Safer Feminine Care

Because the FDA classifies menstrual products as medical devices, companies are not legally required to disclose ingredients. There are a few states that have enacted menstrual product disclosure laws, but these are far and few between (NY, NJ, WV, and MA are the ones I know of).

Many of the unregulated toxic chemicals in menstrual products are carcinogens, allergens, and endocrine disruptors that may lead to an increase of breast cancer, reproductive issues, allergic reactions, hormone issues, etc. 

How to Reduce Your Exposure to Feminine Product Toxins

• Switch to a safer brand 
  

• Read labels for toxic ingredients 
  

• Shop brands that disclose all ingredients
  

• Choose unscented products
  

• Choose chlorine-free bleached tampons/pads
  

• Or unbleached cotton tampons/pads

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Feminine Care Ingredients to Avoid

• Benzethonium Chloride

• Benzocaine

• Butylparaben

• D&C Red 33

• Diazolidinyl urea

• Dioxins and Furans

• DMDM Hydantoin

• Ethylparaben

• Ext. Violet 2

• FD&C Yellow No. 5

• Fragrance

• Methylchloroisothiazolinone

• Methylisothiazolinone

• Methylparaben

• Octoxynol 9

• Pesticide residues

• Polyoxymethylene Urea

• Propylparaben

• Quaternium-15

• 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1

• 3-Diol

Source: womensvoices.org/menstrual-care-products/chemicals-of-concern-in-feminine-care-products/