Sanitary Napkins and Tampons

a tampon or pad made from tree-pulp (rayon) and is treated with various acids to dissolve the pulp into a liquid form that can then be extruded into fiber? 

a tampon or pad that contains chlorine bleach which creates harmful dioxins? 

a tampon that contains polypropylene as an over wrap? 

a tampon that contains conventionally grown cotton - exposed to synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and defoliants? A crop that is grown on about 2.2% of the worlds currently cultivated land and used more than 10% of the worlds pesticides, including almost 25% of the insecticides about 35 different chemicals! Beware of cotton products that claim to be "green" or "natural", they are still using cotton grown with chemicals! If it is organic, it will say "Certified Organic" 

WHY CHOOSE ORGANIC? "FOR A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE PUREST PRODUCTS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!" - Notes complimentary of Organic Essentials Inc.

Why isn't Natracare Pads organic and why would I want to use them?

According to the founder in an email to me, he writes: "We do not make an all cotton pad because of a few reasons. First, cotton does not allow blood to draw through the entire length of the pad and so you can get a sticky feeling where the bloods sits and settles. Second, at the moment, there is not a supplier of organic cotton non-woven which would need to be used for the "sleeve" of the pad. There is no point for us in using an organic cotton core if the material next to the skin is not organic, or is a synthetic material like polypropylene which is derived from petroleum. Natracare pads are made from Totally Chlorine Free pulp (wood derived) used for the core and the "sleeve" of the pads. We also use a biodegradable starch-based material as a barrier for the pad. Other products are using petroleum derived plastics as a liner and "sleeve." This is why you'd want to use Natracare for your menstrual pads.  Its a better choice!

Why do I have irritation from other pads?

Some women suffer from skin allergies and irritations, which can cause discomfort in varying degrees. Symptoms such as uncomfortable soreness and/or itchiness are often heightened during menstruation due to synthetic and plastic ingredients in sanitary products.

Natracare tampons are made from organic, 100% cotton, which is GMO free and 100% non-chlorine bleached. Natracare tampons are free from rayon, binders, plastics, surfactants, resins and fragrances. Natracare's panty shields are made with a breathable liner, which is designed to allow air to circulate freely. What's more, Natracare pads do not contain polyacrylic absorbents or have plastic covers that lie next to the skin, both of which can cause irritation. Many women have found relief from irritation when changing to Natracare products.

What about Dioxin and Pesticides?

Dioxin pollution is a family of toxins which is one of the world's most serious environmental problems. Dioxin builds up cumulatively in the body over time from birth, so heightened exposure means heightened risk. The production of dioxins in the manufacture of paper pulp products such as tampons and sanitary pads, etc are not only harmful to the environment, but also unnecessarily expose women to low levels of dioxins every time they use these products.

Many people are worried about the use of pesticides in farming and choose to buy organic produce wherever possible. Non-organic cotton is sprayed with pesticides that release toxins, including dioxin, into the environment, leaving residuals in the cotton. Organic cotton avoids the practice of spraying crops with these pesticides.

So try our choices of better brands of tampons and sanitary napkins. You'll do yourself a favor and the earths as well!