4 popular essential oils in oral health care

Thanks to the ability to eliminate harmful bacteria in the mouth, help strengthen teeth, freshen breath, essential oils extracted from nature are also proven to help reduce symptoms and prevent respiratory diseases. Therefore, natural essential oils are used quite commonly in mouthwash products.

4 types of natural essential oils are highly used in oral hygiene products

- Peppermint essential oil (Menthol): has high antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, can kill bacteria that cause unpleasant odors, helps to retain a cool, refreshing taste, so it is popular for oral hygiene. A plus point of peppermint essential oil is that it can soothe sore throats and clear the nose very effectively, protecting the respiratory system.

- Eucalyptus essential oil or eucalyptus (Eucalypton): thanks to its antibacterial properties, eucalyptus essential oil has long been known as a natural remedy against infections, aches and pains, and colds, in addition to its very pleasant natural scent. Therefore, today eucalyptus essential oil is widely used in oral care products to fight bacteria that cause bad breath and prevent plaque buildup on teeth and gums.

Eucalyptus essential oil has long been used in dental care for its antibacterial properties and pleasant aroma.

- Thyme essential oil or thyme (Thymol): Caryophyllene and Camphene in thyme essential oil are two antiseptic ingredients that help reduce inflammation in the oral cavity such as tooth decay, gingivitis, and help remove plaque on teeth.

- Wintergreen or Eucalyptus essential oil (Methyl Salicylate): Eucalyptus essential oil is widely used in medicine thanks to its antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-congestive, antiseptic and antibacterial effects, reducing the ability of bacteria, germs and parasites to grow in the body. Thereby helping to effectively treat gingivitis or tooth decay, helping to prevent plaque on teeth to the maximum. This essential oil is extracted from eucalyptus trees and has a pleasant, cool aroma.

Mouthwash extracted from 4 natural essential oils with distinct cool flavors helps effectively remove biofilm, plaque and treat up to 99.9% of bacteria.

Choose a mouthwash that combines 4 natural essential oils to protect your health.

Currently on the market, only Listerine mouthwash has all 4 types of natural essential oils above and has been scientifically proven to be effective in oral care. Thanks to the combination of these 4 essential oils, Listerine has the ability to remove biofilm, plaque and treat up to 99.9% of bacteria - the cause of oral problems such as tooth decay, discoloration, bad breath. In particular, this mouthwash is also clinically proven to help the oral cavity free of bacteria for 24 hours after only 30 seconds of use.

Listerine is scientifically proven to be safe for daily use and will not stain teeth like some other formulated mouthwashes.

Listerine now comes in a variety of flavors.

If you are a fan of mouthwash, you will surely be familiar with Listerine's diverse collection of products extracted entirely from nature, from cool mint flavor to herbal ginger, green tea or the fresh fruit duo of aloe vera - cucumber and grapefruit - passion fruit. Each type has a unique flavor, sure to not only make you fall in love but also conquer every member of the family.