Clean, cheap and widely stocked; neem is in the name but low on the list, and it adds carrageenan.
Grade
AFull check
AEvidence only
−4 from preference
Real neem. Neem on the label: 16th of 22.
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Vegetable Glycerin (from Vegetable Oils) — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
- Xylitol — Good. Xylitol: sugar alcohol that cavity bacteria can't use. Supportive evidence.
- Water (Aqua) — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
- Hydrated Silica — Neutral. Silica: standard polishing agent.
- Calcium Carbonate — Good. Gentle mineral cleaner.
- Lauryl Glucoside (from Coconut Oil) — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
- Disodium N-Cocoyl-L-Glutamate (from Amino Acids and Vegetable Oil) — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
- Stevia Rebaudiana (Stevia) Extract — Neutral. Plant-derived sweetener.
- Flavor (from Essential Oils and Botanicals) — Neutral. Flavor said to come from essential oils and botanicals, but the oils aren't named.
- Potassium Sorbate — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Menthol (from Peppermint Leaves)* — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) — Watch. Seaweed thickener. Gut-inflammation concerns come from food and animal studies, not toothpaste; weak evidence.
- Xanthan Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
- Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt) — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Thymol (from Thyme Leaf Oil) — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- 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.
- Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Terminalia Chebula (Chebulic Myrobalan) Fruit Extract* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Terminalia Bellerica (Belleric Myrobalan) Fruit Extract* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Embelia Ribes (Vidanga) Fruit Extract* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Acacia Arabica (Indian Gum Arabic Tree) Bark Extract* — Neutral. Plant thickener.
Watch-outs
- Same name family, different pasteDon't confuse it with the 6.17 oz "Complete Care Neem & Pomegranate", which has SLS and saccharin.
- Marketplace markupSome Amazon listings run about $22 per tube. Buy only when sold by Amazon or the Himalaya store.
- Neem in the name, not much in the tubeNeem is 16th of 22.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Carrageenan | −3 |
| Flavor (from unnamed essential oils) | −1 |
| Score | 96 → A |
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Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand site | 5.29 oz | $7.49 | $1.42/oz |
| Sproutsnot confirmed | 5.29 oz | $7.49 | $1.42/oz |
| Walmart | 5.29 oz | $8.18 | $1.55/oz |
Shopper notes
- The brand's 4-pack is $24.99 ($1.18/oz). A 0.74 oz travel size also exists.