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Botanique Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Peppermint

Himalaya · US natural brandsHas fluorideSLS-freeWatch-outIn stock at brandNeem: 15th of 22 · Sodium fluoride 0.254% (about 1,150 ppm)

The only clean paste found with both neem and fluoride; every flavor oil is named. Neem is a small dose.

Grade

AFull check
AEvidence only
Real neem. Neem on the label: 15th of 22.

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Ingredients, in label order

Explain every ingredient
  • Sodium Fluoride 0.254% (0.14% w/v fluoride ion) — Good. Fluoride: the anticavity active FDA recognizes. Strong evidence for cavity prevention. Not scored for or against here.
  • Water — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Glycerin — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Hydrated Silica — Neutral. Silica: standard polishing agent.
  • Xylitol — Good. Xylitol: sugar alcohol that cavity bacteria can't use. Supportive evidence.
  • Lauryl Glucoside — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
  • Xanthan Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
  • Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
  • Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Stevia Rebaudiana (Stevia) Leaf Extract — Neutral. Plant-derived sweetener.
  • Organic Menthol — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Leaf/Stem Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Thymol — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
  • Organic Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Leaf Extract — 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.
  • Organic Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Organic Embelia Ribes (Vidanga) Fruit Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Organic Terminalia Bellerica (Belleric Myrobalan) Fruit Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Organic Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Organic Terminalia Chebula (Chebulic Myrobalan) Fruit Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Organic Acacia Arabica (Indian Gum Arabic Tree) Stem Bark Extract — Neutral. Plant thickener.
  • Bromelain — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.

Watch-outs

  • Smaller tubeNewer Botanique lines come in 4 oz tubes at similar or higher prices than the 5.29 oz originals.

Score breakdown

Starting score100
Score100 → A

Where to buy

StoreSizePricePer oz
Brand site4 oz$8.49$2.12/oz

Shopper notes

  • Label checked in the first sweep only; the second sweep couldn't re-open it.
  • 4 oz tube, smaller than the 5.29 oz Complete Care at a higher price.

Ingredient source

A store's websiteamazon.com/Himalaya-Anticavity-Multi-Benefit-Strengthens-Remineralization/dp/B0DYRYH45R