Is Oral B Pro Expert Fresh Mint Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Oral B
Oral B Pro Expert Fresh Mint is a other from Oral B. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Aroma, Carrageenan.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium saccharin, which are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns. Carrageenan is also present, known for potential digestive issues.
Main concern
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can cause irritation in some individuals.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains stannous fluoride, which is effective for cavity prevention and dental health.
- Includes hydrated silica, which acts as a mild abrasive for cleaning teeth.
Concerns
- Sodium lauryl sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can cause irritation in some individuals.
- Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals.
- Sodium saccharin is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Presence of sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative, indicates a highly processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This other may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this other so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Glycerin safe in this other?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as base. Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture in this product, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glycerin
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Is Hydrated Silica safe in this other?
Medium
Hydrated Silica is used here as abrasive. Hydrated silica serves as a mild abrasive for cleaning teeth, but its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: abrasive
Original: Hydrated Silica
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Is Sodium Hexametaphosphate safe in this other?
Medium
Sodium Hexametaphosphate is used here as chelating_agent. Sodium hexametaphosphate is used to prevent mineral buildup on teeth, but it is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Hexametaphosphate
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Is Aqua safe in this other?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua is simply water, serving as a solvent in this formulation, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Sodium Gluconate safe in this other?
Medium
Sodium Gluconate is used here as chelating_agent. Sodium gluconate acts as a chelating agent, helping to stabilize the formula, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Sodium Gluconate
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Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate safe in this other?
Bad
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium lauryl sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can cause irritation and is often criticized for its harshness.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
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Is Aroma safe in this other?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that can refer to various artificial flavoring agents, raising concerns about transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Carrageenan safe in this other?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickener that has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carrageenan
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Is Trisodium Phosphate safe in this other?
Medium
Trisodium Phosphate is used here as buffer. Trisodium phosphate is used to adjust pH levels, but it is a synthetic ingredient with potential health concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Trisodium Phosphate
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Is Stannous Fluoride safe in this other?
Good
Stannous Fluoride is used here as active_ingredient. Stannous fluoride is effective in preventing cavities and promoting dental health, contributing positively to the formulation.
Role in formula: active_ingredient
Original: Stannous Fluoride
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Is Sodium Saccharin safe in this other?
Bad
Sodium Saccharin is used here as sweetener. Sodium saccharin is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sodium Saccharin
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Is Pvp safe in this other?
Medium
Pvp is used here as film_former. PVP is used as a film-forming agent, but it is a synthetic polymer that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: PVP
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Is Stannous Chloride safe in this other?
Medium
Stannous Chloride is used here as active_ingredient. Stannous chloride is included for its antibacterial properties, but it is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: active_ingredient
Original: Stannous Chloride
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this other?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickener that helps stabilize the product, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan Gum
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this other?
Medium
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a surfactant derived from coconut oil, but it can be processed and may cause irritation.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Is Sodium Fluoride safe in this other?
Good
Sodium Fluoride is used here as active_ingredient. Sodium fluoride is effective in preventing cavities and is a beneficial ingredient for dental health.
Role in formula: active_ingredient
Original: Sodium Fluoride
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Is Limonene safe in this other?
Medium
Limonene is used here as flavor. Limonene is a natural compound providing flavor, but it can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Limonene
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this other?
Medium
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH levels, but it is a strong base that can be harmful in high concentrations.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this other?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about its potential effects on health.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Ci 74260 safe in this other?
Bad
Ci 74260 is used here as colorant. CI 74260 is an artificial colorant that may pose health risks and raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 74260
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Is Ci 74160 safe in this other?
Bad
Ci 74160 is used here as colorant. CI 74160 is another artificial colorant that raises quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 74160
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4121715
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