![]() ![]() (FWIW, the American Dental Association backs the claim that a lot of people aren't brushing enough.) As more people get on board with the idea of everyday objects “ sparking joy,” it seems like the right time to make that argument. Creators Enever and May, who both have a background in product design, told me they see Quip as a health startup, and think that maybe if you really loved your toothbrush, you’d use it more. ![]() QUIP TOOTHPASTE TV(But the TV version of said dorm - not, like, an IRL space dorm.)īTW, that tube also has a sticky strip on it, so you can mount it on your mirror or bathroom wall (like in this picture).ĭo you have heart-eyes yet? Because that’s the goal. The Quip arrives in very sleek, minimalist packaging that suggests you’ll be brushing your teeth in a friendly space dorm. If you, too, have been curious - or if you saw the photos above and thought, Hell yes, I could get down with a pretty toothbrush! - read on for my thoughts on what the Quip is like IRL. Later, I interviewed founders Simon Enever and Bill May (who are SO nice, but look like they were sent directly from Central Casting to portray hipster bro startup founders) at Quip’s office in Dumbo. So a few weeks after I bought the new Sonicare, Quip sent me two toothbrushes to try and review. It's fine (I’d owned two Sonicares before this one and both were fine), but the Quip caught my eye because it’s so beautiful, and because I was seeing the ads everywhere. In July, I told my dentist that I was planning to get a Sonicare she approved, and told me to make sure that I got one with a “DiamondClean brush head.” This seemed reasonable enough.except then I discovered that the DiamondClean one costs $190, to which I said “lol NOPE BYE,” and bought this one instead, which cost $25 at the time. It's definitely one of the best UV-filter agents we have today, especially in the US where new-generation Tinosorb filters are not (yet) approved.My journey to the Quip began when I decided to re-commit to flossing and start using an electric toothbrush again. ![]() QUIP TOOTHPASTE SKINThe English translation is, so far it looks like sunscreens with nanoparticles do stay on the surface of the skin where they should be.Īll in all, Titanium Dioxide is a famous sunscreen agent and for good reason, it gives broad spectrum UV protection (best at UVB and UVA II), it's highly stable, and it has a good safety profile. A 2009 review article about the safety of nanoparticles summarizes this, "to date, in-vivo and in-vitro studies have not demonstrated percutaneous penetration of nanosized particles in titanium dioxide and zinc oxide sunscreens". But do not panic, these are concerns under investigation. ![]() QUIP TOOTHPASTE FREEOnce absorbed they might form unwanted complexes with proteins and they might promote the formation of evil free radicals. The main concern with nanoparticles is that they are so tiny that they are absorbed into the skin more than we want them (ideally sunscreen should remain on the surface of the skin). The itsy-bitsy Nano-sized particles improve both spreadability and reduce the whitish tint a lot, but unfortunately, it also introduces new health concerns. The cosmetic industry is, of course, really trying to solve this problem and the best solution so far is using nanoparticles. Sunscreens containing Titanium Dioxide are often hard to spread on the skin and they leave a disturbing whitish tint. The disadvantage of Titanium Dioxide is that it's not cosmetically elegant, meaning it's a white, "unspreadable" mess. Regular sized Titanium Dioxide also has a great safety profile, it's non-irritating and is pretty much free from any health concerns (like estrogenic effect worries with some chemical filters). Its protection is very good between 290 - 350 nm (UVB and UVA II range), and less good at 350-400 nm (UVA I) range. Anyway, it doesn't matter if it reflects or absorbs, Titanium Dioxide is a pretty awesome sunscreen agent for two main reasons: it gives a nice broad spectrum coverage and it's highly stable. ![]()
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