Meet Our Ingredients:
Science backed and inspired by nature
LISTERINE® has more than 135 years of clinical studies and scientific support. With Essential Oils at the core of our formulations, we count on the power of naturally sourced Eucalyptol and ingredients that are inspired by nature and backed by science to create the products you know and love.
WE HAVE HIGH SAFETY AND EFFICACY STANDARDS
We have high safety and efficacy standards for LISTERINE®. Of all the available ingredients, we only use less than 1% in our LISTERINE® products.
Every delivery from our suppliers is inspected to confirm ingredients meet our high standards for purity.
LISTERINE® labels state “Keep out of reach of children.” Additionally, LISTERINE® bottles feature child-resistant caps.
LISTERINE® products come with a seal to ensure that no one has tampered with the product before you purchase it.
OUR FOUR ESSENTIAL OILS
Our formula is inspired by plants known for their disinfecting abilities and antimicrobial qualities.
01. Eucalyptol
Extracted from a Eucalyptus plant
02. Menthol
A minty oil similar to extract of a mint leaf
03. Methyl salicylate
Inspired by winter green
04. Thymol
Inspired by the oil of a Thyme plant
LET’S TALK ABOUT ALCOHOL
Alcohol carefully disperses our essential oils to cut through biofilm. It also lets you Feel the Whoa! - our famously intense, signature sensation.
But we totally get that alcohol may not be everyone’s cup of tea. So, we also created alcohol-free products that are made using essential oils dispersed in a different way, these products offer an alternative mouthwash experience – while also providing a whole mouth clean.
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH LISTERINE®
Learn more about the journey of making LISTERINE® with our Principal Scientist Victoria Aleles. A story that combines arts with science and begins (and ends) with you!