5.0 /10
5.5 /10
Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste vs Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste
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What's different
- •Only Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste lists the flagged ingredients Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Flavour containing clove & mint oil.
- •Only Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste lists the flagged ingredients Preservative and Camphor.
Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste
Not ahead on any concern we check.
Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste
Fewer concerns on: Harsh Additives (SLS, Alcohol), Flavour Disclosure
Scores: Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste has the higher Decode Label score (5.5 vs 5.0). Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste is a fluoride-free option with a traditional Ayurvedic extract, but includes Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
Safety Score
Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste offers a blend of multiple herbal extracts and avoids SLS, but has less transparent generic ingredient listings.
Side by side
What each label says.
Fragrance allergens matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
What these labels can't tell us
- How much of each ingredient is in the product — labels list order, not amounts.
- How the finished product performs, or how your skin or scalp will react — an ingredient list cannot show either.
- Anything a laboratory test would find — Decode Label reads labels; it does not test products.
Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
What matters most to you?
…or what you want it to do — read from the ingredients, not scored by the engine
For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Both Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste and Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste do not list fluoride as an ingredient, making them equally suitable for those seeking fluoride-free options or for younger children where fluoride intake needs to be monitored.
Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste scores higher because it does not list Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or alcohol, whereas Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, a primary surfactant with recognized irritation potential.
Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste provides a more detailed list of its flavour components, including Clove and Mint, compared to Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste which uses the more general term 'Flavour containing clove & mint oil'.
Both products are considered even on preservative safety, with Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste listing Benzyl Alcohol and Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste listing 'Preservative' without further detail, neither indicating a significant safety concern based on the provided information.
Both Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste and Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste do not list ingredients commonly identified as endocrine-active, resulting in an even score for this concern.
Neither Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste nor Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste list ingredients that are recognized carcinogens or common contaminants, leading to an even score.
Both products receive an even score for label transparency, as Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste uses a generic 'Flavour' term and Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste lists 'Herbal Extract', 'Preservative', and 'Excipient' without specific compound names, and appears to have an incomplete ingredient list lacking a cleansing/carrier base.
Declared ingredients linked to common oral care goals
Ingredient read — not a safety scoreRead from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine, so these sit apart from the scores above and do not change the verdict. 5 means neutral — no ingredient that helps or hinders. Traditional cosmetic use, not a medical claim — and the ingredient list alone does not establish that the finished product delivers the benefit.
Cavity Protection & Fluoride
EvenNeither product lists fluoride, which is the primary active ingredient for cavity protection, thus they are neutral on this concern.
Enamel Strengthening & Remineralisation
EvenNeither product lists ingredients specifically known for enamel strengthening or remineralisation, such as fluoride or hydroxyapatite.
Teeth Whitening & Stain Removal
EvenBoth products contain abrasive ingredients like Calcium Carbonate (Dabur Babool) and Gairic powder (Dabur Red), which can help with mechanical stain removal.
Gum Health & Anti-Gingivitis
Stronger ingredient match: Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste +1.0Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste contains Babul (Acacia Arabica) extract, traditionally used for gum health. Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste contains a broader range of herbal extracts like Clove, Ginger, and Black Pepper, which are traditionally associated with supporting gum health.
Bad Breath & Antibacterial Action
Stronger ingredient match: Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste +1.0Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste includes mint oil and clove oil, known for their refreshing and traditional antibacterial properties. Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste contains Clove, Mint, and other spices like Ginger and Black Pepper, which are traditionally used for their strong aromatic and antibacterial qualities to combat bad breath.
Plaque & Tartar Control
EvenBoth products contain abrasive ingredients (Calcium Carbonate in Dabur Babool, Gairic powder in Dabur Red) that aid in the mechanical removal of plaque during brushing.
Abrasivity & Enamel Wear
EvenBoth products contain abrasive ingredients (Calcium Carbonate in Dabur Babool, Gairic powder in Dabur Red) which are effective for cleaning but should be used with proper brushing technique to minimize potential enamel wear.
Harsh Additives (SLS, Alcohol, Triclosan)
Stronger ingredient match: Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste +4.0Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste scores higher as it does not list Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or alcohol, whereas Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste
In its favour, from the label
- Contains Babul (Acacia Arabica) extract, traditionally used in oral care.
- Fluoride-free formulation.
Label findings to note
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which can be irritating for some individuals.
- Less specific 'Flavour' disclosure compared to its counterpart.
Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste
In its favour, from the label
- Free from Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, potentially gentler for sensitive mouths.
Label findings to note
- Base declared only as "Excipient/Base q.s.", not named — most of the formulation can't be assessed
- Undisclosed generic ingredient (specific compound not named)
- Ingredient list looks incomplete — no cleansing/carrier base disclosed (actives only)
- Ingredient list includes generic terms like 'Herbal Extract', 'Preservative', and 'Excipient'.
Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste vs Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste — frequently asked questions
Dabur Babool Ayurvedic Toothpaste lists Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Flavour containing clove & mint oil and Sodium Saccharin. Dabur Red Paste - India's No.1 Ayurvedic Paste lists Sodium Saccharin, Preservative and Camphor.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
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