Hi hello dear friends! We’re starting our second year as part of the Tom’s of Maine Goodness Circle, which means we get to preview new products, review their classics, and let you know all our thoughts on them. Last year we got to go to Kennebunkport, Maine, to see their facility (and experience legit fall foliage for the first time!), and that trip solidified our excitement to be aligned with a brand whose products and values we can get behind.   While we were there we got a sneak peek of their new Natural Prebiotic Personal Care line. You’re probably familiar with probiotics, but maybe not prebiotics. We weren’t either, but we were lucky enough to get a run down straight from the Tom’s of Maine team. While probiotics add good bacteria, prebiotics help promote existing good bacteria we already have (in your mouth, underarms, and on your skin) and crowd out bad bacteria that can cause bad breath and body odor. We’re all about maintaining a healthy, folks!   And here’s the less sciencey reason we like these products: they smell / feel SO GOOD. The “soft rose” scent is actually amazing, and, like… no big deal but its packaging was basically designed for our Instagram feed (it wasn’t really, but it’s so cute). We’re also crazy about the “fresh apple” and “blood orange” scents. The new prebiotic line includes toothpaste, deodorant, body wash, beauty bar, and hand soap. We’ve got a little bit more in-depth reviews on two products we’ve been using a lot—the hand soap and toothpaste—below!   Blood Orange Prebiotic Moisturizing Hand Soap   For starters the smell is incredible. It’s like juicy orangey goodness. The cute bottle looks great on the counter and I’m usually the one on dish duty, so I love that the Prebiotic hand soap is gentle and retains my skin’s natural moisture. Like a lot of Tom’s of Maine’s products, this bottle is a part of their TerraCycle program, which means it can be dropped off at a TerraCycle center or shipped to their facility for recycling.       Peppermint Prebiotic Fluoride Toothpaste   We’ve been diehard fans of Tom’s of Maine toothpaste for a while, and this newest edition of theirs meets our Very High Standards. It’s got prebiotics to support the good bacteria and help crowd out the bad to keep your mouth in healthy balance while reducing the odor associated with bad breath, fluoride to protect against cavities, all while whitening your teeth and fighting tartar build up—plus it feels nice and cool just like a toothpaste should. Loves it. If you’re also already a fan of Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, this toothpaste won’t be a big change for you, but just has the added benefit of prebiotics. Definitely worth a try!       We’re still working our way through trying all of their new products, but so far we’re huge fans. Whether you’re new to Tom’s of Maine or have been using their sustainable & cruelty free products for a while now, we highly recommend giving this newest addition a try.   Thanks for stopping by the blog! Let us know if you give any of these products a try :)