Synthetic colours
It’s not just white paper that irritates the vulva. Coloured toilet paper is also a problem. Synthetic colours, which are derived from petroleum or coal tar sources, are suspected to cause cancer in humans, to be skin irritants, and are linked to ADHD in children. If you love coloured toilet paper, it just might be irritating your vulva.
Healthy Alternatives
Before toilet paper was first used in the 1880s, people wiped themselves with grass, leaves, corn cobs, or whatever they could find in their environment. People in less developed areas of the world still use these items. In the developed world though, you can’t use these in your sewer systems and we’re more accustomed to using toilet paper. The good news is that there are healthier alternatives when choosing what toilet paper is the healthiest choice for you and your family.
Chlorine-free toilet paper
You can use totally chlorine-free (TCF) toilet paper which is produced without chlorine or chlorine derivatives. One good example is Eco Cheeks, which is made 100% from bamboo. One great thing about bamboo is that it is not bothered by pests, so it doesn’t need pesticides. The manufacturer has pesticide-free raw materials to begin with, and does not use chlorine bleach, fragrance, formaldehyde, BPA, and plastic to make toilet paper. The resulting toilet paper is beige in colour (believe me the drain or your butt doesn’t care about colour), is completely free from harmful chemicals, and the quality is eco-luxe. It’s an amazing product that is soft and lowers your risk of exposure to carcinogens, irritants and infection.
Processed chlorine-free toilet paper
You can also use processed chlorine-free (PCF) toilet paper which contains recycled paper and is produced without elemental chlorine or derivatives. However, the original fiber components may have been bleached with chlorine and contain other nasties like BPA.
If you think you might be having an adverse reaction to your toilet paper, it could be time to make the switch to Eco Cheeks unbleached bamboo toilet paper, which is safer and gentler on the most sensitive of body parts, whilst being kinder to the environment. Win-win!
Visit the Eco Cheeks website to find out more, and join their communities on Facebook and Instagram.
