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Health and Safety Commitment

Product Composition

All Always products meet rigorous safety and effectiveness standards, regardless of what they are made of. Always pads are designed to provide high levels of protection and comfort. The materials used in our pads better enables us to deliver these performance needs.
For more information on the components see below.


Why aren’t your pads made of 100% cotton?

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Yes, our pads and liners are safe and are used safely by millions of women, every day. Your safety is at the centre of everything we do and so our products are rigorously tested, including assessments by independent experts such as physicians, university scientists, and health authorities. Over 1800 quality tests are carried out on pad materials during manufacture before use. Over 20,000 tests are carried out on our pads and their components by independent laboratories every year. Furthermore, Always (Always Ultra, Always Night, Always Sensitive) have been awarded Skin Health Alliance ‘Dermatologically Accredited’ approval.

Are Always products safe?

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No, Always Sensitive Essentials pads are purified by a totally chlorine free process, while the rest of our pads are purified using an elemental chlorine-free purification process. Both processes are equally safe.

Is there chlorine bleach in pads?

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What are Always pantyliners made of?

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__1-2 Topsheet and secondary topsheet__
 Soft top layer and secondary layer made of synthetic materials similar to those used in garments and in underwear. These synthetic materials are used to quickly channel the liquids into the absorbent core and keep your skin dry.

__3 Absorbent core__
 Flexible core made from absorbent cellulose. In a different thinner form, this material is used in different items such as tea bags & everyday garments. This absorbent material has been used in pads since 1920s. The flexible core is wrapped in a thin synthetic layer to keep it together with absorbent gel pearls added to the core, to improve the absorbency.

__4 Odour Neutralizing Technology__
 Our Odour Neutralizing Technology is an exclusive material that contains selected components with a light scent similar to perfume. It is applied to the bottom of the absorbent core layer; thus optimized to mask and neutralize malodour in pads.

__5 Backsheet__
 Moisture proof back layer made from synthetic materials to keep the fluid inside.

__6 Adhesives__
 Adhesive is used to ensure the pad adheres to panty.

1-2 Topsheet and secondary topsheet

We define the safe range for every component we use with the same scientific process used by regulatory agencies around the world (FDA, EPA, WHO, EU, etc). All our components and ingredients are rigorously selected, evaluated, and meet or exceed the requirements of applicable European (e.g. REACH, cosmetic regulation, in so far applicable) regulations. If there is not enough information to establish a safe range we will be cautious and remove the component from consideration, or investigate it further with additional data.

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Safe Range

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Rest assured, our science-based assessment process works to ensure the safety of the women who use our products. Only the products and the materials that meet science-based safety standards can go to market. Further, we share our assessments with scientists, health care providers and authoritative bodies to assure that our products can be used safely. For more information about our safety process, check out this website.

How do you ensure that your products are safe?

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We evaluate all components in the final product to confirm their actual use is within the safe range for both consumers and the environment. More precisely, we evaluate our products using very conservative exposure assumptions, such as daily usage of our products for an entire lifetime.

We have over 700 scientists and professionals who ensure our products meet all safety and regulatory requirements around the world. In addition, independent laboratories conduct over 20,000 tests on our pads and their components every year.

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Safe Product Use

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What are Always sanitary pads made of?

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Every woman wants what’s best for her body, that’s is why we are committed to deliver products that women can trust. From components selection to monitoring tests, our science-based approach is key to our journey of safely improving the lives of our consumers.

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‘The Skin Health Alliance dermatological accreditation logo is a reassurance that products have met our thorough set of skin safety requirements. These requirements are not set by the manufacturer or brand, instead they have been agreed upon by our team of leading independent dermatologists and skin scientists.’ James Stalley, Executive Manager, Skin Health Alliance

For more info, you can check them out in the internet:

Skin Health Alliance website - [https://www.skinhealthalliance.org/](https://www.skinhealthalliance.org/)

and video about who they are/what they do: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA-lr0UMxC4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA-lr0UMxC4)

What does it mean to have a Skin Health Alliance Accreditation?

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In their own words: “The Skin Health Alliance awards professional dermatological accreditation to products, services and brands around the world.

We help consumers feel confident in their choices by reassuring them products have been independently verified as skin safe.

