Tampax Pure and Clean

It’s about time that larger brands start taking the initiative in creating healthier, sustainable feminine products that are not only good for our body, but the environment as well. Tampax Pure & Clean tampons are made with simple materials, such as responsibly-sourced cotton that is free of chlorine bleaching, dyes and fragrances. The main ingredients included are cotton, polyester, polypropylene and fiber finishes.

If you like Tampax Pearl tampons, you’ll love these. Essentially, they redesigned them with 90% plant-based applicators, greatly reducing the amount of plastic used. It’s a definite step in the right direction, but not entirely "pure and clean." Since polypropylene is still used in both the wrapper and 10% of the applicator, they continue to add to the plastic waste problem and tend to wash up on our shores.

Each tampon is individually wrapped and are made unscented. The box I received are regular absorbency (6-9 grams), so for the first two days I found myself going through a few more tampons, considering that these are my heaviest days. It would be great if they created a variety box containing both Regular & Super (9-12 grams) tampons to adjust with the ever-changing period flow.

Overall, I am very happy with the tampons themselves since I found them to have an easy application and great comfort. I only wish that the packaging could live up to the full pure and clean potential.

Thank you Shopper Army

This post was sponsored by Shopper Army. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

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Let's talk, Period. Seventh Generation Accurate Labeling #ComeCean

Let’s talk, Period.

Growing up there was little talk or concern over my period. My mother wasn’t around much, and of course I was never comfortable speaking about it with my father. As long as I got what I needed (tampons and pads) there was nothing left to discuss. But things have changed over time, we need to be more forthright about what feminine products are made of. It’s very important for all women to know what ingredients they are putting into their body.

Seventh Generation Free & Clear Organic Cotton Tampons

An average woman in her lifetime will use 16,000 tampons. Currently there is no federal law that requires manufacturers to disclose ingredients in their tampons or pads. Protecting the right to know is important for all women in our lives. What’s the big deal? Check out what Seventh Generation has to say:

“Vaginal tissue is very sensitive, which means we should be extra careful about what’s coming into contact with it. The walls of the vagina are filled with numerous blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, which allows for direct transfer of chemicals in to the circulatory system. In fact, there is considerable interest in vaginal drug delivery systems because the vagina is such an effective site to transfer drugs directly into the blood without being metabolized first.

One study found that a vaginally applied dose of estradiol (an estrogen proxy) resulted in systemic estradiol levels in the body 10 to 80 times greater compared to the same dose given orally. So, you should really know what the heck is in the products you use around the vagina.

Right now, some companies tell you a little bit about what’s in their products. While tampon and pad manufacturers aren’t required to disclose ingredients, many do include some basic information on their packages about the ingredients — unless they use fragrance. A ‘fragrance’ in a product can be made up of 50-200 different ingredients, many for which health data simply doesn’t exist. This black box means that you could be exposing your body to fragrance ingredients without even knowing it.”

Some conscious companies are already doing what’s right for consumers by choosing to disclose which ingredients are in their products.

Seventh Generation made strides in advocating for transparency industry-wide by co-sponsoring a rally. On May 23, they joined with Women’s Voices for the Earth to tell Congress that we have the right to know what’s in the products we use so intimately. Congress can do their part by enacting a very simple, common-sense law proposed by Representative Grace Meng called the Menstrual Products Right to Know Act.

It’s past time that feminine care got the attention it deserves! #comeclean

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o.b. Original Tampon Super

Let’s have a discussion! 

Talking about tampons and periods shouldn’t be a sensitive subject since 99.9% of all females experience it in their lives. The o.b. Original Super tampons are perfect for discreetness and convenience. This tampon, although seemingly minimal, does not lack in quality. I believe all other companies are inferior, because what o.b. stands for is comfort and environmental friendliness. Ladies back in the day would have loved having these, before tampons or even pads were around. Applicators are just a waste of plastic, and I find you can easily insert without issue. That makes them great for the environment and gives me peace of mind. The size of the tampon is just right to hide in the palm of your hand and it’s super lightweight. I love keeping extras in my backpack and purse. The super has 9-12g of absorption, and I find it works best on the second to fourth day of my period. I haven’t had any issues with leaking and would recommend these to everyone. Overall, they may be inexpensive, but not lacking anything when it comes to comfort and protection. 

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Tampax Pocket Pearl Tampons

Hello Cuppies, 

I decided to jump right in on my first post here on Blogger.

So about 2 weeks ago I received a box of Tampax Pocket Pearls from Crowdtap and here I am giving you my honest opinion as I will always do. With that being said I will be 30 in almost a couple of months I have tried a lot of pads/tampons over my life. I have used regular Tampax before so I am excited to try these out.

Packaging: The packaging is very nice and designed well as you would expect from a larger company. It’s very fun, inviting and youthful design. Even though it may be a youthful design I think it appeals to women of my age or older still. I also believe it provides enough information for younger gals who may not know what they are looking for.

There are 36 individual tampons after counting so good job quality control (lol)! The box is very easy to open and I like the fact that you only need to open one flap to access the tampons. The box does somewhat close again for storage purposes.

There is also detailed instructions provided inside.

Appearance: Having used the regular Tampax before and knowing these were “pocket” sized they are still a lot smaller than I expected. I really like the colors and designs of the tampons making it easier to share with friends and family. These tampons are unscented and fragrance free.

On the wrapper there is clearly a blue arrow pointing where to grab and rip open along the perforated dots. This easily reveals the tampon and the whole wrapper still is one piece. You could always rip along top or bottom if you wanted. The plastic is that of a blue iridescence to look like a pearl sheen. I would say the grip is moderate.

Use: Since the design of the wrappers are pretty I have no issue being easily seen in my purse or bag. The noise of the wrapper is to minimal and does offer discreetness when I do grab one out of my bag. They fit easily into my hands without being too noticeable or you can slip one in your pocket while traveling to the bathroom.

The first thing you need to do is pull the inner tube out until it “clicks” into place before using. This gives it the size of a regular tampon and that is why it is compact. I found this to be a very simple process. I only found that 1 out of a handful of tampons throughout my period did in fact unclick. Once it did unclick this did become a problem especially if you remove the tampon from the applicator and it’s nearly impossible to reset. So I did have to toss one out.

I do find that these sit comfortably and I have no issues.

I like that the braided string also provides extra backup in case I have to use one for my heavy days. If I have to use on my heavy days I will frequently change them out more. I personally like using a more absorbent tampon/pad for those days and think the regulars are for average flow. Either way I still haven’t had any issues with leakage so I am happy with the pocket pearls.

Always throw away the plastic applicator and cotton tampon. I wouldn’t recommend flushing the cotton part because it can expand and absorb moisture and possibly cause blockage in your plumbing.

Price: I think the price is fairly good especially if you purchase in bulk. You can find great prices on Amazon.

Overall: I am very happy with the tampons. They work well with my body as far as application and comfort. I do think you have to find what works best for you since everyone is completely different. The only thing I would worry if more of the tampons were faulty and did not click into place, but I only tossed 1 since using these. There is a major downfall that these are not environmentally friendly with the plastic applicators and wrappers.

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This post was sponsored by Tampax as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Every review I do is based 100% off of my experience with the product and I do not guarantee a positive review.

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