Himalaya Kids Orange Toothpaste

Important note on kid-friendly toothpaste

When I’m choosing toothpaste for kids, I look for formulas that are gentle enough for daily brushing and clearly labeled so it’s easy to understand what’s being used regularly. Toothpaste is a routine product, so I focus on options that balance effective cleaning with ingredients families can feel comfortable choosing for themselves.

What I avoid in toothpaste

In toothpaste, especially for kids, I personally avoid harsh foaming agents like SLS and similar detergent-style surfactants, ethoxylated ingredients (PEGs and “-eth” ingredients), parabens, artificial dyes or colorants, propylene glycol, and strong antibacterial additives such as triclosan that aren’t necessary for everyday brushing. I also pay attention to whitening-style additives some families prefer to skip for children, such as titanium dioxide, particularly in nano form, and I look for clear labeling when toothpaste is used in the mouth every day.

Product description

Himalaya Kids Orange Toothpaste is a mineral- and plant-based toothpaste designed for daily brushing. The formula uses calcium carbonate and hydrated silica as gentle abrasives, along with xylitol and glycerin to support a smooth brushing experience. It also includes a blend of botanical extracts commonly used in traditional oral care routines, such as neem, pomegranate, amla, and other plant extracts.

This can be a good option for families looking for a toothpaste that combines mineral-based cleaning with a botanical-forward ingredient profile.

Ingredients

Water (aqua), xylitol, calcium carbonate, hydrated silica, glycerin (from vegetable oils), lauryl glucoside (from coconut oil), xanthan gum, flavor (from essential oils and botanicals), stevia rebaudiana (stevia) extract, sodium bicarbonate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, disodium cocoyl glutamate (from amino acids and vegetable oil), sodium chloride, zinc citrate, Acacia catechu (cutch tree) wood extract*, Punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit extract*, Melia azadirachta (neem) leaf extract*, Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) seed oil*, Terminalia arjuna bark extract*, Phyllanthus emblica (amla) fruit extract*, Terminalia chebula fruit extract*, Terminalia bellerica fruit extract*.

What I like

I like that it uses mineral-based abrasives, gentle plant-derived cleansers, and a botanical ingredient profile without relying on harsh detergents.

Things to keep in mind

This formula includes a wide range of botanical extracts and essential-oil-derived flavor components, which are commonly used in oral care but can feel different for some kids. If a child is sensitive to certain botanicals, paying attention to how their mouth and gums respond during the first week can be helpful.