Colgate Total Toothpaste

Colgate is a world-renowned pioneer in oral hygiene, tracing its roots back to the early 19th century in the United States. While it began as a starch, soap, and candle business, it evolved into a global leader in dental care, introducing its first toothpaste in a jar in 1873 and the iconic collapsible tube in 1896.

Today, Colgate products are manufactured in a vast network of facilities across the globe, including significant production sites in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, China, and India, reflecting its status as one of the most widely distributed consumer brands in history. The brand is the flagship of the Colgate-Palmolive Company, a multinational giant that continues to innovate in oral health, personal care, and home care sectors.

The ultimate ownership of the brand rests with the Colgate-Palmolive Company, headquartered in New York City. The company maintains a presence in over 200 countries and territories, often operating through regional subsidiaries to adapt to local market needs while maintaining a centralized global strategy for research, development, and sustainability.