What ingredients in Listerine kill bacteria?

What ingredients in Listerine kill bacteria?

LISTERINE® ANTISEPTIC CLEANS WHERE BRUSHING CAN’T With the help of our unique formulation1 that includes the 4 ESSENTIAL Oils (eucalyptol, menthol, methyl salicylate, thymol) LISTERINE® Antiseptic penetrates plaque biofilm killing germs in virtually 100% of the mouth.

What are the 4 main active ingredients in Listerine?

FOUR ESSENTIAL OILS

• Thymol. Similar to the oil from the thyme plant.
• Eucalyptol. Extracted from Eucalyptus.
• Menthol. A minty oil, similar to extract of a mint leaf.
• Methyl Salicylate. Inspired by wintergreen.

What microbes does Listerine kill?

Listerine, an antimicrobial mouth rinse, completely killed microorganisms in 10 to 30 seconds; the microbes includes methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Helicobacter pylori, Candida albicans, Streptococcus mutans, Actinomyces viscosus, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia.

What kind of alcohol is in Listerine Cool Mint?

Listerine is 26.9 percent alcohol (54-proof), which is a higher alcohol content than found in most beer, wine, and even some liquors. Most of the ethyl alcohol used in mouthwash has been specially denatured, meaning that the alcohol used has been altered by other chemicals to make the product undrinkable.

Does LISTERINE kill bacteria on the skin?

There’s evidence that some of the essential oils in Listerine can kill bacteria and other microbes. And they might also kill viruses. Some studies suggest eucalyptus oil and thymol can help heal wounds. So the mouthwash might help with certain skin conditions for these reasons.

Does Listerine actually kill germs?

LISTERINE® Antiseptic is clinically proven to kill 99.9 % of germs that cause bad breath, plaque and gingivitis.

Does Listerine kill good bacteria?

Not exactly. While mouthwash does kill bacteria, it doesn’t distinguish between harmful bacteria and the helpful flora that live in your mouth. Since antibacterial mouthwashes can wipe out all of the good bacteria, the bad bacteria come back at a different rate, making the problem of bad breath even worse.

Is Listerine ethanol based?

LISTERINE® was originally formulated using ethanol (alcohol), which allows the essential oils to mix with the water base and acts as a preservative. Today, ethanol is a component of the LISTERINE® base range and the LISTERINE® Total Care mouth rinses.

Does Listerine Cool mint Antiseptic have alcohol in it?

No alcohol. No mess. No sweat. The zero-alcohol formula cleans deep to kill millions of bad breath germs for a healthier mouth.

What are the active ingredients in Listerine mouthwash?

The active ingredients in every Listerine bottle are essential oils such as thymol, menthol, eucalyptol and methyl salicylate. The inactive ingredients include caramel, water and alcohol in addition to sodium benzoate, poloxamer 407 and benzoic acid.

Is the Listerine ready tabs gluten free?

LISTERINE ® READY! TABS ® are sugar-free, zero alcohol, gluten free, and kosher. Just chew to activate, swish to clean, swallow and go! Sugar-free, less intense Soft Mint Ready!

Can you use Listerine tabs on the go?

TABS ® are a whole new way to clean on the go! Whether you’re on the train to work or leaving your favorite coffee shop, these chewable tablets transform from solid to liquid in seconds and leave your mouth feeling as clean as brushing and rinsing at home. LISTERINE ® READY!

What is the percentage of ethanol in Listerine?

Ethanol can eliminate bacteria when included in concentrations of 40 percent or higher. In Listerine, however, it is present in concentrations of 26.9 or 21.6 percent and instead serves to dissolve the active ingredients.