Like totally OMG!!!

  So like... I went to the store the other day with my bestie, Tiana, and like I really, really needed toothpaste badly, like totally. So once I'm like already next to the clerk I just like totally remembered that I'm out of toothpaste. I was like super, super mad that I had to get out of the line because it was just so long, like ugh. I'm just so furious that I just picked a random toothpaste and Tiana gives me her look. " Do you even know what's inside that you're holding?" I rolled my eyes responding no asking her she even questioned, but now I'm curious.
 So like the next day I did like a lot of research, and I know it's legit because I used Google, and everything on the internet is like totally true! I found three ingredients that got me the most        curious: Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, and Cellulose Gum.
So I like looked into these three things and like OMG there was like a lot, a lot of info and my head was like hurting super, super bad. So I looked at:

• What they're all made up of
• What they do to the body
• Why they're use
• Chemical name
• Chemical formula
• Chemical/Physical properties.

(1)  Hydrated Silica : SiO₂

It's traits are described as moist as it is found in water when dissolved, opal naturally, and within the cell walls of diatoms; when pure is often sited as being still, unable to utilize motion. Its main purpose generally serves as a abrasive in toothpastes allowing for removal of plaque. A extreme amount applied can prove dangerous and rather help it can wear away at tooth enamel and wear of tongue and gums.

₃  (2) Glycerin (Glycerol) : C₃H₈O

Often used in the food industry as a sweeter and sponge in maintaining liquids in pharmaceutical products, however in toothpaste glycerin acts as a wrapping around teeth that do not allow for teeth to re-mineralize and balancing of nutrients. It is organic in that it is found in oils and fats. It's melting point is 134-135ºC and properties are colorless, odorless, and viscous.

(3) Cellulose Gum (Carboxymethyl Cellulose ) : C₈H₁₆O₈

Found from cell walls and common found in many dietary products for its ability to relive appetite and abilities as a laxative to the body. In toothpaste it allows for the creamy vibe in toothpastes. It's often seen as a white powder.  

 





So like yeah... That like totally what goes inside your mouth, OMG.
Sources:

• http://www.colgatetotal.com/health-benefits/toothpaste-ingredients
• http://www.sbioinformatics.com/design_thesis/Glycerol/Glycerol_-2520Properties&uses.pdf
• http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/whats-in-toothpaste
• http://www.ebay.com/gds/The-5-Harmful-Ingredients-in-Toothpaste-READ-THIS-/10000000003239604/g.html