Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Whitening Plus Mouthwash Cool Mint 16 fl oz (473 ml)

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, or spearmint oil, is used for its natural antimicrobial properties and freshening effect. It helps reduce oral bacteria and provides a pleasant minty flavor. It is beneficial for maintaining fresh breath.

Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Oil, or wintergreen oil, is used for its natural antimicrobial properties and flavor. It helps reduce oral bacteria and provides a fresh taste. It is beneficial for maintaining oral hygiene.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, commonly known as tea tree oil, is known for its strong antimicrobial properties. It helps reduce oral bacteria and supports oral hygiene. It is beneficial for maintaining a healthy oral environment.

Zinc Citrate is used in oral care products for its ability to reduce plaque and control tartar formation. It helps inhibit the growth of bacteria responsible for bad breath. It is beneficial for maintaining oral hygiene.

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, or aloe vera, is known for its soothing properties. It helps calm irritated oral tissues and supports overall oral health. It is beneficial for maintaining a healthy oral environment.

Water is a common solvent used in many oral care products. It helps dissolve other ingredients and provides a liquid base. It does not have direct oral health benefits or risks.

Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice, derived from bamboo, is used for its potential antioxidant properties. It is not commonly associated with specific oral health benefits. Its role in oral care products is primarily supportive.

Equisetum Arvense, or horsetail extract, is known for its silica content, which may support oral health. However, its specific benefits in oral care products are not well-established. It is primarily used for its potential supportive properties.

Calcium Ascorbate is a form of vitamin C that may support gum health. It is used for its potential antioxidant properties. Its direct benefits in oral care products are not well-documented.

Phytic Acid is used as a chelating agent to bind minerals and prevent tartar formation. It is not commonly associated with specific oral health benefits. Its role in oral care products is primarily supportive.

Citric Acid is used to adjust the pH and enhance flavor in oral care products. It is not commonly associated with specific oral health benefits. Its role is primarily supportive in maintaining product stability.

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, or witch hazel, is known for its astringent properties. It may help tighten tissues and reduce inflammation, although its specific benefits in oral care products are not well-documented. It is primarily used for its potential supportive properties.

Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Powder is used as a natural sweetener in oral care products. It provides sweetness without contributing to tooth decay. It does not have significant direct oral health benefits or risks.

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