How ordinary feminine care products could be hurting women

We talk about toxins in food and cosmetics -- but the dangerous chemicals inside tampons and pads are being ignored

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Laura Kiesel

Nowadays, we hear a lot about the noxious cocktail of chemicals that can be found in our food, furniture, cleaning products and even our cosmetics. Yet we never really hear about what might be included in some of the most intimate personal care products women use.

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