There are many reasons women want the best natural period products, and we’ve compiled a list of the top ten options available online to streamline the shopping process. One of the most significant factors in women’s choice to go natural during their monthly menses is waste. Most mass manufactured products contain paper and plastic that cannot be recycled. While it’s only a few days a month for most, that waste adds up quickly. Another reason to go natural is the harsh chemicals and questionable substances used to manufacture many disposable products. In the end, the natural way is healthier for the planet and women.
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1. The Diva Cup, Model 0
Specially designed for women under 18 and new to natural period products like the Diva Cup, Model 0 is designed to last an entire school day. No changing in the girls’ restroom required. Each cup is crafted from medical grade silicone and is guaranteed to be free of latex, BPA, dyes, and other unwanted chemicals. When the day is done, simply remove, wash carefully, and store in the specially designed cotton bag. Women can save the earth and their budgets since each cup lasts for a year and can be recycled where facilities exist.
2. Organic Tampons by L.
There have been some unsettling revelations about what goes into most tampons manufactured by major brands. These unsavory and often undisclosed additives have caused allergic reactions, toxic shock syndrome, and even celiac disease flare-ups. L. promises that only clean, certified organic cotton is used to make their product, and will never include pesticides, rayon, dyes, chlorine bleach, or fragrances. Each 3-pack of 30 regular absorbency tampons comes with a reusable BPA-free applicator for ease and convenience.
3. Natural Menstrual Pads from L.
Because tampons aren’t always ideal, L. also provides women with a clean and safe pad option. Just like their tampons, these ultra-thin pads are made with only the finest organic cotton. The breathable mesh design aids in moisture wicking for a comfortable experience and L. promises that no dyes, chemicals, rayon, or chlorine bleach will ever be included. For every purchase of a 2-pack of these soft, comfortable pads, an equivalent product will be made accessible to a woman in need, because women support and nurture each other.
4. Heart Felt’s 5-Pack of Reusable Overnight Sanitary Pads
These stylish and sanitary charcoal-infused pads are easy to use and clean. It makes us all wonder where they’ve been all our lives. As overnight pads, they make a great companion to menstrual cups with their no-waste model. They are designed to absorb heavy menstrual flows for up to 10 hours without leaks or breaches. The charcoal that keeps them sanitary through many uses also maintains an odor barrier during use, so you’ll feel clean, comfortable, and secure during your monthly menses.
5. 16-Count Organic Cotton Tampons by Honest
Every pack comes with its plant-based applicator that discretely collapses for maximum discretion and minimal environmental impact. This tampon is crafted from organic cotton, specially designed to gently expand for maximal absorption and leak prevention. Honest promises that their product is made without rayon, polyester, glues, fragrances or deodorants, phthalates, chlorine or chlorine dioxide, or any other harsh chemical substances.
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6. Clary Sage Essential Oil from doTERRA
While many claims about the powers of essential oils can be overblown, what is verifiable is that scents are made of particles. In the case of certain substances, those particles are tightly packed natural chemical compounds which can and do impact the human body in a variety of ways. Clary sage is one of several herbs with properties associated with soothing and mood balancing during women’s monthly menstrual cycle. DoTERRA offers a proprietary blend of soothing, pleasing scents that can assist us all with maintaining our cool under pressure. Enjoy the bouquet of lavender, bergamot, clary sage, ylang-ylang, cedarwood, geranium, fennel, and chamomile.
7. Cora Ultrathin Organic Cotton Pads with Wings
These organic cotton menstrual pads are designed with comfort and safety in mind. The cashmere-soft surface wicks away moisture to keep you dry and at ease during the day. Moderate absorbency makes them ideal for diurnal use, and wings keep them firmly in place during activities and regular motion. They’re designed to fit all styles of underwear, from granny panties to the lacy undies you keep for special occasions. Cora promises that their products will never include harsh dies, perfumes, glues, phthalates, chlorine bleach or other irritating and toxic substances. Go natural with confidence.
8. Natural Heat Cramp Relief Patches from Essencell
These patches use natural, simple chemical reactions to create an intense heat that provides instant and prolonged relief from even the most gruesome menstrual cramps. Because the patch warms quickly, Essencell advises users to apply them over a layer of clothing to protect their skin. Once the patch cools, simply remove it and apply another at your discretion. While ingested pain relievers and diuretics can have unwanted side effects, heat has been used as a therapeutic approach for generations to relieve different types of cramps, including those of a reproductive nature.
9. Cora Organic Cotton Tampons
Cora uses only certified organic cotton in their tampons. Each box comes with the guarantee that their product is free of dyes and perfumes, glue or adhesive, phthalates and sulfates, chlorine and chlorine dioxide, rayon, polyester, or gluten. But they’ve also employed a startlingly unique design for their clean product—an octagonal, gently blooming construction prevents leaks as it expands naturally. The compact, BPA-free applicator is completely recyclable and comfortable to use, bringing the best of both eco-friendly and woman-friendly philosophies to you. For every box you purchase, Cora also makes one available to a girl in need so she can stay in school.
10. Organicup Menstrual Cup
Made of medical-grade silicone, this product bears an Allergy Certified stamp of approval. No product can be certified thus without careful scrutiny of each ingredient, which means this menstrual cup earned the 2019 Allergy Award on its own merit. No latex, dyes, fragrances, or toxic additives such as BPA may be included. It holds as much as three tampons, but won’t dry or imbalance the pH in the way that traditional menstrual products do via absorption.
For those new to the realm of reusable pads and cups, it can be a bit of a quandary as to which products are best. There are many imitations available on the market, including disposable sanitary pads and tampons that skirt the organic claim and may include some of the same chemicals you’d like to avoid. Our list includes only the very best natural period products available online so that you can shop with confidence.
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By BCR Staff
April 2019
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