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Sensodyne
Lab tested
No
Harmful ingredients
5
Why this score
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1450 ppm
Sodium Hydroxide
Severe skin irritation, chemical burns, severe eye damage, respiratory tract irritation upon inhalation of dust or mist
Flavor
Lack of transparency, possible solvents or additives, ultra-processed
Titanium Dioxide
Potential inhalation toxicity as nanoparticle, classification as possible carcinogen by inhalation (IARC Group 2B), regulatory restrictions in food use in EU, possible irritation on inhalation or skin contact
PEG-8
Potential for contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, skin irritation in sensitive individuals
PVM/MA Copolymer
Potential skin irritation, synthetic and ultra-processed
Sodium Fluoride
Reduces dental caries by enhancing enamel remineralization and inhibiting bacterial metabolism
Xanthan Gum
Improves texture stability, prevents ingredient separation, enhances mouthfeel
Hydrated Silica
Effective mild abrasive for stain removal, anti-caking agent, chemically stable and non-toxic at typical use concentrations
Glycerin
Moisturizing agent, solvent, enhances texture and stability in formulations
Sodium lactate
Humectant properties, pH buffering, extends shelf life by antimicrobial enhancement
Potassium Nitrate
Effective antimicrobial preservative, extends shelf life, inhibits Clostridium botulinum growth
Water
Hydration, solvent for ingredients, essential for life
Sorbitol
Low-calorie sweetener, dental cavity risk reduction compared to sucrose
Sodium Saccharin
Non-caloric sweetener, useful for sugar reduction, stable under heat and acidic conditions
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Mild cleansing agent, gentle on skin compared to harsher surfactants, good foaming properties
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Mild surfactant, good foaming properties, compatible with anionic and cationic surfactants, biodegradable
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