100% organic cotton, this non-applicator tampon expands widthways to gently absorb menstrual flow. No rayon, plastics or dyes. Totally Chlorine Free (TCF), biodegradable and compostable.
Choose from Regular, Super, or Super Plus. With or without applicator.
From Natracare:
Most brands of
tampons are made from a mix of rayon and non-organic cotton, and are commonly
chlorine-bleached. Some tampons may even be wrapped in a plastic outer, or be
dyed a different colour. Rayon is a highly absorbent fibre which rapidly
absorbs menstrual blood but at the same time can also dry out the natural
protective mucous lining of the vagina.
We believe that
women should not be exposed to pesticide residues, phthalates, azo-dyes and
dioxins, especially in such a sensitive and absorptive part of the body. By
using only 100% organic cotton and nothing else, you know exactly what you are
putting into your body.
Tampons with applicator
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Only 100% organic cotton, and nothing else
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Totally chlorine free
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No rayon, plastics or dyes
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Biodegradable & compostable
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Smooth, easy glide cardboard applicator
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Expands lengthways
The Natracare
smooth, easy glide cardboard applicator helps with the insertion of the tampon.
The material used to make this biodegradable applicator tube is totally
chlorine-free. The organic cotton wadding of the Natracare applicator tampon is
designed to expand lengthways, elongating as the menstrual flow is gently
absorbed. The organic cotton withdrawal cord allows you to easily remove the
tampon after use.
The applicator
tubes of many brands are often made from plastic. One of the chemical groups
found in plastic are phthalates, which can be absorbed through the skin.
Disposal of these plastic products contributes to global marine pollution.
Tampons without applicator
Only 100% organic cotton, and nothing else
- Totally chlorine free
- No rayon, plastics or dyes
- Biodegradable & compostable
- Expands widthways
The Natracare
tampon without applicator is made from a rolled wadding of 100% organic cotton.
As the cotton gently absorbs the menstrual flow, the tampon expands widthways.
Unlike the applicator style, this tampon is inserted using your longest finger
which tucks into the flared end of the tampon to enable the tampon to be pushed
into place. Deciding between an applicator and non-applicator tampon is
generally a matter of personal preference.
About 20% of women
naturally have a retroverted uterus (the uterus tilts backwards towards the
spine instead of forwards) and using an inflexible applicator can cause pain
during insertion. The Natracare non-applicator tampon, gently eased into the
correct position using the longer index finger, makes inserting the tampon more
comfortable. The organic cotton withdrawal cord allows you to easily remove the
tampon after use.
What about Toxic
Shock Syndrome?
Independent
research, conducted at New York University Medical School, suggests that the
use of 100% cotton tampons may reduce the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome compared
with tampons that contain rayon. Natracare 100% cotton tampons were included in
this research, and in the tests they did not produce the bacteria which leads
to Toxic Shock Syndrome. All brands containing rayon did produce the bacteria.