above 5 ppb and no arsenic above 10 ppb in one sample, and Mamavation’s lab found no organic fluorine above 10 ppm.
Trust 10% of the rating 3 of 5

It lists everything, its USDA organic record is real and we found no recall or Prop 65 notice, but it calls its peroxide products “100% non-toxic” while the label says do not swallow, and it runs affiliate programs, one for dentists.
Value 15% of the rating 5 of 5

About $2.50 an ounce ($10 for 4 oz at the maker, or $7.99 a tube at Amazon and in Walmart’s three-pack), below Boka’s $2.91 and RiseWell’s $3.53.

The rating, 3.8 of 5, is the weighted average of these scores. See how we rank oral care and our standard.

Where to buy Stores and the prices we saw 2 stores

Amazon (opens in a new tab) approx. $8 for one 4 oz tube ($7.99). Ships from and sold by Amazon.com, not the brand’s own storefront. Listed under the older name “BR Organic Toothpaste”, with the same 17 ingredients. A two-pack (/dp/B0746S3F4S) was $20.00 on the same day. Seen 2026-11-03.
Walmart (opens in a new tab) approx. $24 for a pack of three 4 oz tubes ($8 each). Sold by Essential Oxygen (the brand’s own Walmart store) and fulfilled by Walmart: $23.97, marked down from $30.55 on 2026-11-03.

Prices as we saw them on November 3, 2026. They change often. These links carry no tracking code and earn us nothing.

What’s in it Every ingredient, in label order 17 ingredients

Organic aloe vera gel (Aloe barbadensis)
Hydrogen peroxide
Xanthan gum
Organic guar gum
Organic coconut oil
Organic peppermint oil
Organic spearmint leaf oil
Organic stevia leaf powder
Organic lemon peel oil
Organic rosemary leaf oil
Organic clove bud oil
Organic cinnamon leaf oil
Organic wintergreen oil
Organic eucalyptus leaf oil
Organic frankincense oil
Organic coconut flour
Calcium phosphate

Who tested it What each test found, and who paid for it 4 tests

Independent Lead Safe Mama, LLC (crowd-funded; the site earns affiliate income) April 2025

Essential Oxygen Organic Low Abrasion Toothpaste in Peppermint, sold then as “BR” toothpaste (lot 2025-064), at Purity Laboratories (ICP-MS): lead under 5 ppb, cadmium under 5 ppb, mercury under 5 ppb, arsenic under 10 ppb, all non-detect. Lead Safe Mama notes that the 5 ppb mercury limit is above its own proposed 2 ppb action level. One of eight toothpastes, from nearly 100 tested, that the group found clean. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Independent Mamavation (the site earns affiliate income) June 2024

“Essential Oxygen Organic Toothpaste Peppermint (Fluoride Free)” had no detectable organic fluorine, a marker for PFAS, at an EPA-certified lab with a 10 ppm detection limit. A marker test, not a test for named PFAS; the article does not say how many samples were tested or when. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Paid certification USDA National Organic Program (certifier: OC Organic Certifiers, Inc.) July 2026

Raw Essentials Living Food, doing business as Essential Oxygen, has been certified for handling since 2009, with this toothpaste in three flavors on its scope. Organic certification covers how the ingredients are grown and handled, not whether the finished paste carries lead. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Maker’s own test Essential Oxygen, citing The Oral Health Research Institute

Says the paste measured RDA 12 (relative dentin abrasivity). We found no report. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Who paid, and why it matters

Independent The tester took no money from the maker for it: a consumer group, a journalist, a university or a regulator.
Paid certification An outside lab or certifier tested or listed it, and the maker paid for that.
Maker’s own test A lab report or certificate of analysis the maker commissioned and published.

A certification is a floor, not a verdict: it checks what its program checks and nothing else. We weigh tests by someone with no stake in the result most.

