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Is Total Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Colgate

Total is a oral care from Colgate. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Aroma, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Saccharin.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium saccharin, which are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns. However, stannous fluoride is included for its dental benefits.

Main concern

Sodium lauryl sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.

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

  • Stannous fluoride is effective for cavity prevention and strengthens enamel, contributing positively to dental health.
  • Glycerin and sorbitol are humectants that help retain moisture, enhancing the product's texture and usability.

Concerns

  • Sodium lauryl sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
  • Sodium saccharin is an artificial sweetener that may not be suitable for all consumers, indicating a processed composition.

Who should avoid this product?

This oral care 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 oral care so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4284050

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox scores this oral care product 60 / 100. Check the Ingredients section above. Oral care topic has more options. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium saccharin, which are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns. However, stannous fluoride is included for its dental benefits. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Colgate — Total has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Colgate — Total has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among oral care products. See the full breakdown above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
This product is flagged for: Sodium lauryl sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.; Sodium saccharin is an artificial sweetener that may not be suitable for all consumers, indicating a processed composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Stannous fluoride is effective for cavity prevention and strengthens enamel, contributing positively to dental health.; Glycerin and sorbitol are humectants that help retain moisture, enhancing the product's texture and usability.. See the Pros section above.
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