Listerine

Listerine is the world's best-selling mouthwash brand, with a remarkable history dating back to 1879 when it was developed by Dr. Joseph Lawrence and named after Sir Joseph Lister, the pioneer of antiseptic surgery. Originally formulated as a surgical antiseptic and later sold as a floor cleaner and cure for gonorrhea, Listerine was marketed as a mouthwash beginning in the 1920s and famously popularized the term 'halitosis' (bad breath) to create consumer demand. Now owned by Kenvue, the cons...

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