THIS MONTH'S FOCUS
What's Really Inside
your sanitary pad?
We think about what we eat. We read the labels on our skincare. We choose organic fruit and clean supplements. But there's one product most of us have never questioned — one that touches the most sensitive, absorbent skin on our body, every single month, for decades.
Your sanitary pad. And what's inside it may surprise you.
90%
Plastic in a regular pad
10K+
Products used in a lifetime
45B
Pads discarded every year
THE PROBLEM
Six things hiding in
conventional products
Conventional sanitary pads and liners are rarely required to fully disclose their ingredients. Here's what independent research and toxicology testing has found:
Pesticide residues
Non-organic cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops globally — residues stay in the fibres and reach your mucous membranes directly.
Dioxins from chlorine bleaching
Chlorine bleaching creates dioxins as a by-product — endocrine-disrupting compounds linked to endometriosis and fertility issues.
Synthetic fragrances
"Fresh" scents are a cocktail of undisclosed chemicals. In the most sensitive zone of your body — this is not hygiene. It is marketing.
Super-absorbent polymers
The same gel granules used in nappies — causing local irritation and masking the signal to change your product.
PFAS — forever chemicals
Traces found in recent independent studies. These substances accumulate in the body and are linked to hormonal disruption and thyroid disorders.
"That uncomfortable, stuffy feeling is not a normal part of menstruation. It is a reaction to synthetic material against your skin."
THE SOLUTION
Three clean alternatives
we believe in
Anaé Period Underwear & Reusable Pads
Reusable Organic Lasts 5 years
Anaé is a French brand entirely dedicated to skin-friendly, sustainable period products. Their underwear looks like regular lingerie — but absorbs like a pad, without being one. No plastic against your skin. Ever.
- 100% organic cotton against the skin — no synthetic top layer
- Water-resistant PUL layer stays on the outside
- Machine washable at 30–40°C · Air dry
- Reusable for up to 5 years
- Available: underwear + reusable pad styles
Anaé Menstrual Cup
10-year lifespan Medical silicone
Made from 100% medical-grade platinum silicone — hypoallergenic, latex-free, and completely smooth so bacteria find no foothold. Wear for up to 12 hours. Swim, sport, sleep. One cup for a decade.
- No dioxins · No pesticides · No synthetics
- Vaginal flora stays completely undisturbed
- Sizes S, M and L available
- Pays for itself within the first year
Natracare Pads & Panty Liners
For those not ready to switch fully
30 years of pioneering organic period care. Natracare uses 100% certified organic cotton, chlorine-free bleaching, and zero plastic. Recommended by gynaecologists for sensitive skin, endometriosis and recurring infections.
- Certified organic cotton — no pesticides
- No plastic · No fragrance · No SAP polymers
- 95% biodegradable panty liners
- Partner of 1% for the Planet
Your body deserves to know
what is touching it
Find Anaé and Natracare products in our store in Sofia and in our online shop — delivered across Bulgaria & Romania.
Or visit us at 38 Pushkin Boulevard · Sofia · 1618