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Original poster

The horror of scented sanpro!

110 replies

AlpacaLypse · 05/07/2016 11:14

Hi everyone, any chance of us starting a campaign to get manufacturers to clearly label when sanitary protection products are scented?

I know there are some women who prefer the scented product, but there seems to be many more who dislike it intensely, and indeed some who find these products irritate the skin.

At the moment, labelling seems to be very confusing, with euphemisms like 'odour control', and no ingredient list.

Currently the only way to be sure is to sniff the outside of the package, and even then if the shop is well ventilated and the plastic wrapping is thick, you may still get a nasty surprise when you get home. Not to mention peculiar looks from other people in the supermarket aisle!

Who's with me?

A couple of threads I already know about...

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/2670728-scented-sanitary-towels-just-why?msgid=61950383

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/2678330-AIBU-to-think-Always-dont-actually-employ-women-in-their-marketing-design-teams

OP posts:
SoupDragon · 06/07/2016 17:18

P&G don't give a shit!!

Original poster
AlpacaLypse · 06/07/2016 17:16

Okay, Procter and Gamble have been emailed... website says expect response in 24 - 72 hours.

OP posts:
OutOfAces · 06/07/2016 17:04

I'm in. I hate it when you have to buy some emergency sanpro, only to discover it's scented. But you have no choice but to use it!

I have been known to use maternity pads instead because I hate scented so much.

ARichVernacular · 06/07/2016 17:01

I agree with the need for clear labelling. Mostly use washables myself these days but cannot stand the stench of the cheap perfume, or the implications re. women's natural smells being unpleasant Angry And yes, I can and do smell scented pads on other women, despite never having noticed another woman's period smell.

Sadik · 06/07/2016 17:00

nearlyteatime101 if you're having problems with towels in general, Natracare do an organic / unbleached range which I've found good (very prone to eczema & other skin irritations). They're a little more expensive, but not ridiculous.

HopperBusTicket · 06/07/2016 16:56

I used Always for years as I thought they were the best. But I don't like the scent (doesn't make me itchy, I just don't like it). I have found that Sainsbury's, Boots and Lil Lets are unscented. I like Lil Lets the best. But I would probably continue to use Always if they didn't smell.

Original poster
AlpacaLypse · 06/07/2016 16:47

Wow!

I've never actually spoken to Always about this, has anyone? I'm going to email them now. I know there are other companies making scented, but they do seem to be attracting the most negative comments on here and other threads.

OP posts:
ffon · 05/07/2016 19:14

I'm in.

NoBadassMcGee · 05/07/2016 18:39

I'm in

SunsetBeetch · 05/07/2016 17:51

I'm in too. The stench is revolting, the whole sanitary protection aisle generally reeks of it. No wonder they're always on special offer.

FTFOAFOSM · 05/07/2016 16:15

I'm in too - definitely induce an itch that I don't get with unscented. I always thought they have some kind of plastic or rubber in them, as I have a latex allergy, but it must be the scent.

stephanielittl7 · 05/07/2016 16:09

Im in. Cant use scented pads as they make me sore and itchy. Am using Always maxi night atm and they arent scented and work just as well. And can we ban those pads with the wipes in too please while we are at it? Tried them once never again.

BeyondCymru · 05/07/2016 14:33

Yep. I have asd and sensory issues and they make my physically sick. Angry

kelper · 05/07/2016 14:31

I'm in!!

ItsNotUnusualToBe · 05/07/2016 14:26

Agree with all of the above

RiverTam · 05/07/2016 14:21

I'm in. Agree it's so hard yo work out which are scented and which aren't (Bodyform aren't).

chopchopchop · 05/07/2016 14:18

I'm in as well. I hate scents on anything, but particularly resent being lumped in with cat litter and nappy bags.

Witchend · 05/07/2016 14:15

I react to them so won't use to them

The whole aisle at Sainsbury's stinks of it. Not pleasant.

SnugglySnerd · 05/07/2016 14:12

I'm in too. I use Asda or Sainsbury's ones and they are fine.

potoftea · 05/07/2016 14:12

I've used Always every month for the past 23 years and had no complaints.
Then I started being really itchy during my period and thought it was my age because I hadn't changed any products I used. Then after a few months of this I was lucky to come across a thread here about the new sented pads, and I realised what was wrong.
I had a load of packs already bought because I like different sizes, passed them on to my daughter, she found she was also allergic to them, so dumped them all and have avoided Always since.
Cheaper brands in discount stores seem to be best option now for unsented.

BusStopBetty · 05/07/2016 14:08

Count me in. I don't want to smell like a cheap air freshener.

I've twice had to chuck products because it wasn't obvious until I opened the box that they were scented.

BuntyBlue · 05/07/2016 14:06

I'm in. I have recently been using the Aldi ones, took a few months to realise why I had become red raw and itchy each time.

MrsPear · 05/07/2016 14:05

I'm in.

Goingtobeawesome · 05/07/2016 14:05

I just sniff the packers now as I don't care what strangers think and don't want to waste any more money.

megletthesecond · 05/07/2016 14:00

I'm In.