What people ask Worries raised online and elsewhere, and what we found 8 questions

Is hydrogen peroxide in a toothpaste safe, and how much is in this one?: The maker’s page for dentists (opens in a new tab) says 1.44% in the toothpaste and 1% in its rinse, and calls those “levels clinically studied as safe for daily use” without citing a study. In the EU and the UK, oral products including toothpaste may hold at most 0.1% hydrogen peroxide, and a product from over 0.1% to 6% counts as a tooth whitening product that may be sold only to dental practitioners (Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (opens in a new tab); UK General Dental Council (opens in a new tab)). A 2024 scoping review (opens in a new tab) of 88 studies of over-the-counter bleaching found tooth sensitivity and gum irritation the main side effects. Amazon’s listing carries the label warning “Do not swallow” and says children should use it only with adult supervision. We found no safety study of this paste.
Does it stain teeth or tongue?: Amazon’s summary of its 1,473 ratings, seen 2026-11-03, says some buyers got whiter teeth while others report teeth turning yellow or brown, and some say it hurts their gums. Readers commenting on Lead Safe Mama’s safer-toothpaste list (opens in a new tab) in March 2026 said it stained their teeth (one said the lower half of his turned almost completely brown), and the site’s owner replied that her son used it without that problem. A reader on Lead Safe Mama’s report (opens in a new tab) wrote in 2025 that Amazon reviews mention a brown tongue. We found no study, so we cannot say whether peroxide is the cause.
Is it really USDA Organic?: The operation is. USDA’s Organic Integrity Database (opens in a new tab) lists Raw Essentials Living Food, doing business as Essential Oxygen, as certified for handling since 2009, with toothpaste in three flavors named. That covers how the ingredients are grown and handled; it says nothing about metals, which the lab tests above address.
Is the lab result still true of today’s tube?: Lead Safe Mama says, as it understands it, that the two packagings it saw in 2025, with and without “BR”, hold the same ingredients in the same order, and the ingredient list Amazon shows matches the maker’s current page. We found no retest. Test results apply to the sample tested (lot 2025-064), so treat them as a good sign and not a guarantee for every lot.
Does it prevent cavities without fluoride?: The maker makes no cavity claim, and the paste has no fluoride, hydroxyapatite or xylitol. Our guide to toothpaste ingredients says the cavity-prevention evidence comes from fluoride, so talk to a dentist before switching if you get cavities often.
Is “RDA 12” the whole story on how gentle it is?: The maker says The Oral Health Research Institute measured RDA 12 and publishes no report. RDA rates wear on dentin only: a 2023 bovine-tooth study (opens in a new tab) found a paste rated RDA 12 but REA 244 caused the most enamel wear of four pastes. We found no enamel (REA) figure for this one.
Are the people who recommend it paid?: Possibly. The maker’s page for dentists says its “general affiliate program is open to anyone” and offers a “Dental Affiliate” track to “recommend and earn”, and it shows quotes from two hygienists and a dentist. We could not tell which recommenders earn commissions. We could not read Reddit or social media.
Is the “100% non-toxic” claim fair?: The maker’s story page (opens in a new tab) calls its products “100% non-toxic for people and the planet” and tells of the founder’s deep gum pockets disappearing in a month. That is one person’s account, not a trial, and the label on this paste says do not swallow.

Why we chose it What put it on our list 4 points

One of only eight toothpastes, out of nearly 100 toothpastes and tooth powders Lead Safe Mama has tested, with no detectable lead, cadmium, mercury or arsenic.
Mamavation’s lab also found no organic fluorine, a PFAS marker, in it.
It leaves out hydrated silica, calcium carbonate and hydroxyapatite, the ingredients Lead Safe Mama says seem to contribute to higher metals in other pastes.
USDA’s registry lists the maker as certified organic for this toothpaste, and 14 of its 17 ingredients are organic.

Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy 5 points

It has 1.44% hydrogen peroxide by the maker’s figure, above the 0.1% the EU and UK allow in a consumer toothpaste, and peroxide whitening is linked to sensitive teeth and sore gums.
No fluoride, hydroxyapatite or xylitol: nothing in it is shown to prevent cavities.
Amazon buyers are split: some report whiter teeth, others yellow or brown teeth or sore gums, and many call it watery with little lather.
The metals result is one sample from 2025, and the PFAS result is a marker test with no sample count given.
Amazon’s listing carries the label warning “Do not swallow”, with children to use it only under adult supervision.

What to know Details worth knowing first

Essential Oxygen’s peppermint paste has 17 named ingredients, 14 of them organic: aloe gel, hydrogen peroxide, plant gums, coconut oil, nine essential oils, stevia leaf, coconut flour and calcium phosphate. It has no fluoride, SLS, glycerin or silica, and none of the ingredients that Lead Safe Mama says seem to add metals to other pastes.

The testing is why it is here. Lead Safe Mama has tested nearly 100 pastes and powders and found only eight clean. This is one of them, with no lead, cadmium, mercury or arsenic above the lab’s limits, and Mamavation’s lab found no organic fluorine, a PFAS marker. The metals result is one sample, and USDA organic status covers how the ingredients are grown, not what is in the tube.

The catch is the peroxide. The maker says it is 1.44% and cites no study for calling that safe for daily use. The EU and UK cap peroxide in a consumer toothpaste at 0.1% and treat anything above that as a whitening product for dentists to supply, and a 2024 review of over-the-counter whitening lists sore gums and sensitive teeth as the main side effects. Amazon buyers split between whiter teeth and stained or sore ones. With no fluoride in it, talk to a dentist first if you get cavities.

What we checked Each claim, and how sure we are of it 9 checks

How Essential Oxygen Organic Low Abrasion Toothpaste, Peppermint, 4 oz measures up against our oral care criteria
What we checked	What we found
Fluoride-free Maker’s claim	The ingredient list has no fluoride, and the maker’s highlights say “Fluoride-Free”.
An active ingredient with evidence Maker’s claim	Hydrogen peroxide at 1.44% per the maker’s page for dentists. Whitening by toothpastes is mostly lab-tested; nothing here is shown to prevent cavities.
Every ingredient listed Maker’s claim	All 17 are named, with the flavor coming from named plant oils. This page uses the maker’s own current list; it matches both Amazon listings.
Gentle formula Maker’s claim	SLS-free and glycerin-free by the maker’s highlights, and RDA 12 by its own claim with no report, but it has peroxide and nine essential oils.
Honest claims Not verified	“Whiter teeth” is plausible for peroxide; “nourish enamel”, “happier gums” and “100% non-toxic” have no study behind them.
Independent metals test Verified	Lead Safe Mama: no lead, cadmium or mercury above 5 ppb and no arsenic above 10 ppb (2025, one sample).
PFAS screen Verified	Mamavation: no organic fluorine above 10 ppm (marker test, sample count not stated).
USDA Organic Verified	Listed as certified for toothpaste in USDA’s Organic Integrity Database.
Recalls and Prop 65 notices Verified	No openFDA recall, no CPSC recall and no Prop 65 notice naming Essential Oxygen or Raw Essentials found on 2026-11-03.

What the labels mean

Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.

