Better for me & the environment?

Are organic tampons better for managing my period?

No matter which of our tampons you choose (Lil-Lets Organic or our main range) you’re choosing a product that’s free from nasties and trusted by millions

You may have heard that organic tampons are more absorbent than other tampons, but this is not the case. All brands, and types, of tampon must comply with safety guidelines.

This means, for example, that any regular absorbency tampon in the UK will have the same 6 – 9 gram absorbency rating regardless of what brand it is, or what material it is made from.

Are Organic tampons better for the environment?

Organic cotton fibers are grown without the use of synthetic fertilisers or potentially toxic pesticides that could harm wildlife and rivers, as well as the health of farmers. On top of this Organic farming practices ensure Carbon Dioxide is locked into the soil, helping to mitigate climate change.

Here at Lil-Lets, we are environmentally conscious. This is why we’ve also chosen to create a Lil-Lets organic tampon range, using 100% pure organic cotton and the viscose used in our main range of tampons comes from FSC certified sustainable forests within Europe.

We’ve been asked if we can wrap our tampons in paper instead of plastic. Whilst this may sound like a good solution to reducing single-use plastic, unfortunately using paper would allow moisture to get into the tampon. Rest assured, we are working on an environmentally friendly alternative.

Are organic tampons healthier or safer?

Lil-Lets Organic cotton tampons have also been dermatologically tested to ensure they are kind to your body.

All Lil-Lets tampons, whatever they are made from, must comply with strict safety regulations. This means that whether a tampon is made from cotton or from viscose, they are equally safe. If you prefer to use 100% pure organic cotton tampons, please remember to read the safety and instruction leaflet enclosed with every pack. You may read some stories online that suggest that using organic cotton tampons lowers your risk of TSS, but this is misleading.

Many studies have shown that the risk of TSS is no different when using an organic tampon, compared to using a tampon made from viscose. In fact, menstrual TSS has also been associated with the use of menstrual cups and any internally warn contraceptive devices. Remember that TSS is very rare and serious illness that may be fatal so please visit www.tssis.com for more information.

Are Organic tampons vegan friendly?

Lil-Lets Organic cotton tampons DO NOT contain any animal products and neither the tampons, or the raw materials they are made from, are ever tested on animals, so they are cruelty free and vegan friendly.