Personal Care
Low burden — Scented Menstrual Pads is a relatively low-burden choice.
Fragranced disposable pads worn against sensitive tissue.
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.
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.
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.
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.