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## Are Tampax Ingredients Safe?
Absolutely! Safety is at the heart of everything we do. Before we market a new product, we go beyond regulatory compliance to ensure every ingredient’s safety through a four-step, science-based process. We use the same process as regulatory agencies around the world, like US Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, the European Union, the World Health Organization, and others. 

### Step 1: Doubt – The Foundation
“Doubt is the beginning, not the end of wisdom.” We start with a healthy dose of skepticism about the safety of a new ingredient used in tampons. If we cannot establish its safety to consumers, we will not use it.

### Step 2: Define – Safe Range
We define the safe range for every ingredient we use with the same scientific process used by regulatory agencies around the world (FDA, EPA, WHO, EU, etc). We avoid unsafe ranges. If there is not enough information to establish a safe range we will be cautious and remove the ingredient from consideration, or investigate it further with additional data.

### Step 3: Determine – Safe Product Use
We evaluate all tampon ingredients in the final product to confirm their use is within the safe range for both consumers and the environment. If we cannot conclude that the final product formula is safe, we will reformulate, or decide not to market the product. Procter and Gamble has over 700 scientists and professionals who ensure our products meet all safety and regulatory requirements around the world.

### Step 4: Diligence – Monitor Use & New Information
Once the product is marketed we monitor consumer use and investigate all new scientific information. We also collaborate with external scientists and regulatory agencies on new safety methods.

## Do Tampon Ingredients Cause Toxic Shock Syndrome?
Toxic Shock Syndrome is a rare but serious illness and the most up-to-date scientific information assures us that Toxic Shock Syndrome is not affected by the ingredients in tampons – this means that tampons made with cotton, rayon, or organic cotton ingredients all have similar risks of TSS. Regardless of what the tampon ingredients are, it is really important for you to know the signs and symptoms of TSS and what you can do to reduce your risk. Learn more about [Toxic Shock Syndrome, symptoms, and how to reduce your risk](/en-us/period-health/toxic-shock-syndrome-causes-treatment/). 

## Are Scented Tampons Ingredients Safe?
Your safety is at the foundation of everything we do, so like our unscented tampons, our scented tampons can be used safely. We make sure the materials and ingredients that are used in our tampons, including the fragrance in our scented products, should not be irritating, cause itching, or cause an allergic reaction. Additionally, the fragrance used in our tampons meets the strict safety standards set by the International Fragrance Association, the world’s leading authority on fragrance safety. We recommend our unscented tampons for those who prefer fragrance-free products or who may already have allergies or sensitivity to fragrances. In case you’re wondering, it’s completely normal and healthy to have vaginal odor and a faint scent of tang or sweat is totally fine and healthy. Learn more about vaginal odor - what’s good, bad, and when you should definitely consult a doctor with this [Vaginal Odor Guide](/en-us/period-health/vaginal-odor/).

## How are Tampax Tampons Made? 
Now that you know the ingredients used in Tampax tampons, let’s explore how we make tampons. Tampax Tampons are made at our own manufacturing facilities, 1 in the US and 1 in Europe. We know exactly what ingredients go into each tampon and how they are put together every step of the way, to ensure quality. 

Watch this video to learn more about how  our tampons are made and Tampax ingredients. 


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What Everyone Should Know about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

What are tampons really made of? This is a common question about tampons and despite how much we love the internet, there are several myths out there about tampon ingredients. Thanks internet, but we got this one.

Tampax tampons have an important job -  absorb your monthly bleed to help avoid leaks, so they are primarily made from absorbent ingredients like purified cotton, rayon, or a blend of both. Since tampons are considered a medical device by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) our products and ingredients must meet strict safety standards. Our purified cotton is a plant-based ingredient treated for usage and rayon is a synthetic material derived from purified wood pulp and is processed into an absorbent cellulose fiber. Fear not, our process ensures Tampax tampons are free of elemental chlorine bleaching and perfume (on products labelled as Unscented.) Cotton and Rayon used in Tampax tampons are both proven and widely accepted as safe for use by super smart people like scientists, health authorities, and physicians - Tampax is even the #1 US Gynecologist Recommended Tampon Brand. 

