Why You Should Start Using Cotton Tampons

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Why You Should Start Using Cotton Tampons
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• Studies have shown that pesticide residue, traces
  of dioxin and synthetic ingredients in tampons
  can cause health issues to women who use them.
• Today, organic cotton tampons have become popular
  because they are hygienic and dont have the side
  effects.

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What Does A Tradition Tampon Contain?
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• Most tampons contain cotton and may include
  viscose rayon, and synthetic fiber to improve the
  absorbency of the tampon.

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• The cotton used in traditional tampons is not
  organic therefore, contain high amounts of
  insecticides and pesticides used while growing.

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• Tampons may contain traces of harsh chemicals
  used while growing the cotton crop. The
  conventional tampon is usually bleached for the
  uniformity of the fiber and to also improve
  absorbency.

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• While chlorine is no longer being used to bleach
  tampons, an alternative of chlorine called
  chlorine dioxide, is widely used.

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• The chlorine bleaching process produces a group
  of toxic compounds called dioxins. These
  compounds have been found in traditional tampons.
  

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• Dioxins accumulate in womens bodies and continue
  to build up over time. These compounds have shown
  to cause cancerous cells and other health
  problems.

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• Viscose rayon is one among several absorbent
  materials that were introduced in the 1970S.
  More cases of (TSS) Toxic Shock Syndrome were
  linked to the synthetic ingredients.

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• Scientists have shown that synthetic fibers could
  result to an increase in toxins that cause Toxic
  Shock Syndrome.

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• The use of harmful synthetic ingredients in
  tampons has been discontinued however, viscose
  rayon is still being used today.

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• Making rayon fibers, which basically include the
  use of wood pulp, may also produce dioxins. Rayon
  fibers may also contain traces of dioxins.

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Organic Alternative

• Many companies producing tampons today have
  listened to the cry of their consumers to
  increase the safety of tampons.
• Tampons products made from 100 organic cotton
  tampons and bleached using bleaches that are
  chlorine free are a healthier choice for womens
  bodies and environment.
• Tampons are used on the most tissues of the body.
  By using all natural organic tampons, you can be
  certain that the body will not absorb the
  chemicals found in traditional tampons.

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Where to Buy

• There are many places you can buy organic cotton
  tampons, including several retain sources.

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• If your local drug or grocery stores carry only
  conventional tampons, you may want to speak to
  the manager about it.

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• You may also want shop online for cotton tampons.
  You may want to shop around for the best tampons
  online.

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• When looking for an organic tampon store, you may
  want to start by asking your friends and family.
  If they know of any good store, they wont
  hesitate to recommend it.

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• You may also want to do a search online and
  compared the prices. If you are buying from an
  online store, then make sure that it is a
  reliable store. It is also important that you
  check online reviews.

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• Traditional tampons contain harsh chemicals that
  may cause cancerous cells and other health
  conditions. The good news is today there are all
  natural cotton tampons.

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