| Reading nutrition labels on the foods you eat is becoming more common, but have you ever thought to read the labels on menstrual cycle products? If you don’t, now is the time to do so. And if you don’t use them, tell the women and girls in your life. What is Titanium Dioxide? Some menstrual products contain several materials, including cotton and adhesive for securing pads into undergarments. Many of these materials are safe but one in particular should be avoided. Titanium dioxide, found in many pads, is a fine white powder that was first produced for use as a white pigment in 1923. It is naturally opaque, which gives menstrual pads their bright white color. However, studies show that titanium dioxide may be a cancer-causing carcinogen in humans. |
