Calendula Toothpaste

Extracts of the blooming aerial parts of the calendula plants have a yellow-green to brown-green colour. They may contain - depending on the chosen extractant - carotenoids, flavonoids and saponins. Calendula Officinalis Extracts have smoothing properties and support the regeneration of the skin.

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

Calcium carbonate (chalk) is used as a mineral abrasive in dental care products. With Calcium Carbonate, teeth can be cleaned gently and thoroughly.

Glycerin is a natural component of fats and oils, which consist mainly of triglycerides (a combination of glycerin and three fatty acids). The glycerin that Weleda uses is obtained exclusively from plant oils. Glycerin is used as a moisturiser in cosmetic products as it is able to release the water it absorbs. Glycerin also makes oil-in-water emulsions easier to spread and has a smoothing and protecting effect on the skin.

Magnesium Aluminium Silicate is a dermatological compatible mineral bulking agent and stabilizer for emulsions, creams, toothpastes, gels or powder. It is a weathering product of various feldspars, which are considered the most important rock-forming minerals of the earth's crust.

Extracts of the blooming aerial parts of the calendula plants have a yellow-green to brown-green colour. They may contain - depending on the chosen extractant - carotenoids, flavonoids and saponins. Calendula Officinalis Extracts have smoothing properties and support the regeneration of the skin.

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.

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

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

The glycyrrhizic acid is derived from the licorice root, which is also the flavoring ingredient of licorice. The ammonium salt of the glycyrrhizic acid is used as a skin-nurturing and softening ingredient in cosmetic products.

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.