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Natracare was developed in 1989 by Susie Hewson, and today her products have become the natural choice for all thinking women. She created the range of 100% cotton tampons and totally chlorine-free pads and panty liners, as an alternative to the common brands generally available to women. Natracare certified organic, 100% cotton tampons and feminine wipes are never chlorine bleached and are free of synthetics and irritating, harsh chemicals. The full range of sanitary pads and panty liners are made from only natural materials, which is an important factor in why so many women choose Natracare. They wish to restrict their contact with synthetic materials, unnecessary chemicals and irritating additives and preservatives as well as avoiding the synthetic materials that continue to pollute our environment.

Why organic cotton tampons

Natracare tampons were developed as a direct response to health and environmental concerns about dioxin pollution caused by chlorine bleaching, the extensive use of pesticide spraying on conventionally grown cotton, and the use of rayon and other synthetics in tampons.

Many women are unaware that rayon and rayon-cotton blends are widely used in the manufacture of tampons. Rayon is commonly chlorine-bleached, and is a highly absorbent fibre. Dioxin, a toxic carcinogen, is a by-product of all chlorine bleaching methods and is also found throughout the environment in varying levels as a by-product of pesticide spraying and pollution from incinerators. Dioxin has been found to collect in the fatty tissues of animals, including humans and should, therefore, be a real concern for women. Published scientific reports have shown that evidence is growing that even low levels of dioxins may be linked to cancer, endometriosis, low sperm counts and immune system suppression. Considering a woman may use as many as 11,000 tampons in her lifetime, she may be subjecting herself to additional dioxin exposure.

Natracare tampons are made from only certified organic 100% cotton and are the only fully certified organic cotton tampons available in the world today. They are non-chlorine bleached and women can be reassured that they do not contain synthetic materials, such as rayon, or chemical additives such as binders or surfactants. Certified organic cotton removes the risk of direct exposure to residues from chemical pesticides and fertilisers used on traditional cotton.

Why natural pads

Women today are conscious of the need to restrict their contact with synthetic materials and unnecessary chemicals and additives. They are becoming more aware that most of the widely available sanitary pads sold today, contain a blend of chlorine-bleached pulp, polypropylene, polyacrylates and plastic.
For each monthly cycle, it makes sense to choose a pad that is made from natural materials. Many gynaecologists have advised women with sensitive skin to use natracare pads to reduce their contact with chlorine bleached materials, and also products containing synthetics, latex and super absorbents made from petrochemicals. Every year, billions of plastic laden pads are disposed of, and generally they end up in landfill sites to sit unaltered for hundreds of years.

Why natural liners

If you prefer to wear a panty liner each day or just during your period, or when travelling, it makes sense to choose a panty liner that is made only from plastic-free, non-chlorine bleached natural materials. Many gynaecologists have advised women with sensitive skin to use natracare products to reduce their contact with chlorine-bleached materials, and products containing synthetics and super absorbents made from petrochemicals. We never add fragrances to any of our liners.

Natracare chemical free panty liners are high quality products made from only pure and natural materials that are derived from plant cellulose. They are not chlorine bleached and are free of rayon, plastics and other similar synthetic materials that have a negative impact on our environment. They are comfortable and reliable and available in different styles to suit your needs. The original breathable liner is made so that the skin is kept cool and dry, an especially important consideration for women. The curved liner is more of an hourglass shape for a slimmer fit and the Tanga is great for using with a G-string and has the option of being used with or without the wings.

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