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Women seek out more natural feminine care products - Natracare

November 30th , 2005 If we understand the benefits of eating natural foods and using natural skin care products, why are we still using un-natural feminine care products?

Women suffering from skin allergies, irritation, soreness and itching may find their symptoms are worse during their menstrual cycle due to contact with synthetic and plastic ingredients in most sanitary products. But, many women may find relief using Natracare products because their tampons and feminine wipes are made from organic 100 percent cotton that is not chlorine bleached and are free from rayon, binders, plastics, surfactants, resins and fragrances. Natracare pads do not contain polyacrylate absorbents or plastics, which, when close to the skin, may cause irritation.

Susie Hewson, founder of Natracare and who has been an environmentalist for more than 25 years, said, "Women who want to restrict their contact with synthetic materials and unnecessary chemicals and additives, and who also care about the environment choose Natracare products because they are chlorine free, made from organic cotton and natural materials and are biodegradable.

Some of the tampons and pads sold today do not offer women a natural and chemical free choice in feminine hygiene care. Tampons are commonly made from a blend of chlorine-bleached conventional cotton and/or synthetic products, such as rayon, polypropylene and plastic, and Pads often contain a blend of chlorine bleached pulp, polypropylene, polyacrylates and plastic. Chlorine bleaching produces an unwanted byproduct called dioxin -- a substance linked to cancer, endometriosis, low sperm counts and immune system suppression. Deodorizing chemicals are sometimes added.

Hewson, explained, "Women simply want to use a product that is natural, and Natracare feminine care gives them that choice. Choosing natural means that you are avoiding potential contact with pesticides, herbicides, dioxin residuals, deodorizes, azo dyes, plastics and synthetics."

Committed to provide women with the most natural and highest quality personal care available, Hewson said, "Natracare products have been an advantage for women since they were first introduced in 1989 as the answer to the issues associated with the common brands available. Natracare certified organic cotton tampons and feminine wipes, and natural sanitary pads provide the perfect feminine hygiene solution for women who are chemically sensitive, as well as those who have health and environmental concerns, such as the use of pesticides, toxic dioxin pollution and sanitary waste disposal."

Natracare all natural sanitary pads and panty liners are made to provide comfortable, reliable protection while helping to care for the environment and women’s health. The company’s biodegradable sanitary pads offer women products that they can trust and rely upon, because they are free from harmful chemicals and synthetics.

All-natural and organic products promise their ingredients do not contain anything artificial, including chemicals, colours , harmful parabens, and detergents.

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