So, if you’re wanting to learn even more about our tampons and their ingredients, you’ve come to the right place!

# Tampax Tampon Ingredients: What are tampons made of?

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- __How does Tampax Pocket Pearl feel different than other tampons?__  
Tampax Pocket Pearl Tampons have a special LeakGuard Braid to help stop leaks before they happen, while a Smooth Removal Layer allows for easy removal. Plus, FormFit Protection gently expands to fit your individual shape.
- __How long can I wear a tampon?__  
You can wear a tampon for up to eight hours, but never leave a tampon in for longer than that. If you usually sleep longer than 8 hours, set an alarm or just use a pad instead.
- __How do I know which absorbency to use?__  
Choosing the right tampon absorbency can make a big difference to be comfortable and avoiding leaks. Take the Tampax Quiz on Tampax's website to learn more.
- __What makes Tampax Pocket Pearl different from Tampax Pearl?__  
Both Tampax Pearl and Tampax Pocket Pearl offer outstanding protection with a LeakGuard Braid to help prevent leaks. The main difference is that Tampax Pocket Pearl is compact in size so it can fit in your pocket. When ready to use, extend the compact applicator to make it a full-size applicator.

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- Tampax Radiant tampons provide up to 100% leak and odor-free protection	
- #1 U.S. Gynecologist recommended tampon brand\* 
(\*based on 2020 survey)
- Free of dyes, perfume, latex\*, BPA, and elemental chlorine bleaching 
(\*natural rubber latex)
- LeakGuard Braid helps stop leaks before they happen	
- CleanSeal Wrapper for more\* ease, more clean, and more hygiene 
(\*vs. Tampax Pearl)
- Textured Grip designed for incredibly comfortable insertion
- Your flow is different every day. Your tampon should be, too.
- FSA and HSA Eligible


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It’s a new time for that time of the month. Get up to 100% leak and odor-free protection with Tampax Radiant tampons designed with a LeakGuard Braid to help stop leaks before they even happen. For protection you can feel good about. Free of dyes, perfume, latex*, BPA, and elemental chlorine bleaching. Thanks to their Textured Grip, they are specifically designed for incredibly comfortable tampon insertion. Plus, they come in a CleanSeal Wrapper created for more** ease, more clean, and more hygiene – to help dispose of them wherever you are. 

Don’t settle for less when you can get more. Discover outstanding protection for up to eight hours with Tampax, the #1 U.S. Gynecologist recommended tampon brand***

 \* natural rubber latex 
 \** vs. Tampax Pearl 
 \*** based on 2020 survey

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## To learn more

Pocket Pearl

Get to know our Tampax Pocket Pearl Duopack tampons. They have multiple absorbencies in one convenient package. Learn more and read reviews at Tampax.com!

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Featuring a smooth layer for easy tampon removal and amazing comfort during your period.

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## Smooth Removal Layer

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## Tampax Cardboard Applicator Tampon Ingredients
Tampax Cardboard Applicator Tampons are made with purified cotton, rayon, or a blend of both ingredients to give you up to 8 hours of protection. Free of elemental chlorine bleaching, perfume, and dyes. Tampax Cardboard Applicator tampons are clinically tested gentle on skin, so you can feel confident about using tampons.

Tampax Cardboard Applicator Tampon Ingredients

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Full-size protection that fits in your pocket. Tampax Pocket Pearl has a LeakGuard Braid™ to help stop leaks before they happen. Free of perfume and chlorine bleaching, these tampons are clinically tested gentle on skin and designed with your body in mind.

