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Tampax Pearl tampons have five absorbencies so you can find  
the perfect match for your period flow. Tampax Pearl are available in Light,  
Regular, Super, Super Plus and Ultra tampon absorbencies.

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Did you know you need to change tampon sizes to match</br>your changing period flow?

Watch this video to learn more:

Change Sizes to Match Your Flow

## Change Sizes</br>to Match Your Flow

Switch between tampon absorbencies throughout</br>your menstrual cycle for better comfort and protection.

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__SMOOTH REMOVAL LAYER__
<br />Provides comfortable removal even on light days.

__ABSORBENT CORE__
<br />Provides protection by absorbing and storing menstrual fluid.

__LEAKGUARD BRAID™__
<br />Helps stop leaks before they happen.

__STRING__
<br />Used to remove the tampon.

Gently expands to your individual shape thanks to Tampax FormFit protection.

__APPLICATOR AND ANTI-SLIP GRIP__
<br />Helps to comfortably insert the tampon.

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__SMOOTH REMOVAL LAYER__
<br />For easy removal. 

__ABSORBENT CORE__
<br />Provides protection by absorbing and storing menstrual fluid.
<br />Gently expands to your individual shape thanks to Tampax FormFit protection.

__LEAKGUARD BRAID™ Protection__
<br />Helps stop leaks before they happen.

__STRING__
<br />Used to remove the tampon.

__APPLICATOR AND ANTI-SLIP GRIP__
<br />Designed to help prevent your fingers from slipping and get your tampon in the right place

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At Tampax, we believe you deserve the best. We relentlessly pursue the best ingredients that can be used safely and we continuously assess every finished product to ensure safety. For example, rayon is a synthetic material derived from purified wood pulp and is processed into an absorbent cellulose fiber. This material helps our tampons prevent leaks, as it absorbs fluid quickly. 

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## Nothing but the best ingredients

Our products are designed to give you the comfort and protection you want with only the ingredients you need.

Purposeful Design, intentional Ingredients

## Purposeful design, intentional ingredients

At Tampax, your safety and comfort come first. We're committed to bringing you period protection that's backed by rigorous safety and quality standards. Our tampon ingredients undergo extensive safety evaluation before we use them in our products including a thorough science-based multi-step evaluation process. 

Plus, Tampax tampons are tested by independent, reputable scientific laboratories. For example, they have been tested for up to 1,000 harmful substances, including heavy metals, by OEKO-TEX. And they have certified we meet their stringent safety criteria.

We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to bring you safe period protection with our tampons. This includes working with experts, reviewing third-party studies and regulations, and conducting our own scientific research.

We are proud of and confident in the safety of our tampons. It is our mission to empower women to live life more fully and freely with safe, reliable protection that gives her comfort and confidence at every stage of life. 

To know more about our safety process, visit [this article](/en-us/about/ingredients/ingredient-safety/).

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## Safety first

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  <table>
    <tr>
      <th>Ingredient</th>
      <th>Benefit</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Rayon</td>
      <td>Fibers that help absorb and retain fluid</td>
    </tr>
     <tr>
      <td>Cotton</td>
      <td>Fibers that help absorb and retain fluid</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Polypropylene</td>
      <td>Fibers that help channel fluid back to the core</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Polyethylene</td>
      <td>Fibers that help with smooth removal</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Polyester</td>
      <td>Thread that sews tampon together</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Glycerin</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
     <tr>
      <td>Paraffin</td>
      <td>Wax that helps keep string clean</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Ethoxylated Fatty Acid Esters</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>PEG-100 Stearate</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
  </table>

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  <table>
    <tr>
      <th>Ingredient</th>
      <th>Benefit</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Rayon</td>
      <td>Fibers that help absorb and retain fluid</td>
    </tr>
     <tr>
      <td>Cotton</td>
      <td>Fibers that help absorb and retain fluid</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Polypropylene</td>
      <td>Fibers that help channel fluid back to the core</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Polyethylene</td>
      <td>Fibers that help with smooth removal</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Polyester</td>
      <td>Thread that sews tampon together</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Glycerin</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
     <tr>
      <td>Paraffin</td>
      <td>Wax that helps keep string clean</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Ethoxylated Fatty Acid Esters</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>PEG-100 Stearate</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
    </tr>
  </table>
</div>

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## Vetted and validated by 3rd party experts

Tampons have an important job: to absorb and lock-in your period flow to help you avoid leaks, so you can focus on what matters. To help prevent leaks, Tampons are primarily made from absorbent ingredients like purified cotton, rayon fibers, or a blend of both. Since a tampon is considered a medical device, our products are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).<br/><br/>


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