We’re also proud to support a range of skin charities and good causes through our work.”

[https://www.skinhealthalliance.org/](https://www.skinhealthalliance.org/)

Always (Always Ultra, Always Night, Always Sensitive) have been awarded Skin Health Alliance ‘Dermatologically Accredited’ approval.


Who are the Skin Health Alliance?

Always products are made of safe and reliable materials that give you the ultimate protection without sacrificing your health. Click here to learn more!

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Our Always pantyliners are made from materials, designed to provide great comfort and protection. Click here to learn more!

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The Skin Health Alliance dermatological accreditation involves a scientific review of a product’s research and data regarding its ingredients, clinical trials data and proof of efficacy. This scientific review is performed by a team of independent dermatologists.

- __Science Based:__ The scientific review by a team of independent dermatologists reassures consumers that there is thorough and credible science behind a product and that claims are based on scientific evidence.

- __Skin Safe:__ Provides consumers with confidence that a product has been verified as skin safe by leading dermatologists and skin experts.

- __Efficacious:__ Consumers know that any claims of effectiveness made by a product have also undergone independent scientific review.

- __Responsible:__ The Skin Health Alliance ensure that a product is not harmful to the environment at any stage of its development, manufacture or disposal so that consumers know they are making a responsible choice.

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DEFINE

All Always products meet rigorous safety and effectiveness standards, regardless of what they are made of. Always pantyliners are designed to provide high levels of protection and comfort. The materials used in our pantyliners better enables us to deliver these performance needs.

Why aren’t your pantyliners made of 100% cotton?

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Try one of our bestselling products

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__1-2 Topsheet and secondary topsheet__
 Soft top layer and secondary layer made of synthetic materials similar to those used in garments and in underwear. These synthetic materials are used to quickly channel the liquids into the absorbent core and keep your skin dry.

__3 Absorbent core__
 Flexible core made from absorbent cellulose and super absorbent gel pearls. In a different thinner form, this material is used in different items such as tea bags & everyday garments. This absorbent material has been used in pads since 1920s.

__4 Odour Neutralizing Technology__
 Our Odour Neutralizing Technology is an exclusive material that contains selected components with a light scent similar to perfume. It is applied to the bottom of the absorbent core layer, thus optimized to mask and neutralize malodour in liners.

__5 Backsheet__
 Moisture proof back layer made from synthetic materials to keep the fluid inside.

__6 Adhesives__
 Adhesive is used to ensure the pad adheres to panty.

Your safety is at the centre of everything we do, so like our unscented pads and pantyliners, our scented products are safe for use. We select materials, including the fragrance in our scented products, which are not irritating and do not cause itching when used in a pad. Additionally, the fragrance used in our pads and pantyliners meet the strict safety standards set by the International Fragrance Association, the world’s leading authority on fragrance safety. We recommend our unscented products for those who prefer fragrance-free products or who may be sensitive to fragrances.

Are scented pantyliners safe? Won’t they be irritating and make me itch down there?

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Always Pads Ultra Day Light/Moderate Flow With Wings

Yes, our pantyliners are safe and are used safely by millions of women, every day. Your safety is at the centre of everything we do and so our products are rigorously tested, including assessments by independent experts such as physicians, university scientists, and health authorities. Over 1800 quality tests are carried out on pad materials during manufacture before use. Over 20,000 tests are carried out on our pantyliners and their components by independent laboratories every year. Furthermore, Always (Always Ultra, Always Night, Always Sensitive) have been awarded Skin Health Alliance ‘Dermatologically Accredited’ approval.

Always pads are safe to use! Many everyday items may contain trace levels of environmental substances – which include metals like lead and arsenic. These can occasionally be detected using very sensitive analytical equipment. But rest assured, the trace amount of metals that could be found is very small – similar to the low amounts found in the food you consume every day.
 
Since these trace amounts can be found everywhere in the environment, regulatory bodies like the European Union and renowned agencies like the World Health Organisation (WHO) set allowable limits for things like drinking water to drive exposure to as low as reasonably achievable.

What's the Deal with Heavy Metals and Period products?

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Do you have question?

