Salt Toothpaste

Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) is used as a mineral abrasive for dental care products. Thus, the teeth will be cleansed gently and thoroughly.

Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) is used as a mineral abrasive for dental care products. Thus, the teeth will be cleansed gently and thoroughly.

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

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.

Silica can absorb moisture and improves consistency in emulsions. It can be used in body care products as well as in dental care products.

Peppermint Oil is an essential oil, which is derived from the flowering peppermint herb. Along with other natural essential oils it is used for aromatisation.

The dark red blackthorn fruit contains tannins and bitter substances as well as flavonoids. Blackthorn juice has a tonifying effect and is suitable for the care of sensitive skin.

Sodium Chloride is used as an adjuvant in the production of cosmetic products, such as soap production. In emulsions, Sodium Chloride has a product-stabilizing and skin-soothing effect.

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 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.

The extract of chestnut bark is characterized by the tannins it contains and the associated tonic effect. Therefore, the extract is a suitable ingredient for toothpastes. According to the anthroposophical understanding of man and nature, the preparation of Chestnut Bark Extract has a positive supportive effect on the dental area.

When burning plant material, plant ash rich in minerals is obtained. The highly diluted extract made from it supports the matter and energy balance of the teeth.

The yellowish-white Guar Gum, which is derived from the seeds of the guar plant contains long-chain sugars. In aqueous solutions it is used as an emulsifier or as a thickening agent.

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.

The Jojoba plant is an evergreen shrub that bears olive-shaped fruits and grows wild in arid environments such as, Israel, Arizona Mexico and South America. Jojoba Seed Oil is derived from the seeds (beans) within the fruits. This oil is an oily liquid wax that is very similar to the protective layer of the human skin. At the same time, it supports the barrier function of the skin. Thereby it protects the skin against water loss without leaving it greasy. It is very skin friendly, easily absorbed and is therefore a suitable care product for all skin types, especially for dry skin. It is also very suitable as a base oil in products because it’s very stable and doesn’t oxidise (go rancid) easily.

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.

Milk sugar, used as a vehicle to make tablets and powders.

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.

Linalool 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. Linalool is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.