Natracare Feminine Hygiene Products

OK, we admit it. As a guy, we feel a bit...uncomfortable talking about feminine hygiene products.

But we also feel it's important that women know they have a Green hygiene option thanks to Natracare, a company that produces 100% certified organic cotton tampons, panty liners, baby wipes, nursing pads and more.

If you're already eating organic food and wearing organic cotton clothing, why not consider organic personal care products for you and/or your baby?

Not every Natracare product uses 100% organic cotton (some are simply labeled 'Natural'), but the company says its entire product line is totally free of plastics, chlorine and perfumes. Even the wrappers on its individually-wrapped products are made from TCF (Totally Chlorine Free) paper and plant starch, while the outer package is composed of 100% recycled cellulose.

More than 90% biodegradable, Natracare products aren't just good for the planet, but they may also be better for your skin. Natracare says gynecologists will often recommend Natracare to women who suffer from skin allergies or irritation when using other personal care brands.

Sold in more than 45 countries around the world, Natracare products have achieved a number of certifications from organizations including The Soil Association and The Nordic Ecolabel.

As near as we can tell, Natracare makes an admirable assortment of products. The new packaging does a good job of spelling out the Green benefits, but we do think that Natracare could make its website a bit more user-friendly. We'd love to see individual pages for each product with clearer explanations of the Natural and Organic product lines and the eco and health benefits of each.

Where to buy:

You can purchase Natracare products online at Drugstore.com, Amazon.com, Organic Pharmacy and HerbTrader.com.

The products range in price from MSRP $3.29 (30 Tanga Natural Panty Liners) to MSRP $7.49 (16 Regular or Super Certified Organic 100% Cotton Tampons), although you may be able to find discounts online or in stores.

Offline, you can find Natracare products at a range of natural food stores, supermarkets and pharmacies including Whole Foods, Shaw's, Fred Meyer, Publix and Wegman's.

You can browse a more complete list of online and offline stores on Natracare's website.