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Neem Toothpaste

Baar Products · US natural brandsFluoride-freeSLS-freeWatch-outBrand site onlyNeem: 14th–15th of 19 (leaf and bark)

The TheraNeem formula, word for word, and the one place it's still sold; it costs about $3.53/oz.

Grade

AFull check
AEvidence only
Real neem. Neem on the label: 14th–15th of 19 (leaf and bark).

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Ingredients, in label order

Explain every ingredient
  • Calcium Carbonate — Good. Gentle mineral cleaner.
  • Sorbitol — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Aqua (Water) — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Glycerin — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Silica — Neutral. Silica: standard polishing agent.
  • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
  • Xylitol — Good. Xylitol: sugar alcohol that cavity bacteria can't use. Supportive evidence.
  • Xanthan Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
  • Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
  • Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel)* — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil* — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Leaf* — Good. Neem (Azadirachta indica): the reason for the category. Lab studies show it inhibits cavity bacteria; clinical plaque/gum evidence is small and short-term.
  • Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Bark* — Good. Neem (Azadirachta indica): the reason for the category. Lab studies show it inhibits cavity bacteria; clinical plaque/gum evidence is small and short-term.
  • Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Potassium Sorbate — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
  • Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Ascorbic Acid — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.

Watch-outs

  • PriceAbout 40% more than TheraNeem's old $10.19–$10.99 price.

Score breakdown

Starting score100
Score100 → A

Where to buy

StoreSizePricePer oz
Brand site4.23 oz$14.95$3.53/oz

Shopper notes

  • Baar's page offers add-to-basket at $14.95 ($14.45 each for 2+) but doesn't state stock.

Ingredient source

Brand's own sitebaar.com/neem-toothpaste