'Forever chemicals' found in tampons, period underwear, and more
A new study found PFAS in period products and other personal care items, including tampons, menstrual cups, and others.
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A new study found PFAS in period products and other personal care items, including tampons, menstrual cups, and others.
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Some menstrual products -- pads, tampons, cups and underwear -- contain harmful “forever chemicals,” according to new research into the contents of these
A study has highlighted uncertainty about PFAS entering the skin from various period products.
Some menstrual products -- pads, tampons, cups and underwear -- contain harmful "forever chemicals," according to new research into the contents of these essential items.
Period product labels don’t usually list the ingredients, so consumers don’t know what’s in their product of choice. Now, researchers have analyzed over 100 period products for fluorinated compounds, an indicator of potentially harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Their results show that while PFAS are absent from many products, they might be accidentally or intentionally added to others. The researchers will present their results today at ACS Fall 2023.