Listerine
Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash
Mouthwash
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Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Certifications
Ingredients (13)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol (Ethanol) 21.6% | Avoid | High concentration disrupts oral microbiome; linked to oral cancer risk debate; dries mucosa |
| Eucalyptol | Low Risk | Essential oil antimicrobial |
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | Caution | Synthetic petroleum-derived dye; unnecessary additive, potential allergen |
| FD&C Green No. 3 | Caution | Synthetic dye; no therapeutic value, potential sensitivity |
| Menthol | Low Risk | Cooling agent |
| Methyl Salicylate | Low Risk | Essential oil |
| Poloxamer 407 | Low Risk | Surfactant |
| Sodium Fluoride 0.02% | Low Risk | Anticavity active ingredient; effective and safe at stated concentration |
| Sodium Saccharin | Caution | Artificial sweetener with controversial safety history |
| Sorbitol | Low Risk | Sugar alcohol sweetener |
| Sucralose | Caution | Artificial sweetener; some studies link to gut microbiome disruption |
| Thymol | Low Risk | Essential oil antimicrobial |
| Water | Low Risk | Base solvent |
