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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Strong surfactant that strips skin lipids. Worsens eczema, rosacea and psoriasis barrier issues.
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Colgate
Is Colgate low tox? Our scanner flagged 5 ingredients (5 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
5 caution
5 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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CI 77891
Banned as a food additive in the EU (2022) due to nano-particle genotoxicity concerns. Inhalation classified IARC Group 2B.
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Ostensibly 'gentle' but ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004. Contains DMAPA/amidoamine impurities.
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Sodium Saccharin
Long-term safety contested; gut microbiome impact in animal studies.
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Sucralose
Studies show altered gut microbiota and increased gut permeability.
Full ingredients (from label)
WaterHydrated SilicaGlycerinSorbitolSodium Lauryl SulfateArginineFlavourZinc OxideCellulose GumCI 77891Poloxamer 407Zinc CitrateTetrasodium PyrophosphateXanthan GumBenzyl AlcoholCocamidopropyl BetaineSodium FluorideSodium SaccharinPhosphoric AcidSucralose. CONTAINS: Sodium Fluoride 0.32% w/w (equiv. 1450 ppm F). Store below 30°C. Made by Colgate-Palmolive in Thailand. Questions? Comments? (Free Call) 1800 802 307 (Australia) or 0800 441 740 (New Zealand). colgate.com.au Adult Usage AUSTRALIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION ADA SEAL OF APPROVAL New Zealand Dental Assoc. SAVE WATER based on IRI sales sub-brand data [2022]. tsuperior bacteria reduction on teethtonguecheeks and gums vs. non-antibacterial fidoride turn off the tap while brushing toothpaste with 4-weeks continuous use. Carton Tube Cap arl.org.au We've switched to a recyclable tube! Follow local council guidelines for recycling HDPE 2 plastics or recycle with TerraCycle. HDPE Learn more at colgate.com.au/goodness 8850006 344002">
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.