Colgate Total Toothpaste

Colgate is one of the world's most iconic oral care brands, with a history that stretches back to the early 19th century. Originally founded in New York City, it transformed from a soap and candle business into a pioneer of dental hygiene, famously selling its first toothpaste in glass jars before introducing the collapsible tubes that became the industry standard.

Today, Colgate's manufacturing footprint is truly global to meet the demands of nearly every market on earth. The company operates significant production facilities in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, China, Poland, and India, among others. While the specific origin of a tube depends on the regional market it was purchased in, the brand maintains a unified global standard for its clinical formulations.

The brand is owned by the Colgate-Palmolive Company, a multinational consumer products giant headquartered in New York. Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, the company has consolidated its position through continuous innovation in plaque prevention and whitening technology. It remains the flagship brand for its parent company, representing a dominant share of the worldwide oral care market.