Elmex
Dentifrice Sensitive Professional Dents Sensibles Blancheur, 2X75ml
Daily toothpaste to relieve tooth sensitivity and restore the natural whiteness of teeth. Formulated with Pro-Argin technology.
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: Eau, Sorbitol, Gomme de cellulose…
Toothpaste in paste form for daily oral care. This product is formulated to relieve tooth sensitivity while helping to restore the natural whiteness of teeth. It contains Pro-Argin technology for targeted action on sensitive areas.
Ingredients
Composition
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EauFragranceSorbitolSkin conditioningBicarbonate d'argentSkin conditioningLauryl sulfate de sodiumSurfactantSilicate de sodiumBufferingGomme de celluloseFragranceBicarbonate de sodiumSkin conditioningDioxyde de titaneFragranceAcésulfame de potassiumFragranceGomme xanthaneSkin conditioningMonofluorophosphate de sodiumSODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATEPyrophosphate de tétrasodiumChelatingAlcool benzyliqueFragranceSaccharine sodiqueFragranceLimonèneFragrance
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Dioxyde de titane | Autorisé sous conditions |
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Monofluorophosphate de sodium | 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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