Tom’s of Maine is a line of healthcare and beauty products that are made entirely from all natural ingredients. Not a single chemical, preservatives, or artificial ingredients is included in any product you’ll find under this brand. All the ingredients used are strictly herb and plant-based, making them safe and even more effective than commercially produced products in the market.
The company was founded by Tom and Katie Chappell back in 1968. Upon moving to Maine from Philadelphia, they were looking for personal care products that their family could use, and could find none. The couple acquired a $5,000 loan, and developed their first product called Clearlake. Clearlake, a laundry detergent that had no phosphate, was all natural and the first of its kind in American soil. It was packaged in refillable containers which customers could reuse over and over again.
As the years went by, the brand grew into a successful company that provided Americans all-natural options that they could use for themselves and in their home. By the 1970’s, they brand had expanded its product line with toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, shampoo, and even shaving cream. By the 1980’s, Tom’s of Maine was a recognized and established brand in the health industry.
The company has instilled strong environmental values in the production and manufacturing of their products. Their practices revolve around sustainability, and all the products are not only environmentally friendly but animal-friendly as well. They also rely on 100% renewable energy sources at the Tom’s of Maine factory. Likewise, their office makes use of energy-efficient lighting. Other green practices adhered to by the company is recycling, and use of environmentally-friendly materials.
Tom’s of Maine has partnered with the American Botanical Council to produce their plant and herb-based products. The product range includes fluoride and fluoride-free toothpaste, shaving cream, deodorant, floss, mouthwash, and soap. Tom’s of Maine products have other benefits for its users other than having a green conscience – they also smell great, feel great, and are good for you. They infuse the best that nature has to offer, with ingredients such as propolis, chamomile, glycerin, ginger, and sage, among others.
Tom’s of Maine is most popular for their oral hygiene products. Their toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental floss bear the prestigious acceptance seal from the American Dental Association. The Seal of Acceptance is only awarded to products that undergo rigid standards, such as safety and effectiveness in the product as well as throughout the manufacturing process. Ingredient lists and all information on the product are also carefully analyzed.
Because of their high quality standards in manufacturing and using ingredients, Tom’s of Maine provides a safer alternative to many things essential to keeping our body clean and healthy. Using their products reduces the worry of having harmful ingredients in our toothpaste, such as the recent scandals involving toothpaste made in China.
