Elmex
Dentifrice Sensitive Professional Dents Sensibles, 75ml
Toothpaste for sensitive teeth formulated with PRO-ARGIN technology. It helps relieve pain associated with dentin hypersensitivity.
Regulated compositionControversial ingredient
Safety
True or false, at a glance
Free from CMR-classified ingredients?
Yes
Free from endocrine disruptors?
Yes
Free from fragrance allergens (Annex III)?
No
Contains: Alcool benzylique, Limonène
Fragrance-free?
No
Contains: Arginine, Eau, Sorbitol…
Paste-form toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. It uses PRO-ARGIN technology to seal open dentin tubules, thereby acting on the cause of pain associated with dentin hypersensitivity triggered by cold or sugar.
Ingredients
Composition
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ArginineSkin conditioningCarbonate de calciumViscosity controllingMonofluorophosphate de sodiumSODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATEEauFragranceSorbitolSkin conditioningLauryl sulfate de sodiumSurfactantArômesAROMAGomme de celluloseFragranceBicarbonate de sodiumSkin conditioningPyrophosphate de tétrasodiumChelatingDioxyde de titaneFragranceAlcool benzyliqueFragranceSaccharine sodiqueFragranceGomme xanthaneSkin conditioningLimonèneFragrance
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Monofluorophosphate de sodium | Autorisé sous conditions |
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Dioxyde de titane | Autorisé sous conditions |
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Alcool benzylique | Autorisé sous conditions |
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Limonène | Autorisé sous conditions |
What the brand says
The brand’s claims
- Clinically provenStatement printed on the packaging
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The brand
Elmex
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Sources
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) — Safety & CIR conclusions
American Cleaning Institute (ACI)
Strengths and Limitations of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate as an Irritant Control in Patch Testing (Forkel et al., 2025)
Contact Dermatitis / PubMed (NCBI)
Profile of irritant patch testing with detergents: sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate and alkyl polyglucoside (Löffler, 2003)
Contact Dermatitis — Wiley Online Library
Règlement (CE) n° 1223/2009 du Parlement européen et du Conseil relatif aux produits cosmétiques
EUR-Lex — Commission européenne
Exploring EU regulations: SLS in cosmetics
CosmeticsDesign-Europe
Trust
Transparency & method
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Published on 7/17/2026Updated on 7/17/2026Sources verified on 7/17/2026
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