Colgate Total Active Prevention Toothpaste

Colgate Total Active Prevention is a premium oral hygiene product formulated to provide 24-hour antibacterial protection and address seven key oral health issues, including plaque, tartar, and enamel erosion. The brand's history dates back to 1806, when William Colgate established a soap and candle business in New York City. The first Colgate toothpaste was introduced in 1873, originally sold in glass jars before moving to the iconic collapsible tubes in 1896.

Today, the product is manufactured across a vast global network to serve international markets efficiently. Major production hubs include facilities in the United States, Mexico, Poland, China, and India. The specific country of origin often depends on the regional market where it is sold; for instance, European supply often originates from Poland, while products in the Americas may come from Tennessee or Mexico.

Colgate is owned by the Colgate-Palmolive Company, a global leader in consumer goods headquartered in New York City. The modern company was formed through the significant 1928 merger of Colgate & Company with Palmolive-Peet. As of 2026, the company remains a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange, with ownership primarily held by major institutional investors such as Vanguard and BlackRock.