Sources Where our facts come from 18 sources

Essential Oxygen Organic Low Abrasion Toothpaste, Peppermint: product page. Maker’s page. Ingredients, price, size and highlights, seen 2026-11-03. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Essential Oxygen: RDA toothpaste abrasiveness. Maker’s page. The RDA 12 claim and its attribution to The Oral Health Research Institute. No report is linked. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Essential Oxygen: for dental professionals. Maker’s page. States 1.44% hydrogen peroxide in the toothpaste and 1% in the mouthwash, calls those levels clinically studied as safe without a citation, and describes its affiliate programs. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Essential Oxygen: FAQ. Maker’s page. Says its peroxide rinse is not meant to be swallowed and that labels may be updated. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Essential Oxygen: our story. Maker’s page. Source of the “100% non-toxic” wording and the founder’s account. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Amazon: Essential Oxygen BR Organic Toothpaste Peppermint 4 oz (single tube). Independent source. $7.99, ships from and sold by Amazon.com, in stock on 2026-11-03. Lists the same 17 ingredients; 4.3 stars from 630 ratings. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Amazon: Essential Oxygen BR Certified Organic Toothpaste, Peppermint, 4 Ounce, 2 Count. Independent source. $20.00 with Amazon.com as shipper and seller on 2026-11-03 (Essential Oxygen’s own offer was $19.97). Lists the same 17 ingredients, says do not swallow, and carries Amazon’s summary of 1,473 ratings (4.3 stars). Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Walmart: Essential Oxygen Certified Organic Toothpaste, Peppermint, 4 oz, Pack of 3. Independent source. $23.97 on 2026-11-03, sold by Essential Oxygen and fulfilled by Walmart. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
USDA Organic Integrity Database: Raw Essentials Living Food dba Essential Oxygen (NOP ID 6220005254). Certifier or regulator listing. Certified for handling since 2009-10-01; scope names toothpaste (Cinnamint, Wintergreen, Peppermint). Profile updated 2026-07-13; physical address in Fairfield, California. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Lead Safe Mama: Essential Oxygen BR Certified Organic Toothpaste in Peppermint, lab report. Test report. Purity Laboratories case 2504261, tested 2025-04-17, ICP-MS, lot 2025-064. Lead Safe Mama is funded by donations and affiliate income, not by makers. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Lead Safe Mama: lab-tested safer toothpaste choices. Test report. Posted 2026-05-28; the list of eight toothpastes found non-detect for all four metals says it was updated 2026-02-21. Reader comments there include reports of staining. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Mamavation: safest non-toxic toothpaste and tooth powder, with the organic fluorine screen. Test report. Published 2024-06-15, modified 2026-10-01. An EPA-certified lab, detection limit 10 ppm; the article does not say how many samples were tested. Mamavation is an advocacy outlet with affiliate links. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
California Attorney General: Proposition 65 60-day notice search (Essential Oxygen). Certifier or regulator listing. The search returns unrelated companies with “essential” or “oxygen” in their names; none names Essential Oxygen or Raw Essentials, checked 2026-11-03. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
openFDA enforcement records: food, drug and device recalls (Essential Oxygen). Certifier or regulator listing. No matches for Essential Oxygen or Raw Essentials in food, drug or device records on 2026-11-03; the API answers “No matches found” when there is no record. The CPSC recall search also returned nothing. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III, entry 12 (hydrogen peroxide), as published on legislation.gov.uk. Independent source. Oral products, including toothpaste: 0.1% hydrogen peroxide at most. Tooth whitening or bleaching products from over 0.1% to 6%: to be sold only to dental practitioners. This is the text as it applies in the UK; EUR-Lex, the EU’s own copy, would not load for us. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
General Dental Council (UK): tooth whitening position statement. Independent source. Dated 2016-07-11. Under the EU Cosmetics Regulation as applied in the UK, oral products with under 0.1% hydrogen peroxide are freely sold; 0.1% to 6% products go through dental practitioners. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Barbosa et al. 2024: over-the-counter products in tooth bleaching, a scoping review. Independent source. 88 studies. Whitening by toothpastes, rinses and trays was supported mainly by lab studies; sensitivity and gum irritation were the main adverse effects. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Dobler et al. 2023: enamel and dentin wear from pastes with discrepant REA and RDA values. Independent source. Bovine teeth; a paste with RDA 12 and REA 244 caused the most enamel wear of four. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Alternatives Other options to compare 2 options

Weleda Salt Toothpaste Also clean in Lead Safe Mama’s test (on a European-pack tube) and Mamavation’s PFAS screen, with no peroxide, but with silica and alcohol in the list.
RiseWell Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste, Flavorless States 10% hydroxyapatite, an active with a year-long children’s trial behind it, but no outside test of this exact paste.

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