Recently, a topic about "toothpaste ** soaring" has sparked heated discussions on the Internet. Toothpaste, a necessity in everyday life, no longer seems to be what we are familiar with. From ordinary toothpaste for a few dollars to high-end products that are now hundreds of dollars, people can't help but sigh: In this era, what else is not going to increase in price?
I've experienced it myself. Not long ago, in the supermarket, I picked up a 190g tube of Holcord Super White Toothpaste with a price tag of 17$8. Other brands on the shelves, such as Colgate, Comfort, Yunnan Baiyao, etc., are also in this range. Those toothpastes that claim to contain special ingredients such as amino acids and star white are more than 30 yuan.
However, this is still considered "civilian consumption". A few days ago, in the boutique supermarket, I was even more surprised to find that the unit price of some imported brands such as France's "Laibang" and Italy's "Mars" has exceeded the 100 yuan mark.
For those of us who are burdened with mortgages and life pressure, we may have Xi "milk tea is not free" and "hot pot is not free", but I really didn't expect that now even toothpaste can't afford to consume.
However, what surprised me even more was not only the toothpaste**, but also their variety in packaging and efficacy. What amino acid toothpaste, probiotic toothpaste, polishing stain removal toothpaste, children's toothpaste, nano antibacterial toothpaste, ......It's just dazzling.
I think there are probably a lot of people who, like me, are skeptical about the efficacy of these "high-tech" toothpastes. After all, we all know that amino acids are mainly used for protein absorption and the synthesis of immune protein globules, so what role can adding amino acids to toothpaste do?Restoration of teeth?Or is it just a marketing ploy?
In fact, the toothpaste market is becoming increasingly competitive, and major brands are looking for new selling points. In this process, there will inevitably be a lot of exaggerated propaganda and excessive packaging. On the one hand, this has really driven innovation and diversification of toothpaste products;But on the other hand, it also undoubtedly increases the difficulty and economic burden of consumers' choice.
So, when we are faced with a variety of toothpastes on the shelves, how to choose?I'm afraid this is a question that everyone needs to think about. But in any case, I just hope that we can buy a product that is truly worth the money and suitable for us, and not be fooled by those flashy propaganda and packaging. After all, the essence of toothpaste is still to clean and beautify, isn't it?