Are Rif Care Tampons “Free” of Heavy Metals?

We’ve seen the recent headlines—and we understand why people are asking more questions about what’s in their period products, especially tampons.

Here’s the reality:

Trace amounts of naturally occurring elements, including heavy metals, can exist in any plant-based material grown in soil. That includes cotton, hemp, and other natural fibers.

What matters isn’t just presence—it’s levels, sourcing, and how materials are handled.

What We Do Differently

At Rif Care, we focus on what’s actually within our control:

Thoughtful Material Sourcing

We work with suppliers who prioritize cleaner growing environments and responsible farming practices—because everything starts at the source.

No Added Chemicals or Hidden Inputs

We don’t add:

fragrances
Heavy metals of any kind
dyes
chlorine bleach
synthetic coatings

Because unnecessary processing can introduce additional variables—and we believe simpler is better. We have non applicator tampons in regular, and super as well as regular absorbency biodegradable plant based applicator tampons the girlies keep selling out

Material Integrity Over Marketing Claims

Instead of claiming “perfect purity,” we focus on minimizing exposure wherever possible through better materials and NO harsh chemical interventions.

Because in natural systems, absolutes aren’t realistic—but higher standards are.

Why This Matters

Period products aren’t used once—they’re used monthly, for years. Toxicity levels can build over time which is why we suggest in every area of your life to cut harsh toxins! That’s why we believe: Small decisions about materials add up over time. And why transparency and the decisions CEOs make (I am writing this letter as the CEO and I make the purchasing decisions with materials!) matters just as much as performance.