Plant Gel Toothpaste

Hydrated Silica is used as a mineral abrasive in dental care products. Thus, the teeth will be cleansed gently and thoroughly. Furthermore, this raw material can be used as a consistency agent in gels.

Glycerin is a natural ingredient in vegetable and animal fats and oils, which mainly consists of triglycerides (compound of glycerol with three fatty acids). In cosmetic products glycerin is used as a moisturising agent due to its hygroscopic (water-attracting) properties. Besides that, it helps with the distribution of O/W emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions) and it smoothes and protects the skin.

Water is the foundation of the water phase and solvent for hydrophilic (water-loving) substances.

Hydrated Silica is used as a mineral abrasive in dental care products. Thus, the teeth will be cleansed gently and thoroughly. Furthermore, this raw material can be used as a consistency agent in gels.

Alcohol is another term for ethanol or ethyl alcohol. In manufacturing plant extracts contained in Weleda's products, mixtures of alcohol and water are used as extraction agents in some formulations. The consistency and stability of natural cosmetic products are improved by alcohol.

Cellulose powder is obtained from wood and swells in aqueous solutions. It stabilises emulsions.

The Krameria Triandra Root Extract contains many tannins that have an astringent (tanning) effect, e.g. to the oral mucosa. Therefore, the dark brown root extract is a particularly suitable ingredient for mouth and dental care products.

Essential oils are important ingredients of the dark-yellow to reddishcoloured myrrha resin. Myrrha extracts are astringent and toning. They aresuitable ingredients of dental care products, as well as for the care of tiredand pale skin.

The Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract of the flowers, stems and leaves of the chamomile plant contains essential oils, flavone derivatives and coumarin. Chamomile flower extracts have a skin-soothing effect and support the regeneration of the skin.

This natural component of the Horse Chestnut tree can be found in the bark and leaves. Esculin has skin-soothing properties and contributes to keeping the gums healthy and helpts to prevent against cavities and tooth decay.

Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight, long chain carbohydrate (polysaccharide), which is used as a natural gelling agent, emulsion stabiliser, binder and viscosity regulator.

Flavor is the collective name for raw materials that are used for the taste (aroma) of oral and dental care products. For such products, Weleda only ever uses a mixtures of natural essential oils - synthetic fragrances are not utilised.

Limonene belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Limonene is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.