Name: Crest + Scope Complete Whitening Toothpaste Minty Fresh
Brand: Crest
SKU: 456609

Crest + Scope Complete Whitening Toothpaste Minty Fresh

Procter & Gamble

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

10

Why this score

Health & safetyFormulation safety pillar (9.400000000000002/100, 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 carcinogen in powdered form, possible cellular oxidative stress, regulatory restrictions in food use

Sodium Saccharin

Potential allergen, possible gastrointestinal upset in sensitive individuals, debated carcinogenicity in high doses (based on animal studies), regulatory limits on acceptable daily intake

Blue 1

Potential for allergic reactions and hypersensitivity in sensitive individuals, possible behavioral effects in children, regulatory restrictions in some countries

Yellow 5

Irritant/sensitizer potential, allergy and hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria and asthma, possible behavioral effects in sensitive children, regulatory limits on use concentration

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Skin irritation, eye irritation, potential sensitization with prolonged exposure

Flavor

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

Polysorbate 80

Irritation at high concentrations, potential for hypersensitivity reactions, possible impact on gut barrier integrity in sensitive individuals

Xanthan Gum

Minor gastrointestinal discomfort at high intake, rare allergic reactions

Cellulose gum

Minor digestive discomfort in some individuals, potential mild sensitizer in topical use

Water

Hydration, essential for life, non-toxic

Hydrated Silica

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

Disodium Pyrophosphate

Maintains food color stability, acts as leavening and pH regulator

Alcohol (0.7%)

Solvent for ingredients, antimicrobial preservative properties

Sodium Benzoate

Effective preservative at low concentrations, extends shelf life by preventing microbial contamination

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

Glycerin

Humectant properties, moisture retention, solvent for active ingredients

Carbomer

Effective thickening and stabilizing agent, improves texture and shelf stability of formulations

Cetylpyridinium Chloride

Antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens, reduces plaque and gingivitis

Benzoic Acid

Preservative effect, antimicrobial properties, extends shelf-life of food products

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Fluoride

SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)