The Best Non-Toxic Tampons of 2026

We scored 43 tampons for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Lola Lola Organic Tampons at 100/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.

How to read these scores. PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Each grade is a model-based assessment built from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, brand disclosures, recalls and third-party lab results where they exist. Read the full rubric to see exactly what adds and removes points.
0% of the 43 tampons we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
PFAS Authority, September 2026. Free to cite with a link. See the full dataset.

The safest PFAS-free tampons we have scored

  1. 1
    Lola Organic Tampons

    Lola

    Organic Tampons

    organic cotton, cardboard applicator

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade92Excellent
    ⏳

    Cardboard degradation or splinters

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Allergic contact dermatitis from cotton or additives

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Organic cotton base with third-party certifications support claim.

    ✓ MADE SAFE certified✓ OEKO-TEX certified

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  2. 2
    Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons

    Lola

    Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons

    organic cotton, cardboard applicator

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade100Excellent
    Excellent

    Lower concern. Third-party verified PFAS-free organic cotton tampons.

    ✓ MADE SAFE✓ OEKO-TEX

    ✓Lab test found no PFAS

    Why this gradeBuy
  3. 3
    Seventh Generation Tampons

    Seventh Generation

    Tampons

    organic cotton, cardboard applicator

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade96Excellent
    ⚠️

    Bacterial or fungal contamination

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower PFAS concern; organic cotton base with PFAS-free claim.

    ✓ MADE SAFE certified✓ Leaping Bunny certified

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  4. 4
    Aunt Flow Tampon Applicator

    Aunt Flow

    Tampon Applicator

    cardboard tube applicator, plastic handle

    PFAS Grade100Excellent
    Overall Grade92Excellent
    🏷️

    Undisclosed plastic handle resin type

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Adhesive or glue in handle-applicator joint

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. MADE SAFE certified, cardboard applicator, no known PFAS use.

    ✓ MADE SAFE Certified

    ✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party

    Why this gradeBuy
  5. 5
    LOLA All Super Cardboard Applicator Organic Tampons

    Lola

    All Super Cardboard Applicator Organic Tampons

    organic cotton tampon, cardboard applicator

    PFAS Grade95Excellent
    Overall Grade95Excellent
    Excellent

    Lower concern. Organic cotton and cardboard are inherently PFAS-free materials.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  6. 6
    LOLA All Super Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons

    Lola

    All Super Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons

    organic cotton, cardboard applicator

    PFAS Grade70Good
    Overall Grade58Good
    🐛

    Pesticide residue

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Allergenic impurities or additives

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Cardboard applicator structural failure or splinters

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Organic cotton tampons rarely require PFAS treatment.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  7. 7
    U by Kotex Click Compact Unscented Tampons, Regular

    Kotex

    U by Kotex Click Compact Unscented Tampons, Regular

    Rayon/viscose core, cotton blend cover

    PFAS Grade70Good
    Overall Grade52Good
    ⚠️

    Dioxins from chlorine bleaching

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Vulvovaginal irritation from additives or material sensitivity

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) from prolonged use

    Moderate concern

    45

    Lower concern; natural fiber absorbent with no known PFAS use.

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy
  8. 8
    Seventh Generation Organic Cotton Tampons Applicator

    Seventh Generation

    Organic Cotton Tampons Applicator

    organic cotton with cardboard applicator

    PFAS Grade70Good
    Overall Grade58Good
    🐛

    Pesticide residue

    Limited concern

    70
    🎨

    Heavy metals

    Limited concern

    70
    ⚠️

    Microbial contamination (bacteria, mold)

    Limited concern

    70

    Lower concern. Organic cotton tampons unlikely to contain PFAS.

    ✓ MADE SAFE

    ⚠Risky category by default

    Why this gradeBuy

Every tampons that passes, side by side

Sorted by score. Higher is safer. Scored against 2 hazards that apply to this category.

#TamponsScoreRatingMade of
1Lola Lola Organic Tampons100Excellentorganic cotton, cardboard applicator
2Lola Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons100Excellentorganic cotton, cardboard applicator
3Seventh Generation Seventh Generation Tampons100Excellentorganic cotton, cardboard applicator
4Aunt Flow Aunt Flow Tampon Applicator100Excellentcardboard tube applicator, plastic handle
5Lola LOLA All Super Cardboard Applicator Organic Tampons95Excellentorganic cotton tampon, cardboard applicator
6Lola LOLA All Super Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons70Goodorganic cotton, cardboard applicator
7Kotex U by Kotex Click Compact Unscented Tampons, Regular70GoodRayon/viscose core, cotton blend cover
8Seventh Generation Seventh Generation Organic Cotton Tampons Applicator70Goodorganic cotton with cardboard applicator

The tampons we would skip

Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.

LOLA All Super Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons

Lola

All Super Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons

organic cotton, cardboard applicator

PFAS Grade70Good
Overall Grade58Good
🐛

Pesticide residue

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Allergenic impurities or additives

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Cardboard applicator structural failure or splinters

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Organic cotton tampons rarely require PFAS treatment.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy
U by Kotex Click Compact Unscented Tampons, Regular

Kotex

U by Kotex Click Compact Unscented Tampons, Regular

Rayon/viscose core, cotton blend cover

PFAS Grade70Good
Overall Grade52Good
⚠️

Dioxins from chlorine bleaching

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Vulvovaginal irritation from additives or material sensitivity

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) from prolonged use

Moderate concern

45

Lower concern; natural fiber absorbent with no known PFAS use.

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy
Seventh Generation Organic Cotton Tampons Applicator

Seventh Generation

Organic Cotton Tampons Applicator

organic cotton with cardboard applicator

PFAS Grade70Good
Overall Grade58Good
🐛

Pesticide residue

Limited concern

70
🎨

Heavy metals

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Microbial contamination (bacteria, mold)

Limited concern

70

Lower concern. Organic cotton tampons unlikely to contain PFAS.

✓ MADE SAFE

⚠Risky category by default

Why this gradeBuy

What we check on tampons

  • Phthalates. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. ATSDR
  • Endocrine disruptors. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. NIEHS

Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.

The tampons brands that will not say

9 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.

Aunt Flow, Kotex, Kotex Security, Lola, Playtex, Seventh Generation, Tampax, U by Kotex, Veeda.

Common questions about PFAS-free tampons

Is tampons PFAS free?

Mostly not. Of the 43 tampons we have scored, 0% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 43 that pass. The highest scoring is Lola Lola Organic Tampons at 100 out of 100. The lowest is Lola LOLA All Super Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons at 70.

What is the safest tampons you have scored?

Lola Lola Organic Tampons, at 100 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is organic cotton, cardboard applicator. The runner up is Lola Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons at 100.

Which tampons should I avoid?

The three lowest scoring we hold are Lola LOLA All Super Non-Toxic Applicator Free Tampons at 70, Kotex U by Kotex Click Compact Unscented Tampons, Regular at 70, Seventh Generation Seventh Generation Organic Cotton Tampons Applicator at 70. The problem with the first is that made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).

How can you tell if tampons contain PFAS?

In this category we check for phthalates, endocrine disruptors. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.

Which tampons brands will not say whether they use PFAS?

9 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including Aunt Flow, Kotex, Kotex Security, Lola, Playtex, Seventh Generation. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.

Do you lab test tampons?

No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.

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