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      <th>Ingredient</th>
      <th>Benefit</th>
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      <td>Rayon</td>
      <td>Fibers that help absorb and retain fluid</td>
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      <td>Cotton</td>
      <td>Fibers that help absorb and retain fluid</td>
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      <td>Polypropylene</td>
      <td>Fibers that help channel fluid back to the core</td>
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      <td>Polyethylene</td>
      <td>Fibers that help with smooth removal</td>
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      <td>Polyester</td>
      <td>Thread that sews tampon together</td>
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      <td>Glycerin</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
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      <td>Paraffin</td>
      <td>Wax that helps keep string clean</td>
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      <td>Ethoxylated Fatty Acid Esters</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
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      <td>PEG-100 Stearate</td>
      <td>Coating that helps fibers wick fluid</td>
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      <td>Titanium Dioxide</td>
      <td>Makes thread look whiter</td>
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How do I earn donation points?

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There are three easy ways to earn donation points with the Always You App.

1. Earn up to 20 points each time you track your period or a bladder leak event.
2. Earn up to 10 points per day for completing your Microsteps.
3. Earn up to 5 points for each piece of content you consume.

Ingredient Transparency

Tampax is the first Tampon brand to use SmartLabel ™, where you can find detailed information on our ingredients.


Leading with trust and transparency, now and into the future

## Leading with trust and transparency, now and into the future

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All people have the right to understand what goes into the products they buy, so we will continue to feature Tampax ingredients on SmartLabel.org, Tampax.com, and our packaging so that when you reach for our products, you’ll know what is in them, that they are tested, and that they can be used safely.

Behind every Tampax, there are 80+ years of experience and real people who care about making a product that’s safe and comfortable for you to put in your body.  

Your trust in our products is what keeps us innovating and continuing along our ingredient transparency journey.

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All Your Period Questions, Answered

How do I use a Period Tracker?

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Simply input the length of your average period and the length of your last period, and let the period calculator do the rest. If you have no idea how long between your periods, make a note the next time it starts and when it ends so you have it on hand for next month.

You can also use a period tracker for way more than just predicting bleed week. Since ovulation usually occurs on the 14th day of your cycle (with Day 1 of your cycle being the first day you bleed), you can also learn and track peak ovulation.

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

Purposeful Design, intentional Ingredients

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### What ingredients are in Tampax Pearl and what’s the benefit?

Our ingredients are carefully selected to give you protection and comfort you can feel good about. Learn more about why we selected them.

__Major Ingredients in Tampax Pearl:__ Our purified cotton is a plant-based ingredient purified for usage. Rayon is a material derived from purified wood pulp and is processed into an absorbent cellulose fiber. Our purification process ensures Tampax tampons are made without elemental chlorine bleaching and do not add any perfumes to the tampon. Comfort is key, so our Tampax Pearl plastic applicators are made without BPA and designed to make insertion easy and smooth. The LeakGuard Braid helps stop leaks before they happen by channeling them back to the core.

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Core Features

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Track your menstrual cycle and predict your ovulation period.

TRACK YOUR PERIOD IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS

Period Health - Everything You Need to Know About PMS

Everything You Need to Know About PMS

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While periods seem pretty straightforward they can actually get super complicated. There’s the timing, the symptoms, and the cramps to factor into it, not to mention the sudden flood of hormones. But once you know what’s behind the domino effect that leads to your period, it can be easier to predict — and therefore manage. Here, we answer the most common questions about your period.

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

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Everything You Need to Know About PMS 

<img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/xzpusfk4t9vc/2upHS7BiFossXkJ4dNxmz9/a994538ba11a60acc2681b1dd2664ec6/smartlabel.JPG" class="imageright" />With your well-being as our ultimate standard, we will continue to feature our ingredients on our packaging, on SmartLabel.org and Tampax.com so that when you reach for our products, you’ll know they are made with thoroughly evaluated ingredients. Your trust in our products is what keeps us innovating and continuing along our ingredient transparency journey.

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## Leading with trust and transparency, now and into the future 

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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.

Learn more about Tampax® ingredient safety process to give you peace of mind about your period protection.

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Find out what P&G did over the past four decades to ensure that women get safe period care products.

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<img class='imageleft' src="https://images.ctfassets.net/xzpusfk4t9vc/KZgM2HbQw39emhQOPJ5ub/653912523bc2305371dae56adcd0846e/Cotton_branch_middle_article_image_2.jpg" alt="Tampax" />At Tampax, we believe your vagina deserves the best. We relentlessly pursue the best ingredients that can be used safely from both science and nature, 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. Its unique fiber shape (trilobal rayon) is specifically designed for tampons. It absorbs fluid quickly and expands to help stop leaks. Natural cotton is an ideal absorbant fiber that provides the period protection we all need. Some tampons use a combination of natural cotton and rayon fibers that help provide the ideal absorbency level for your flow. 

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How do menstrual calculators work?

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Glad you asked. Basically, your body runs on a four-part “menstrual cycle” — and while you might assume that phrase means just the week of bleeding, in actuality, your menstrual cycle also refers to the weeks you don’t bleed.

You start with the menstrual cycle (your period, when the lining of your uterus sheds), followed by the follicular phase (when the follicles in your ovaries mature and get ready for the prime time: ovulation), then comes ovulation (when the egg is released), followed finally by the luteal phase (when the egg makes its way down your fallopian tubes and gets ready to bleed). Knowing this, you can track your period and your cycle.

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Are tampons flushable? How do you properly dispose of them? Find tips and more answers on flushing tampons.

Can You Flush Tampons?

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Toxic Shock Syndrome is a serious illness that can impact anyone. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Get tips for preventing TSS.

What Everyone Should Know About Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

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Vetted and validated by 3rd party experts

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We think our tampons are pretty amazing, and we’re not alone! Tampax is the #1 recommended tampon by U.S. Gynecologists (a.k.a. the only people who know vaginas better than we do). The cotton and rayon fibers in the tampon core are certified in accordance with the standard 100 by OEKO-TEX, which means they are tested for harmful substances, to ensure they can be used safely. OEKO-TEX is an independent certification body for textile products in the raw, semi-processed, or finished state, at all production levels. The tampon manufacturing sites are also tested. This label certifies that our products comply with the limits set for over 100 harmful substances.

Our Tampax PURE COTTON products carry the OCS 100 Standard credential and seal that validates the integrity and quality of our organic fibers. 

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Get answers to your period questions around menstrual cycle duration, symptoms, discomfort, and more.

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

__ABSORBENT CORE__
<br />Made of 100% organic cotton and 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 />High quality plastic applicator with an anti-slip grip for easy insertion

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<img class="imageright" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/xzpusfk4t9vc/3NhpvW397M0O2ME6kttCCu/2ce14b2762be917c28569a322334eea1/CC011505_Cabinet_Pearl.jpg" alt="img" /> Quality and safety is at the heart of everything we do, so all of our products are thoroughly evaluated before they get on the shelves and into your vagina. For us, safety includes everything from where our ingredients come from to how we package the product, and all the steps in between. Call us perfectionists, but ensuring safety starts with a four-step, science-based process for ingredient assessment that builds on and exceeds government requirements. We look at safe limits, smart uses, and evolving safety information to ensure our products are the highest quality. Basically, if the safety or efficacy of an ingredient is ever in question—we don’t use it. Period. 

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


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