Concern over toothpaste ingredient

New health concerns about an active ingredient in a popular toothpaste have re-ignited the debate over its use in other cosmetic products.

Concern over toothpaste ingredient

Colgate Total contains triclosan which experts claim is proven to fight gingivitis, gum bleeding and inflammation.

Triclosan, first used as a hospital scrub in the 1970s, has been added to many products to reduce contamination.

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