Ingredient
Cotton (Non-Organic)
What is Cotton (Non-Organic)?
Cotton is a natural fiber harvested from the cotton plant. It is primarily used in textiles, but non-organic cotton can sometimes be found in certain personal care products like feminine care items.
Non-organic cotton may be used in personal care products for its absorbent properties. Concerns about non-organic cotton often relate to pesticide use during its cultivation. However, there is limited specific research on the health effects of non-organic cotton in personal care products.
When you see non-organic cotton on a label, it typically indicates the presence of cotton that has not been certified organic, which might involve higher pesticide and chemical use during farming.
Commonly found in: feminine hygiene products, textiles
What to watch
- Non-organic cotton may involve the use of pesticides which raises environmental concerns.
The FDA does not have specific restrictions or warnings for non-organic cotton in personal care products.
There is limited research on the direct impact of non-organic cotton in personal care products, with more focus on environmental concerns.
Cotton is plant-derived and generally considered vegan.
Sources: FDA Regulatory Review on Textiles
Scout's take
Conventional cotton in the absorbent core. Better than fully synthetic but pesticide concerns vs. organic options.
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