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SprinJene Natural is a line of toothpastes featuring the brand’s patented combination of black seed oil – known for its healing properties and zinc, a natural antibacterial agent, manufacturer Health and Natural Beauty USA Corp announces. The toothpastes also include natural ingredients coconut oil, acacia gum and birch tree xylitol and are free of artificial sweeteners and preservatives. The firm Piscataway, N.J., firm offers SprinJene products as certified in five categories: vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher and cruelty-free. The toothpastes come in Cavity Protection, Fluoride-Free, Sensitivity Cavity Protection, Sensitivity Fluoride-Free, Kids and Kids Fluoride-Free, and retail on the SprinJene website for between $5.99 and $6.99 each.

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