Our suppliers use an elemental chlorine-free process to purify the cellulose fibres in our products. Purification eliminates natural impurities and cleans the fibres to make them ready for production. Whitening the fibres is a result of this process, but not its goal. Always Sensitive Essentials pads offer an option where the cellulose fibre is purified through an alternative method that is Total Chlorine Free and uses hydrogen peroxide.

Why is any bleaching done on pads?

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No, our pads should not cause irritation to the skin. All our products go through rigorous safety tests to ensure they are safe for use. An example of a safety assessment can be found [here.](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17308134)

Will your pads irritate the skin?

ALWAYS sanitary pads are made from materials, designed to provide great comfort and protection. Click here to learn more!

What Are Always Sanitary Pads Made Of?

No, we do not. Pigments that are used in some of our pads have been rigorously assessed by scientists, health care providers and authoritative bodies to assure they can be used safely.

Do you have toxic dyes in your pads?

Once the product is marketed we monitor consumer use and investigate all new scientific information. We also collaborate with external scientists and regulatory agencies on new safety methods.

Our Always® pad portfolio has been accredited by Skin Health Alliance, a dermatological accreditation confirming that our products have met a thorough set of skin safety requirements.

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Monitor Use & New Information

At Always, we understand that you want to know what is in the products, you use every day. That’s why we are committed to providing you with the information you need, to choose the product that is right for you.

Our Always pads and liners are made from materials, designed to provide great comfort and protection. Please see below for a full explanation of the composition of our products and the purpose that each component plays.

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DILIGENCE

Due to our high safety standards, ALWAYS has been awarded the Skin Health Alliance ‘Dermatologically Accredited’ approval. Click here to learn what it means!

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Your safety is at the centre of everything we do, so like our unscented pads and liners, our scented products are safe for use. We select materials, including the fragrance in our scented products, which are not irritating and do not cause itching when used in a pad. Additionally, the fragrance used in our pads and liners meet the strict safety standards set by the International Fragrance Association, the world’s leading authority on fragrance safety. We recommend our unscented products for those who prefer fragrance-free products or who may be sensitive to fragrances.

Are scented pads safe? Won’t they be irritating and make me itch down there?

No, we do not. Pigments that are used in some of our pantyliners have been rigorously assessed by scientists, health care providers and authoritative bodies to assure they can be used safely.

Do you have toxic dyes in your pantyliners?

No, Always Sensitive Essentials pantyliners are purified by a totally chlorine free process, while the rest of our pantyliners are purified using an elemental chlorine-free purification process. Both processes are equally safe.

Is there chlorine bleach in pantyliners?

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Our suppliers use an elemental chlorine-free process to purify the cellulose fibers in our products. Purification eliminates natural impurities and cleans the fibers to make them ready for production. Whitening the fibers is a result of this process, but not its goal. Always Sensitive Essentials pantyliners offer an option where the cellulose fiber is purified through an alternative method that is Total Chlorine Free and uses hydrogen peroxide.

Why is any bleaching done on pantyliners?

 Always Maxi Night (Size 3) no wings sanitary pads

Always Pads Maxi Night Heavy Flow

‘The Skin Health Alliance dermatological accreditation logo is a reassurance that products have met our thorough set of skin safety requirements. These requirements are not set by the manufacturer or brand, instead they have been agreed upon by our team of leading independent dermatologists and skin scientists.’ James Stalley, Executive Manager, Skin Health Alliance

For more info, you can check them out in the internet:

Skin Health Alliance website - [https://www.skinhealthalliance.org/](https://www.skinhealthalliance.org)

and video about who they are/what they do: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA-lr0UMxC4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA-lr0UMxC4)

Always Daily Protect Extra Long Pantyliners

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“Doubt is the beginning, not the end of wisdom.”
We start with a healthy dose of skepticism about the safety of a new component. If we cannot establish both its safety and benefit to consumers, we will not use it. Over 1,800 quality tests are run on pad materials before they are used in manufacturing.

The Foundation

Always is committed to ensuring that all of our products meet rigorous safety standards. In addition, we believe it is important to have our safety assessments and ingredients reviewed by independent experts, who put our products through their own skin safety requirements.

That is why we are proud to have been awarded the Skin Health Alliance ‘Dermatologically Accredited’ approval.

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Independent tests certifying the absence of harmful substances

DETERMINE

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