Name: Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste
Brand: Crest
SKU: 230668

Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste

Procter & Gamble

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

10

Why this score

Health & safetyFormulation safety pillar (19.400000000000002/100, 55% weight)
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Titanium Dioxide

Potential inhalation toxicity as a nanoparticle, possible carcinogenicity by inhalation in occupational settings, ingestion safety under evaluation by regulatory bodies

Stannous Fluoride

Gastrointestinal irritation if ingested, staining of teeth, metallic taste, not food-approved for ingestion

Sodium Saccharin

Potential allergenic reactions, controversies about carcinogenicity though low risk at approved levels, not metabolized by body

Blue 1

Potential allergenicity, possible hypersensitivity reactions, concerns over carcinogenic impurities during manufacturing, regulatory limits on usage levels

Flavor

May contain irritants or sensitizers, potential undisclosed solvents or contaminants, ultra-processed, lack of transparency

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Skin irritation, eye irritation, potential skin sensitization

Propylene Glycol

Irritation to skin and eyes in sensitive individuals, potential allergic sensitization, ingestion toxicity rare but possible in large amounts

Triisostearin PEG-6 Esters

Possible skin irritation, potential for impurities such as ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, environmental persistence

Trisodium Phosphate

Potential irritation from trisodium phosphate, unknown risk from combined form; no clear data on safety or ingestion

Xanthan Gum

Possible minor gastrointestinal discomfort if consumed in large amounts, potential for allergenic sensitization in rare cases

Water

Hydration, solvent, carrier for ingredients

Hydrated Silica

Effective mild abrasive for stain removal, anti-caking agent, chemically stable and non-toxic at typical use concentrations

Glycerin

Moisture retention, skin hydration, solvent and texture enhancer

Sodium hexametaphosphate

Protects flavor by preventing metal-catalyzed oxidation, stabilizes texture and emulsions in foods

Zinc Lactate

Provides bioavailable zinc, supports immune function and enzymatic processes

Sodium Gluconate

Effective chelating agent, biodegradability, enhances cleaning efficiency by binding metal ions, low toxicity

Carrageenan

Improves texture and stability of food products

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Fluoride

SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)