Let’s clear the air: just because something’s common doesn’t mean it’s safe.
At Canary, we’ve built our formulas around what should be in your personal care products—and just as importantly, what should never be. We don’t cut corners with cost-saving synthetics, harsh chemicals, or fillers that do more harm than good. Instead, we use smart, natural, and science-backed ingredients that are safe for your body and better for the planet.
Here’s a look at what you’ll never find in our products—and the clean, powerful ingredients we choose instead.
🚫 Ingredients We Ban—And Why
1. Parabens
Why we say no: These synthetic preservatives can disrupt hormone function and have been linked to reproductive harm and breast cancer.
Our swap: We preserve our mouthwash naturally with sodium benzoate and gluconolactone—gentle, effective, and widely accepted by clean beauty standards.
2. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Why we say no: This common foaming agent can irritate skin and strip natural oils, especially in the mouth and on the hands.
Our swap: We use sodium cocoyl isethionate in our toothpaste tablets—a milder coconut-derived foaming agent that still gives you that satisfying clean sensation.
3. Artificial Fragrances
Why we say no: “Fragrance” can legally hide dozens of undisclosed chemicals—some allergenic, some even linked to hormone disruption.
Our swap: We keep it real with essential oils, natural mint flavors, and actual peppermint leaves.
4. Triclosan
Why we say no: Once common in soaps and toothpastes, this antibacterial agent is now linked to antibiotic resistance and endocrine disruption.
Our swap: Our organic castor oil, sunflower oil, and saponified plant oils cleanse and nourish naturally—no synthetic antimicrobials needed.
5. Phthalates
Why we say no: Common in synthetic fragrance, phthalates are known endocrine disruptors with links to developmental and reproductive harm.
Our swap: None needed—we simply don’t use synthetic fragrance at all.
6. Fluoride (in toothpaste)
Why we say no: While fluoride has benefits, it also comes with risks—especially for children and those with sensitivities.
Our swap: We use nano-hydroxyapatite—a safe, biomimetic mineral that actually helps remineralize enamel without the worry.
✅ What We Use Instead
Our ingredient lists are short, clear, and plant- and mineral-based—by design.
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Toothpaste Tablets: Packed with xylitol, nano-hydroxyapatite, and natural peppermint to clean, polish, and protect teeth without synthetic junk.
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Mouthwash Concentrate: Powered by organic aloe, xylitol, and menthol for a refreshing clean that’s gentle on gums and better for your biome.
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Hand Soap: Saponified from organic sunflower and castor oils, our hand soap cleans without stripping—leaving skin nourished, not tight.
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Bar Soap: Made the old-school way with olive oil, organic shea butter, and real peppermint, it’s as gentle as it is effective.
Clean That Means Something
We don’t just avoid harmful ingredients because it’s trendy—we do it because it matters. Your body deserves products that work with it, not against it. So the next time you pump a soap, pop a toothpaste tablet, or rinse with mouthwash, know this:
At Canary, it’s no toxins, no worries.