How to make a natural toothpaste

Published: 6-Jul-2022

Weleda Pharmacist Evelyn Liddell explains what goes into a natural toothpaste

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.

Natural toothpastes are not as simple to make as one might imagine. In this article, Weleda Pharmacist Evelyn Liddell discusses what can go into a natural toothpaste formulations and, importantly, what needs to stay out.


How to make a natural toothpaste

The formulation of a truly natural toothpaste is trickier than it sounds. At Weleda we have been making natural dental products since the early 1920s when our original toothpaste and mouthwash were first introduced – both of which are still going strong 100 years on.

The first step is to work with dentists and pharmacists when formulating, to understand what is needed. As a result, the range contains effective plant extracts, with powerful plant actives harnessed in a natural mineral base or plant-based gel to clean teeth gently but thoroughly, prevent the build-up of plaque, keep gums healthy and breath fresh.

If ingredients can be home grown, organically, as at Weleda, that is the most sustainable – ingredients can then be picked and used at their freshest, with minimum transportation, for example calendula, which is valued for its healing properties and as an effective natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal.

Not yet a Subscriber?

This is a small extract of the full article which is available ONLY to premium content subscribers. Click below to get premium content on Cosmetics Business.

Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Sign in here.

You may also like