Our take
Why It’s on Our Radar
The current Colgate Total no longer contains triclosan (reformulated 2019). We flag the historical triclosan formula for the endocrine and antibiotic-resistance concerns that drove the change.
What's inside
Ingredients & Safety
The original formula paired fluoride with triclosan (removed 2019), plus sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, and synthetic blue dye.
Ingredient list reviewed
- Sodium Fluoride
- Triclosan Caution
- Water also listed as Aqua, Purified Water
- Sorbitol
- Hydrated Silica
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate also listed as SLS Caution
- Flavor
- Sodium Saccharin
- Titanium Dioxide also listed as Non-Nano Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891
- FD&C Blue 1 also listed as Blue 1, CI 42090 Watch
Formula scope: the disclosed ingredient list captured for this review. Formulas can differ by product, scent, country, and date; compare the current package with this list before deciding.
Want a cleaner option? Wellnesse in Oral Care currently meets our top criteria. Review its formula scope and cited records before deciding.
Who owns it
Ownership & Independence
Colgate Total is a Colgate-Palmolive product.
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Control
- Owned by Colgate-Palmolive
Products covered
Key Products
We don't link to buy products we flag. Read why above, or see Wellnesse, which meets our top criteria.
- Colgate Total (original, triclosan)