amber
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Strong surfactant that strips skin lipids. Worsens eczema, rosacea and psoriasis barrier issues.
Low Tox Gear · Scanner
Colgate Total Toothpaste Sensitivity Gum Health Double Mint 115g
Is Colgate Total Toothpaste Sensitivity Gum Health Double Mint 115g low tox? Our scanner flagged 6 ingredients (6 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
6 caution
6 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Ostensibly 'gentle' but ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004. Contains DMAPA/amidoamine impurities.
amber
Saccharin Sodium
Long-term safety contested; gut microbiome impact in animal studies.
amber
Sucralose
Studies show altered gut microbiota and increased gut permeability.
amber
Brilliant Blue Fcf
Coal-tar derived dye; absorbed through compromised gut barrier.
amber
Titanium Dioxide
Banned as a food additive in the EU (2022) due to nano-particle genotoxicity concerns. Inhalation classified IARC Group 2B.
Full ingredients (from label)
GlycerolSilicon Dioxide (active & inactive)Purified WaterSodium Lauryl SulfateArginineFlavourZinc OxideCellulose GumPoloxamerTetrasodium PyrophosphateZinc Citrate TrihydrateBenzyl AlcoholCocamidopropyl BetaineSodium FluorideXanthan GumSaccharin SodiumPhosphoric AcidSucraloseBrilliant Blue FCFIron Oxide YellowTitanium Dioxide. Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 10mg/gZinc Citrate Trihydrate 5mg/gSodium Fluoride 3.2mg/gSilicon Dioxide (active) 50mg/g.
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.