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FOUR ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential Oils are at the core of our formulation and are inspired by plants known for some pretty epic stuff – such as disinfecting abilities and antimicrobial qualities
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Thymol
Similar to the oil from the thyme plant.
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Eucalyptol
Extracted from Eucalyptus.
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Menthol
A minty oil, similar to extract of a mint leaf.
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Methyl Salicylate
Inspired by wintergreen.
COMMONLY USED INGREDIENTS
In addition to our four Essential Oils, LISTERINE® includes other hard-working, swishalicious ingredients.
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Water
The base of our products
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Alcohol
Helps to dissolve the oils in some of our mouthwashes
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Sorbitol
Provides hydration and sweetness to enhance the flavor -
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Sucralose
Provides sweetness to enhance the flavor
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Sodium Benzoate
Adjust the pH of the product
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Benzoic Acid
Prevents microbial growth and helps adjust pH in the product
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Sodium Saccharin
Provides sweetness to enhance the flavor
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Poloxamer 407
Helps mix the oils and water and helps remove food particles
LET’S TALK ABOUT ALCOHOL
Alcohol carefully disperses our essential oils to cut through biofilm. It also provides 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 people an alternative mouthwash experience – while providing a whole mouth cleanTM.
Mouthwash
Fights tartar buildup & kills 99.9% of germs that cause bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis/early gum disease.
FEATURED INGREDIENTS
Alcohol
Helps to dissolve the oils in our mouthwash.
Zinc Chloride
Helps prevent Tartar build-up.
Mouthwash
Helps prevent cavities, restores enamel and kills 99.9% of bad breath germs.
FEATURED INGREDIENTS
Alcohol
Helps to dissolve the oils in our mouthwash.
Sodium Fluoride
Helps prevent dental cavities.
Mouthwash
Kills 99.9% of germs that cause bad breath, plaque & gingivitis.
FEATURED INGREDIENTS
Alcohol
Helps to dissolve the oils in our mouthwash.
4 Essential Oils
Kills germs that cause plaque & gingivitis.
DID YOU KNOW?
Cool mint Mouthwash flavor oil contains 30% mint that are traceable all the way to their original farmer.
Mouthwash
Fights tartar & kills 99% of bad breath germs with a less intense taste.
FEATURED INGREDIENTS
Propylene Glycol
Helps dissolve the oils in our mouthwash.
Zinc Chloride
Helps prevent Tartar build-up.
Mouthwash
Helps prevent cavities & restores enamel with a less intense taste.
FEATURED INGREDIENTS
Propylene Glycol
Helps dissolve the oils in our mouthwash.
Sodium Fluoride
Helps prevent dental cavities.
Mouthwash Collection
Kills 99% of bad breath germs
FEATURED INGREDIENTS
Propylene Glycol
Helps dissolve the oils in our mouthwash.
Kills 99% of bad breath germs.
DID YOU KNOW?
Cool mint Mouthwash flavor oil contains 30% mint that are traceable all the way to their original farmer.
Mouthwash Collection
2x stronger teeth for better cavity protection* (*with brushing, in a lab study)
FEATURED INGREDIENTS
Sodium Fluoride
Helps prevent dental cavities.
Mouthwash
Shields & protects sensitive areas of teeth with Crystal Block technologyTM.
FEATURED INGREDIENTS
Potassium Oxalate
Treats teeth sensitivity.
INSIDE THE FORMULAS
The journey of making LISTERINE begins with…you. Because at the core of our products is a deep understanding of all our loyal “swishers” – from their quirkiest habits to their extreme flavor ideas. We also collaborate with other oral care brainiacs, voraciously consuming those dense medical journals and fielding our own clinical studies to learn even more.
Art & Science
With your needs in mind, the alpha geeks at the LISTERINE LABS get to work. “New formulations are equal parts art and science,” explains Senior Scientist Victoria Aleles, “where ingredients are the notes, that combine to build the chords and ultimately a brilliant harmony.” Music to our mouths!
The LISTERINE journey next makes a safety stop. Here the team determines how we can get our hands on the highest-quality ingredients, reviews our formulations with toxicologists and aim to exceed the standards set by an alphabet soup of government agencies. It’s all part of our commitment to your health and wellbeing.
The journey ends where it began… with you. Our goal is to give you the most effective possible product with the best possible experience. From flavor to the level of tingle, and from bottle ergonomics to the key features, the entire LISTERINE experience is meant to make your oral care as enjoyable and effective as possible.