Commercial feminine products like tampons and pads are made from conventional cotton and synthetic fibres that are heavily sprayed with chemical pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. In addition to this, they are bleached with chlorine to give them an extra white look. Exposing your most sensitive body part to these chemicals is a bad idea because the vaginal area is very thin, sensitive and permeable and these conventional products can increase the risk of yeast and bacterial infections.
Luckily there are plenty of companies that now offer natural and organic feminine products that are not contaminated with synthetic fibres, chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers. The Australian Organic Directory lists companies that supply natural and organic tampons, pads, liners, intimate wipes, bamboo fibre sanitary pads, menstrual cups and menstrual kits.
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Cottons
Natural cotton tampons, pads and panty liners
PO Box 2112 Janefield Drive LPO, Bundoora, VIC, 3083
Certifier: Not certified organic
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Lunette
Menstrual Cups
PO Box 764 Dapto, NSW, 2530
Certifier: Natural product
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Modibodi
Reusable period and leak proof underwear
PO Box 626 Gladesville, NSW, 1675
Certifier: Natural product
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TOM Organic
Certified Organic tampons, pads, liners, maternity pads and nursing pads
11 Princes Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182
Certifier: ACO
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EcoMoon
Online store of affordable alternative products for women
561 Main Road Stoke, Nelson, NZ
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Jolie Tampons
Tampons
PO Box 2042 Churchlands, WA, 6018
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JuJu
Menstral Cup
PO Box 6200 Swanbourne, WA, 6010
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Natracare
Sanitary Pads and liners, tampons and intimate wipes
9/40 Robert Street, Rozelle, NSW 2039
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Organic by Nature
Tampons
43 Taunton Drive, Cheltenham, VIC 3192
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Rad Pads
Menstral Kits
PO Box 113 Mt Clear, VIC, 3350
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Tsuno
bamboo fibre sanitary pads
39 Collingwood Street, Derby, VIC 3066
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Yes
Organic Personal Lubricant range
PO Box 349 Hamilton Island, QLD, 4803