A clean TheraNeem-style base, but neem is the last two ingredients and it costs more. Buy TheraNeem instead.
Grade
AFull check
AEvidence only
Trace neem. Neem is named on the pack but sits at last 2 of 21.
Easier to buy
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Calcium Carbonate — Good. Gentle mineral cleaner.
- Sorbitol — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
- Water — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
- Xylitol — Good. Xylitol: sugar alcohol that cavity bacteria can't use. Supportive evidence.
- Glycerin — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
- Silicon Dioxide — Neutral. Silica: standard polishing agent.
- Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
- Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Root Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
- Xanthan Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
- Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Mentha piperita (Peppermint) Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Mentha viridis (Spearmint) Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Potassium Sorbate — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Illicium verum (Star Anise) Fruit Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
- Eugenia caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Ascorbic Acid — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Sodium Chloride — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Nigella sativa (Black Cumin) Seed 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.
- Azadirachta indica (Neem) Bark 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.
Watch-outs
- Neem-washingNeem is the hero of the name but the last two ingredients on the label.
- Misleading claimAmazon calls it organic; no ingredient on the label is marked organic.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Score | 100 → A |
|---|
Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultanot confirmed | 4.23 oz | $15.58 sale $12.99 | $3.68/oz |
| Brand sitenot confirmed | 4.23 oz | $15.59 | $3.69/oz |
Shopper notes
- Ulta listing is marketplace-style (ships from the brand).