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Neem Toothpaste, Cinnamint

Desert Essence · US natural brandsFluoride-freeSLS-freeCertifiedWatch-outSold out at brandNeem: 8th–9th of 29 (leaf and bark)

The best-certified neem paste, with neem leaf and bark high on the list; carrageenan is the only knock.

Grade

AFull check
AEvidence only

−3 from preference · +2 bonus

Real neem. Neem on the label: 8th–9th of 29 (leaf and bark).

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Ingredients, in label order

Explain every ingredient
  • Calcium Carbonate — Good. Gentle mineral cleaner.
  • Glycerin — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Purified Water (Aqua) — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
  • Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf/Stem Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil (Cinnamon) — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract (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.
  • Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract (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.
  • Echinacea Angustifolia Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil (Wild Mint) — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Zinc Citrate — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
  • Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Commiphora Myrrha Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil (Chamomile) — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Carrageenan — Watch. Seaweed thickener. Gut-inflammation concerns come from food and animal studies, not toothpaste; weak evidence.
  • Phytic Acid — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
  • Sodium Bicarbonate — Good. Gentle mineral cleaner.
  • Menthol — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Sea Salt — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
  • Calcium Ascorbate — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
  • Xylitol — Good. Xylitol: sugar alcohol that cavity bacteria can't use. Supportive evidence.

Watch-outs

  • Sold outSold out on desertessence.com on Sep 28; store stock wasn't confirmed.
  • Listing errorThe Amazon ingredient list leaves out neem leaf. Trust the brand page.

Score breakdown

Starting score100
Carrageenan−3
Verified seal: Non-GMO Project, Leaping Bunny, B Corp+2
Score99 → A

Where to buy

StoreSizePricePer oz
Sproutsnot confirmed6.25 oz$7.49$1.20/oz
Brand sitenot confirmed6.25 oz$8.99$1.44/oz

Shopper notes

  • Advertises 39% more paste per tube than the leading brand.

Ingredient source

Brand's own sitedesertessence.com/products/neem-toothpaste-cinnamint