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RESPONSIBLE PERIOD CARE: THE LOWDOWN
By Symone Keisha, 10 August 2021
We all have our fave period care items and routines when our time of the month rolls around, but it isn’t too late to make a change that will spark a huge difference for you *and* the environment. ICYDK some of our go-to products aren’t as kind to us as they could be, so take a scroll through the six alternatives that will make your period just a little nicer. We love it when mother nature looks out for mother earth.
Oh So Organic
TOTM Organic Cotton Applicator Tampons Regular - 16 Pack, £3.50
DYK, conventional tampons are often made with cotton that's been bleached and doused in pesticides? This isn't good for us or the environment (especially once they make their way to landfills and the sea!). Enter: TOTM. Their organic cotton tampons are made without rayon, fragrance, bleach or dyes. Instead, their super-absorbent alternative is less harmful to us and the planet, and the packaging is made from recycled paper, too. Double win!
Power to the pad
If you’re someone who prefers sanitary towels over tampons, we’ve got your back. &SISTERS’ use organic cotton, so you can rest easy knowing that no nasties are creeping into your period products. Plus, &SISTERS pads are 100% plastic-free, meaning they won’t end up landfill. Better yet, the pads are completely biodegradable and compostable 🍃✨
Repeat performance
DAME Reusable Tampon Applicator, £18
If you love the idea of less-wasteful tampons but prefer using an applicator, this reusable tool from DAME is a must-have! You too can get in on comfort *and* sustainability when switching out your tampons. This is one small swap with big results.
MVP vibes
If you're not yet familiar with menstrual cups, they're a far more sustainable alternative to disposable period prods like tampons and pads (and they save you money, too!) Made from soft, medical-grade silicone, this Mooncup gives you up to 8 hours of protection, holds three times more than a tampon and is designed to last for years.
The period panties
No-fuss reusable options right up your street? Then you’ll love Thinx’s period-proof panties. Made from (you guessed it) organic cotton, using no pesticides and less water that your average cotton pair, the Thinx thong holds one regular tampon’s worth of liquid and wicks away moisture, neutralises odour and prevents leaks. Yes, please!
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On the run
If you want to take protection a step further when exercising, adidas has thought of everything. Made from a stretchy material that allows for any uncomfortable bloating, these leggings have been designed to wear with tampons, pads or any other period care as another layer of added confidence. Their period-proof leggings have a built-in lining and membrane to stop any spills, and the super-absorbent layers offer discreet protection. Leaks, come at us!
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