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## Amazing Protection with Tampax Radiant

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### Component and material
#### Applicator
90% Plant Based Plastic Applicator
#### Absorbent Core
100% Organic Cotton
#### Thin Fabric around Absorbent Core
100% Organic Cotton
#### String
Cotton with Polypropylene Braid
#### Thread
Polyester

- __How do I use a Tampax Radiant Tampon Applicator?__  
Tampax Radiant tampons have a textured grip applicator for easy and comfortable insertion. With the removal string hanging down, insert the outer tube into your vagina at a slight upward angle, toward the small of your back. Gently slide the applicator all the way in until your fingers touch your body. Then push the inner tube all the way into the outer tube until the ends of both tubes are even. Place the used applicator back into the wrapper and throw it away.
- __How does Tampax Radiant stop leaks?__  
Tampax Radiant has a LeakGuard Braid to help stop leaks before they happen.
- __What makes Tampax Pocket Radiant different from Tampax Radiant?__    
Tampax Pocket Radiant compact tampons offer the same protection as Tampax Radiant tampons, but are small enough to fit in your pocket. They're a full-size tampon in a smaller extendable applicator.

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Get the same incredible protection as Tampax Pearl with a compact applicator for on-the-go.

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## Compact Applicator

There’s nothing worse than feeling a little *squish* in your pants and being faced with the potential horror that you might’ve just started your period unprepared. “When should I get my period?” you wonder, followed by “Did I just start my period?” are not the best things to cross your mind on a day you’re not expecting it. Be your own period prepper with the Tampax Period Calculator to know when your flow is about to start.
For those vagina-havers with regular cycles (how’s it feel to be genetically lucky?), use our period calendar tracking tool to find out when you can roll the dice with your favorite pair of white jeans. 

__How do menstrual calculators work?__
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. Your body is still grinding and putting in work — it’s not like your reproductive system just goes all-out the one week you 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 (you guessed it) 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)](/en-us/period-health/menstrual-cycle-phases/).

Knowing this, you can track your period and your cycle. Voila!

It’s like those annoying SAT logic questions. If luteinizing is def gonna happen, then the menstrual cycle is def gonna happen next, and it’s only a matter of time before you bleed. You can also tell other ways to see where in your cycle your body is, like tracking your basal body temp (your temp when you first wake up), and checking your cervical mucus, both of which are helpful to know if you want to see if you’re ovulating, aka at your most fertile. But since seeing your period is an easier way of pinning down where you are in your cycle, tracking the days you bleed can also help you fill in the missing gaps to better picture your cycle’s timeline. 

It’s using this information that you can get a chronological, clearer picture of what to expect. 

Of course, not everyone’s cycle is totally the same. The average length that people usually go by is 28 days, but [anywhere from 21 to 35 days is normal too](/en-us/period-health/menstrual-cycle-phases/), so don’t stress if you tend to be on the earlier or later side, as long as it’s consistent for your bod. If you’re on birth control, this can also help give you a more stable idea of your cycle, as birth control regulates your period a bit better. 

But whether your period is three days, five, or seven days, whether it comes every month or more like every month-ish, you can still use a period calculator to better learn your cycle.
__How to Use a Period Tracker:__
Simply input the length of your average period and the length of your last period, and let the period calculator do the rest. 

Pop in the date your last period began, the length of time it lasted, and the average length of your cycle to get a better idea of when you can reasonably expect your next period. 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. Better late than never amirite?

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](https://www.medicinenet.com/menstruation/article.htm) (with Day 1 of your cycle being the first day you bleed), you can also learn and track peak ovulation.

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Switch between tampon absorbencies throughoutyour menstrual cycle for better comfort and protection.

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Up to 100% Leak & Odor Free Protection that fits in your pocket.

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- All day\* comfort and protection available in five absorbencies with Tampax Pearl tampons 
(\* up to eight hours)
- #1 U.S. Gynecologist recommended tampon brand\* 
(\*based on 2020 survey)
- Free of dyes, perfume, latex\*, BPA, and elemental chlorine bleaching 
(\*natural rubber latex)
- Your flow is different every day. Your tampon should be, too
- LeakGuard Braid helps stop leaks before they happen
- Anti-Slip Grip on applicator makes the tampons easy to insert
- Gently expands to your individual shape thanks to Tampax FormFit protection
- FSA and HSA Eligible


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Discover the protection that you deserve from our Tampax Pocket Pearl Regular. It gives you multiple absorbencies in one convenient package.

