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)
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. Added fragrance can include undisclosed phthalates and irritants placed against thin, absorptive skin. Fragrance-free products remove an exposure that serves no functional purpose.
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.