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-Loathe plastic
-Equality for all
-Reverence for nature
-Reduce carbon footprint
We are powerless in the face of nature, yet we are powerful enough to alter human impacts on the planet, which the future generations of all species will need to live on.
Veg & Veg mild peppermint toothpaste’s volume: 100ml per single unit. This listing is for one glass jar of 100ml toothpaste.
The unit price includes £1 deposit, which is under our packaging Deposit-Return-Scheme that embodies our dedication to sustainability and eco-conscious practices.
We take back our packaging so it can be used again. This way, we cut down on waste and making sure we do our bit to keep things green and clean.
It's a straight-up approach to being eco-friendly, furthermore we champion not only eco-friendliness but also a vision of a sustainable, harmonious future.
We're actively on the lookout for more stockists, whether they are shops or individuals, to join the Deposit Return Scheme across all regions in the UK.
Veg & Veg mild peppermint toothpaste’s main ingredients:
Aqua, Calcium carbonate, Aloe vera, Sorbitol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate, Potassium citrate, Stevia extract, L-menthol, Peppermint essential oil and clove essential oil.
How is Veg & Veg mild peppermint toothpaste different from other toothpastes?
Veg & Veg mild peppermint toothpaste is a natural and vegan-friendly product.
We only select high quality plant and mineral based ingredients that are safe to human body and have the least impacts on the environment.
Veg & Veg mild peppermint toothpaste contains no artificial colouring [9] [10], artificial fragrance [11], artificial flavoring [8], glycerin [3], fluoride [1], SLS or SLES [15], in addition the entire product including its packaging is free from plastic.
We choose not to have the ingredients above in our toothpaste in order to offer customers an option to choose from, as well as making an informed decision.
Main Ingredients’ functions explained
Aloe vera
Veg & Veg mild peppermint toothpaste contains a high percentage of aloe vera. This is because aloe vera has anti-inflammatory agents [12] and powerful antioxidants [13] that ease gingivitis, gum infections, periodontitis and other irritations in the mouth. Its natural multi-antiseptic agents also help to inhibit the growth of fungi, bacteria and viruses.
Sorbitol
Naturally existing in various fruits and berries, sorbitol helps to protect teeth against decay [5].
We choose sorbitol over glycerin because glycerin leaves a coating on the teeth, which affects oral health by building-up plaque, inhibiting the remineralization of enamel, and creating conditions for accelerated tooth decay or cavitation in our mouths [3] [4].
Stevia extract
As a natural sweetener extracted from stevia leaves, stevia extract [6] [7] is used in our toothpaste instead of artificial sweeteners.
Veg & Veg mild peppermint toothpaste avoids any artificial sweeteners because of the concerns linking to cancer [8].
Clove essential oil
Veg & Veg mild peppermint toothpaste uses clove essential oil instead of fluoride in preventing tooth decay. Clove has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties, which are very effective in reducing tooth decay [2]. Health authorities continue to conclude that fluoride is unequivocally safe, despite studies have shown that fluoride exposure has a direct link with adverse effects on neurodevelopment, the pineal gland, and the hippocampus [1].
Cocamidopropyl betaine
Derived from coconut oil, cocamidopropyl betaine [14] is chosen as a foaming agent in our toothpaste. Due to its gentle and mild nature, cocamidopropyl betaine has been used in many infant and baby personal care products since its first made in the 1950s.
Though Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) are both widely used sulfate foaming agents, we decide to choose cocamidopropyl betaine because both SLS and SLES have animal cruelty, health and environmental concerns [15].
References:
[1] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41390-020-0973-8
[2] https://www.healthline.com/health/clove-essential-...
[3] https://naturemade4u.com/blog/be-aware-glycerin-in...
[4] https://www.goodgumspowder.com/blog/whats-the-prob...
[5] https://activewow.com/blogs/blog/what-is-sorbitol-...
[6] https://naturawellnessfoods.com/blogs/blog/7-amazi...
[7] https://www.zindagi.co.in/effects-of-stevia-on-ora...
[8] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35324894/
[9] https://www.healthyandnaturalworld.com/food-colori...
[10] https://www.communitynurse.org/news/health-and-fit...
[11] https://draxe.com/health/dangers-synthetic-scents/
[12] https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jds/2014/210463/
[13] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC42532...
[14] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocamidopropyl_betai...
About Veg & Veg UK
We are a small start-up cosmetic manufacturer who is committed to integrating environmental protection into all aspects of our business operations. We aim to promote eco-friendly cosmetic products as well as a sustainable shopping platform.
What is Veg & Veg UK’s product packaging Deposit-Return-Scheme?
There is a £1 deposit for product packaging included in the product unit price. Once the product is used up, the old packaging can be returned to your local stockist in exchange for £1 per unit as long as the old packaging is in a complete (full set) and reusable condition.
As soon as any customer/stockist has12 or more units of the old packaging, please let us know so that we can arrange for them to be collected free of charge. The returned old packaging can also be deemed as credit towards any new purchase.
Why do we reuse product packaging?
Statistics show that reusing packaging only releases approximately 15% of carbon emissions comparing with manufacturing new packaging.
Why do we encourage traditional face-to-face retail transaction?
Face-to-face retail transaction reduces the number of parcels delivered by the courier, so that the packing and delivery related carbon footprints can be saved.
Why do we use black and grey colours on our labels?
Black and grey inks have the least environmental impacts comparing with other colour inks according to researches.
Where are our products available?
1. https://veg-veg-uk.company.site
2. at your local stockist
3. www.facebook.com/ukvegveg
4. www.instagram.com/ukvegveg
How to use our toothpaste?
You may use a teaspoon or a small table knife to scoop up the toothpaste and apply it onto your toothbrush.
Why do we have both single products and dozen products pack available on our online shop?
Individual items are ideal for customers seeking to experience our products for the first time (this choice will be exclusively offered through your local stockist in the future). The dozen-product pack serves as a bulk purchase option, with discount on the unit price.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri
9:00 am to 17:00 pm
Saturday
closed
Sunday
closed