60/100

Personal Care

Scented Menstrual Pads

Low burden — Scented Menstrual Pads is a relatively low-burden choice.

Fragranced disposable pads worn against sensitive tissue.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
3

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 60 places scented menstrual pads in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Added fragrance can include undisclosed phthalates and irritants placed against thin, absorptive skin. Fragrance-free products remove an exposure that serves no functional purpose.

Cleaner swap → Fragrance-free or organic-cotton pads and tampons.
See where your whole exposure load is highest — free Exposure Score →

Frequently asked questions

Is scented menstrual pads a toxic exposure?

Scented Menstrual Pads has a Detox Score of 60 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Added fragrance can include undisclosed phthalates and irritants placed against thin, absorptive skin. Fragrance-free products remove an exposure that serves no functional purpose.

What is a safer alternative to scented menstrual pads?

A lower-exposure swap for scented menstrual pads is: Fragrance-free or organic-cotton pads and tampons. Added fragrance can include undisclosed phthalates and irritants placed against thin, absorptive skin. Fragrance-free products remove an exposure that serves no functional purpose.

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