Essential Oxygen BR Certified Organic Brushing Rinse

This organic pre-brush rinse/mouthwash is designed to be used before brushing: you swish it for 60 seconds to help whiten teeth, freshen breath, and reduce oral bacteria. It features food-grade hydrogen peroxide, aloe vera gel, and a blend of organic essential oils.

Ingredients (typical Peppermint variant):
Organic Aloe Leaf Juice (Aloe Barbadensis), Purified Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Organic Acacia (Gum Arabic), Organic Peppermint Oil (Mentha Piperita), Xanthan Gum (Xanthomonas Campestris), Organic Rosemary Leaf Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis), Organic Eucalyptus Leaf Oil (Eucalyptus Globulus), Organic Lemon Peel Oil (Citrus Medica Limonum), Organic Clove Bud Oil (Eugenia Caryophyllus).
*Certified Organic

What I like:

  • Certified USDA Organic formula and Free from fluoride, SLS, alcohol, glycerin, sugars, and synthetic preservatives.

  • Uses food-grade hydrogen peroxide — a whitening/cleansing agent — in a natural oral-care format.

  • Aloe vera gel + gum arabic + essential oils for a clean, plant-based oral-care feel.

  • Vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free.

  • Positioned as a “pre-brush rinse” which can elevate a basic brushing routine — helpful for someone like me wanting more than just basic toothpaste.

  • EWG hazard rating is a 3.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Contains several essential oils (peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus, clove, lemon peel) — if you’re very fragrance-sensitive or pregnant/breastfeeding and avoiding substantial essential-oil loads, you may want to patch test or use with caution.

  • While hydrogen peroxide is well-studied in whitening/oral care, using it regularly means you’ll want to watch how your gums and enamel feel (especially if you have sensitive teeth).

  • Because it’s intended to be pre-brush, not a complete substitute for brushing + flossing, the product description directs you to use it before brushing.