Since we were young, we've always been told to brush our teeth, and rinse with mouthwash twice a day. But have you ever stopped to look at what your mouth wash is actually made of?

Recent studies done on the ingredients found in mouthwash have uncovered some not so clean secrets the name brand mouthwash manufacturers don't want you to know.

What's actually in your mouthwash?

There have actually been chemicals found many of the name brand mouthwashes that have been linked to a wide variety of other health issues.

It may be time to stop blindly following the advice given to you by your parents, and take dental hygiene into your own hands with these two easy to make mouthwashes that taste great without all the harmful chemicals.

Methylparaben

This chemical has long been used in mouthwashes, and comes with an array of nasty side effects. In addition to being a carcinogen, it has also been known to cause infertility, vision problems, and even accelerate the growth of pre existing tumors.