Menstrual, Personal Care Products and Toxic Chemicals

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Toxic chemicals don’t belong in menstrual and personal care products. Period.

This list provides several examples of products which contain chemicals of concern discussed in our Chem Fatale report. Chemicals of concern are highlighted in pink. To learn more about why these highlighted chemicals may be harmful, click here

Note: Tampons and pads the FDA considers them to be “medical devices” and therefore not required to list ingredients.

Hall of Shame Products

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Chem Fatale report / Informe en en español

Potential Health Effects of Toxic Chemicals in Feminine Care Products

Chemicals of Concern in Feminine Care Products

This list includes chemicals of concern that are discussed in our Chem Fatale report. Download & print this list and leave it in your purse or bag to refer to when you’re shopping for feminine care products.

Many of WVE’s materials contain the word “feminine” when used to describe period and other personal care products like wipes, washes, douches and sprays — this is a term which has traditionally dominated the menstrual products industry. But we know that words matter, and by using the term “feminine” we push people out of the conversation. There are people who use these items who do not identify as women. The experiences of transgender or gender nonconforming people are valid and their needs are critical to our mission of building healthier communities. We hope you will notice that moving forward we will be more mindful in how we talk about who is impacted by these products and by our work.