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Your Tampon size should be, too.

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It’s time to Tampax and live your life without limits. Get incredible all day comfort and protection for up to eight hours with Tampax Pearl tampons. Choose from five different absorbencies to match your changing flow. Got leaks? Go up an absorbency. Uncomfortable to remove? Go down an absorbency. Designed with a LeakGuard Braid to help stop leaks before they happen. Tampax Pearl Super Absorbency provides protection you can feel good about. Free of dyes, perfume, latex*, BPA, and elemental chlorine bleaching. Plus, inserting the tampon is made easy thanks to the applicator’s Anti-Slip Grip, while Tampax FormFit protection lets it gently expand to your individual shape. 

Ready to ditch the leaks? Get amazing protection with Tampax, the #1 U.S. Gynecologist recommended tampon brand**. Discover your perfect flow combo and get the protection you need.

\* natural rubber latex. 
\*\* based on 2020 survey.

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Browse our Tampax Pearl Super tampons which have a smooth plastic applicator and are designed for heavy-flow days. Learn more and read reviews at Tampax.com!

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Learn about the ingredients and materials that Tampax uses in their tampons, as well as safety info to give you peace of mind with your period protection.

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- All day\* comfort and protection with Tampax Pocket Pearl
(\*up to eight hours)
- #1 U.S. Gynecologist recommended tampon brand\*
(\*based on 2020 survey)
- Free of dyes, perfume, latex\*, BPA, and elemental chlorine bleaching
(\*natural rubber latex)
- Your flow is different every day. Your tampon should be, too
- Same incredible protection of Tampax Pearl tampons in a compact extendable applicator
- LeakGuard Braid helps stop leaks before they happen
- Gently expands to your individual shape thanks to Tampax FormFit protection
- FSA and HSA Eligible

Product benefits - Tampax Pocket Pearl Regular

## Find Your Flow Combo

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### Component and Material
#### Applicator
Plastic with pigments for color
#### Absorbent Core
Cotton and/or Rayon of varying levels optimized for performance
#### Thin Fabric around Absorbent Core
Polyethylene and Polypropylene
#### String
Cotton with Polypropylene Braid
#### Thread
Polyester
#### Fragrance (Only included on Tampax Pearl products labeled as 'scented.')
Fragrance ingredients like those found in other women's products.

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- All day\* comfort and protection available in five absorbencies with Tampax Pearl tampons 
(\* up to eight hours)
- #1 U.S. Gynecologist recommended tampon brand\*
(\*based on 2020 survey)
- Free of dyes, perfume, latex\*, BPA, and elemental chlorine bleaching
(\*natural rubber latex)
- Your flow is different every day. Your tampon should be, too
- Same incredible protection of Tampax Pearl tampons in a compact extendable applicator
- LeakGuard Braid helps stop leaks before they happen
- Gently expands to your individual shape thanks to Tampax FormFit protection
- FSA and HSA Eligible

Product benefits - Tampax Pocket Pearl Super

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- All day\* comfort and protection available in five absorbencies with Tampax Pearl tampons
\* up to eight hours
- #1 U.S. Gynecologist recommended tampon brand\*
\*based on 2020 survey
- Free of dyes, perfume, latex\*, BPA, and elemental chlorine bleaching
\*natural rubber latex
- Your flow is different every day. Your tampon should be, too
- Same incredible protection of Tampax Pearl tampons in a compact extendable applicator
- LeakGuard Braid helps stop leaks before they happen
- Gently expands to your individual shape thanks to Tampax FormFit protection
- FSA and HSA Eligible

Product benefits - Tampax Pocket Pearl Duo-pack

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Your Flow is Different Every Day. Your Tampon Should Be, Too.

When it comes to your tampon, don’t settle for basic. Tampax Radiant Tampons provide up to 100% leak and odor-free protection.

Pocket Pearl Regular/Super 34

Find your flow combo with Tampax Pearl

Shop from our Tampax Pocket Pearl Super tampon which gives you multiple absorbencies in one convenient package. Learn more and read reviews at Tampax.com