When you think of tampons or pads, safety probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. After all, these are products we’ve been using for years — marketed as clean, reliable, and trusted. But recent studies are raising serious questions about what's really in the period products many of us grew up using.
A Wake-Up Call from Recent Research
A 2025 investigation by UK health advocacy groups uncovered something deeply unsettling: traces of glyphosate, a pesticide linked to cancer, were found in tampons sold in British shops. One sample contained levels 40 times higher than the legal limit for drinking water. Let that sink in.
And while the study didn’t name specific brands, it tested products commonly sold in major UK retailers. That means these aren’t obscure or niche products — they’re the household names lining pharmacy and supermarket shelves.
Global Brands, Global Exposure
Many popular tampon brands share the same global supply chains. That means what’s sold in London is likely similar to what’s sold in Sydney, New York, or anywhere else. Unless you’re actively choosing safe, transparent alternatives, you could be unknowingly exposed to toxic chemicals — month after month.
What Could Be Hiding in Your Tampons?
Here are just a few of the concerning substances that may be found in conventional period products:
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Fragrance – A vague term that can hide dozens of synthetic chemicals, many of which are allergens or hormone disruptors.
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Chlorine bleach – Used to whiten products, this process can leave behind dioxins, which are linked to reproductive and immune harm.
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Pesticide residues – Cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops, and unless it’s organic, residues can remain in the final product.
What’s more troubling? Brands aren't required to list all ingredients on packaging — so you often have no idea what you're using.
What You Can Do
It’s not about fear — it’s about informed choices. Here’s how you can protect your body:
✔️ Look for transparency
Choose brands that clearly list ingredients and materials
✔️ Avoid fragrance and chlorine bleach
These are unnecessary and potentially harmful.
✔️Go organic or reusable
Organic tampons and washable alternatives like cloth pads or menstrual cups are better for your body and the planet.
✔️Demand better
Your health is non-negotiable. Supporting safer brands puts pressure on the industry to clean up its act.
At Annahitah, Safety Isn’t Optional
We created Annahitah because we believe period care should be clean, conscious, and completely safe. Our products are free from synthetic fragrance, toxins, and anything that doesn’t belong in or on your body.
It’s time to make the switch — not just for comfort, but for your long-term health.
Explore our collection of safe, sustainable period care. Because your body deserves better. 🔗https://annahitah.com/
