Tampons go inside your body. So, why are so many of them packed with stuff that doesn’t belong there?
Plastics. Perfumes. Dyes. Chemical processing. Ingredients that exist to make them appear cheaper, whiter, smoother, or more “appealing” to look at, rather than safer or better for your body - or the planet.
Here at Mooncup, we make 100% organic cotton tampons that cut the nonsense and focus on what actually matters: your body, your periods, and the planet we’re all on.
No gimmicks. No mystery ingredients. Just better tampons.
What’s in a tampon matters. A lot.
Your vagina is absorbent, sensitive, and very good at letting substances into the bloodstream. Which means what you put inside it isn’t trivial.
Conventional tampons are often made from a blend of cotton and rayon. Rayon is a semi-synthetic fibre that requires heavy chemical processing. Add to that chlorine bleaching, fragrances or dyes, and suddenly your tampon doesn’t seem so safe.
Mooncup tampons are made from 100% organic cotton. That means:
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No pesticides
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No fragrances
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No dyes
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No plastic fibres hiding in the mix
Just cotton. GOTS certified organic. Nothing else.
If it goes inside you, you deserve to know exactly what it is.
Designed to work with your body, not against it.
Tampons should do one job well: absorb menstrual blood reliably, without irritating your vagina or throwing its natural balance out of whack.
Organic cotton is naturally breathable and gentle. It absorbs fluid without overdrying, helping to support your vaginal environment rather than disrupting it. No unnecessary extras. No mystery ingredients doing who-knows-what.
Just effective absorbency, in a range of flows, that does what it says on the box.
Better for the planet too.
Periods happen. Waste doesn’t need to pile up because of them.
By using organic cotton and ditching plastic-heavy materials, our tampons are designed with a lower environmental impact than conventional options. Organic farming supports healthier soil and biodiversity, and cutting out plastics means fewer microplastics ending up where they shouldn’t be.
Because caring about your body and caring about the planet aren’t separate conversations. They’re the same one.
What’s a tampon veil? And why it matters more than you think
Here’s something most tampon brands don’t bother explaining: tampon veils.
A tampon veil is a thin outer layer that wraps around the absorbent core of a tampon. Its job is simple but important. It helps keep fibres contained during insertion and removal, instead of potentially shedding inside your vagina.
Sounds basic. Surprisingly rare.
Many conventional tampons either skip a veil altogether or use plastic-based layers to do the job. Others rely on tightly packed fibres that still break loose over time. None of that is ideal for a place that’s sensitive, absorbent, and very good at holding onto things you didn’t mean to leave behind.
The tampons from Mooncup use a protective veil made from organic cotton. No plastics. No synthetics. Just cotton doing what cotton does best.
What that means for you:
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Fewer loose fibres during use
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Cleaner insertion and removal
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Less irritation caused by stray material hanging around
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A tampon that feels smoother and more considered
And if we’re serious about organic tampons and chemical-free tampons, that applies to every layer. Not just the bit in the middle.
Because better tampons aren’t about adding more. They’re about thinking harder about the details.
Transparency isn’t a bonus. It’s the baseline.
For years, tampon brands treated ingredients like a trade secret. Vague language. Tiny print. A lot of “trust us”.
We don’t believe in that.
We believe you should be able to look at a tampon and know exactly what it’s made from, why those materials were chosen, and what’s been left out. No hidden extras. No marketing smoke and mirrors. Just honesty.
Better tampons don’t need bells, whistles, or perfume.They need science-backed choices, radical transparency, and respect for the body they’re used in.
And that’s exactly what ours are made for.
Blog disclaimer
Our blog is intended to share information and ideas around periods, health, and sustainability. While we do our best to keep content accurate and up to date, things can change over time. The information here is not intended as medical advice — for any health-related concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. For more information on our claims, please see our Claims Page, and for the most up-to-date product information, please visit our Product Pages.
