![]() ![]() The only time a person would have some concerns about pain relievers is if they come in the form of gel caps or if they are coated in shellac. The good news is that most active ingredients in pain relievers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and aspirin are derived from vegan sources. The reason manufacturers use pig/boar hair to make toothbrushes is because it is tough and doesn’t break easily. Although not common, some toothbrushes are made from pig or boar hair to this day. ![]() Most modern toothbrush bristles are made from nylon. Although most Middle Eastern people have adopted more modern synthetic toothbrushes, miswak is still used by some consumers. It is a twig-like plant with natural fibrous bristles. In the Middle East, people have been brushing their teeth with a product called Miswak for over a thousand years. VegFAQ has a list of toothpaste that are vegan. There are some companies like Shaklee that make vegan toothpaste called Organic Dentifrice. Also, there are other binders like gelatin, gum karaya, and gum tragacanth which are also sourced from animal ingredients. Wax which is used to coat dental floss is often made from either bee’s wax or animal fat. See our blog post on the topic of pork derivatives in everyday products here. In a Ted Talk, “How Pig Parts Make the World Turn”, Meindertsma discusses how pig by-products end up in toothpaste. Christien Meindertsma, author of “Pig 05049” followed a Pig named 05049 throughout its end-of-life and post-life distribution. Glycerin helps to prevent the drying of the toothpaste. Glycerin is a clear, odorless liquid at room temperature derived mostly from animal fat. ![]() But what is in the products we use for dental care and oral hygiene? Many people don’t realize that some dental brands contain animal ingredients and by-products. It is a hygienic and refreshing part of the morning routine. One of the first things most people do in the morning is washing up, brushing, and flossing. ![]()
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