Name: Closeup Superfresh Zinc Protect Shield Toothpaste
Brand: Closeup
SKU: 248109

Closeup Superfresh Zinc Protect Shield Toothpaste

Unilever

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

8

Why this score

Health & safetyFormulation safety pillar (32.099999999999994/100, 55% weight)
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Sodium Fluoride

Ingestion toxicity at high doses including acute poisoning, potential skeletal fluorosis with chronic excessive exposure, irritation risk in concentrated topical use

Titanium Dioxide

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

Sucralose

Potential gut microbiota alterations, rare hypersensitivity reactions, possible glucose metabolism effects in some studies

Saccharin-sodium

Potential carcinogenicity concerns from historical animal studies, possible allergic reactions, regulatory scrutiny

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Skin irritation, eye irritation, potential skin sensitization

Carrageenan

Potential gastrointestinal irritation and sensitization, possible effects on gut microbiota, controversy over degraded carrageenan impurities

Stannous Chloride

Potential toxicity at high doses, nausea, gastrointestinal upset, kidney dysfunction

Xanthan Gum

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

Water

Hydration, solvent for ingredients, essential for biological processes

Sodium citrate

Water softener, chelating agent, pH buffering, biodegradable, low toxicity

Glycine

Supports protein synthesis, neurotransmission, and collagen production

Hydrated Silica

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

FD&C Blue No. 1

Provides blue color in food and cosmetic products, improves product appearance

Zinc Citrate

Essential trace minerals, support enzymatic reactions, antioxidant functions

Sorbitol

Low-calorie sweetener, non-cariogenic, humectant properties

Sodium Hydroxide

Effective pH control and acidity regulation in food processing, aids in peeling and curing processes

Sodium Gluconate

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

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Fluoride

SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)