Description
Weleda Toothpaste Calendula Fennel Flavour is an oral protection toothpaste built around calendula and gentle mineral abrasives, flavoured with fennel oil rather than peppermint. It comes in a 75ml tube.
Developed with dentists
Weleda describes its oral care range as developed with dentists, formulated with pure plant extracts and mineral substances to care for teeth and gums effectively and gently. This particular toothpaste uses gentle mineral abrasive particles alongside calendula, a soothing herb Weleda includes specifically to help keep gums and oral cavities in good condition.
The claims, as Weleda states them
- Cleanses thoroughly and gently
- Supports gum health
- Reduces plaque
The label describes the formula as having no water-soluble fluoride, and regular brushing is said to help avoid the build-up of plaque.
Why fennel instead of peppermint
Weleda positions the fennel flavour as a fresh-tasting alternative to peppermint oil, and specifically notes it as a good choice if you're taking homeopathic medicines, since strong mint flavours are traditionally thought by some to interfere with homeopathic remedies. If that applies to you, or you simply prefer a milder, aniseed-like flavour over mint, this is the toothpaste in Weleda's range built around that.
What's in the tube
The formula includes calcium carbonate as the mineral abrasive base, calendula officinalis extract, myrrh resin extract, and ammonium glycyrrhizate, a natural licorice-derived ingredient, alongside natural fennel flavouring.
How to use it
Brush as normal, twice daily, in place of your usual toothpaste. If you'd rather try a mint flavour, the Weleda Toothpaste Plant Gel Spearmint Flavour and Weleda Toothpaste Salt Salty Peppermint Flavour are both worth comparing within the same oral care range.
Good to know
- 75ml tube
- No water-soluble fluoride
- With calendula, myrrh and calcium carbonate
- Fennel flavour, a mild alternative to peppermint
- Developed with dentists
- Made in Germany
If you take homeopathic remedies and are choosing a toothpaste for that reason, it's worth confirming the details with your practitioner alongside checking the product label.
