Tampax Pearl Tampons Regular

Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber derived from chemically processed wood pulp. Its manufacturing can produce trace levels of dioxins and furans. The cotton is not organically grown, meaning potential exposure to pesticide residues including glyphosate, which has been detected in conventional cotton tampons in peer-reviewed studies.

Synthetic plastic fibers woven into the tampon body for fluid channeling and smooth removal. These are in prolonged contact with vaginal mucosa for 4-8 hours per use. Organic cotton tampons achieve the same function without synthetic fibers.

Classified as a suspected carcinogen (EU Category 2). Used as a cosmetic whitener — purely aesthetic, providing zero functional benefit in a tampon. Unnecessary additive in a product with prolonged internal contact.

Two ethoxylated ingredients that carry contamination risk from 1,4-dioxane, a probable human carcinogen and byproduct of the ethoxylation manufacturing process. Present in a product with prolonged vaginal mucosal contact where absorption rates are significantly higher than skin.

Petroleum-derived paraffin wax and glycerin used as processing aids. Lower-priority concerns compared to the ethoxylated ingredients and TiO2, but petroleum derivatives where natural alternatives exist.