What's the Difference Between Regular and Organic Tampons?
As more and more "green" products become widely available, consumers have a much easier time finding environmentally friendly products, and organic tampons are part of that trend. Marketed as better for the environment and better for women's bodies, these tampons are causing some women to question what the differences are.
The major difference between organic tampons and traditional tampons is that organic ones are made of 100 percent cotton. While regular tampons--such as those from Playtex, Tampax and Kotex--are made of cotton, this cotton has been treated.
The materials tampons are treated with are what organic fans are concerned about. For instance, most commercial tampons are bleached so that they have a clean, white appearance. (Natural cotton isn't glistening white.) This bleach has been linked to dioxin, which has been associated with a range of health problems such as endometriosis. In addition, the rayon used in some tampons (for smoother application) has also been linked to greater dioxin exposure.
Are Organic Tampons Safer?
Organic tampons do not have dioxins, nor have they been sprayed with any pesticides like other 100 percent cotton non-organic tampons may have. As a result, organic tampons may be safer. However, the FDA noted in 1995 that the levels of dioxin exposure that traditional tampon wearers experience is not enough to present a serious risk. At this point, the choice between traditional tampons and organic tampons is simply a matter of preference and lifestyle.
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