Tom's of Maine Whitening Peppermint Toothpaste

Tom's of Maine is a well-known American brand specializing in natural personal care products, most famous for its toothpaste and deodorant. The brand was founded in Kennebunk, Maine, in 1970 by Tom and Kate Chappell. Their mission was to provide natural, effective alternatives to conventional personal care products, emphasizing environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

While the brand maintains its identity as a natural-focused company and is a certified B Corporation, its ownership changed significantly in 2006 when the global conglomerate Colgate-Palmolive acquired an 84% stake in the company. Today, Tom's of Maine remains a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive. Most of its manufacturing continues to take place in the United States, maintaining its strong association with its Maine roots while utilizing the global distribution and R&D networks of its parent company.