A001 What Are Always Sanitary Pads Made Of?

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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Make sure you use the size best adapted to your shape and flow. For additional leakage protection, try a higher size and consider changing your sanitary towel more frequently. Sanitary towels with wings provide a closer fit to you knickers that not only helps keep the pad in place but also keeps it closer to your body’s shape further reducing the risk of leakage. Check out our product recommender to find the best product for your need.

How do I avoid leaks?

Don’t settle for less than a good night’s sleep with up to 10h protection: ALWAYS Ultra Secure Night (Size 4) sanitary towels with wings and absorbent & gentle feel toplayer are designed with 3 protection features so that you don’t wake up to check for leaks or change your pad halfway through the night. A 60% larger back (vs. Always Ultra Normal size 1) paired with our LeakGuard technology locks liquid and and helps to prevent leaks and odors during period nights.
Always Ultra pads are dermatologically approved by the Skin Health Alliance.

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Every woman wants what’s best for her body, and when there’s a question about safety, we take that concern very seriously. We have the highest quality and safety standards in the industry.

1. __Components selection__
 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) and French regulations. Over 1,800 quality tests are carried out on pad materials before they are used in pads.

2. __Independent certification__
 Our Always® pad portfolio of products has been accredited since 2016 by Skin Health Alliance confirming that our products have met a thorough set of skin safety requirements.

3. __Independent testing__
 Independent laboratories conduct over 20,000 tests on our pads and their components every year.

Galab is an independent European laboratory, recognised for their high quality tests. The results confirm the absence of harmful substances and more precisely of phthalates.

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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?

Especially created for overnight protection, Always Ultra Secure Night (Size 4) sanitary pads with wings offer extra night coverage with a 60% larger back.

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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?

Safety and Innovation

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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Always Ultra Secure Night (Size 4), Always Ultra Secure Night Extra (size 5), Always Ultra Ultimate Night (Size 6) sanitary pads were especially designed for overnight protection and offer more coverage, no matter how much you toss and turn. Always Ultra Day Normal (Size 1), Always Ultra Day Long (Size 2) sanitary towels were designed for optimal daytime protection.

What's the difference between day and night sanitary towels?

A002 - What are Always pantyliners made of?

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.

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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) and French 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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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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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.

A003 - T01 - OUR COMMITMENT

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- Up to 10h protection
- 60% larger back than Ultra Normal (Size 1) for extra night coverage	
- LeakGuard technology locks liquid and helps to prevent leaks
- Absorbent and Gentle Feel Toplayer
- Odourlock technology neutralises odours	
- Super absorbent sanitary towel with InstantDry system that absorbs liquid in seconds
- 50% recycled plastic outer pack	
- Approved by dermatologists of Skin Health Alliance

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- Up to 10h protection
- Heavy Flow
- Recommended for the night

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A004 - T01 - Skin Health Alliance Accreditation

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.”

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


Who are the Skin Health Alliance?

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Always Platinum Secure Night (Size 4) and Secure Night Extra (Size 5) sanitary towels are specially designed for overnight protection and offer more coverage, whereas Always Platinum Normal (Size 1) and Always Platinum Long (Size 2) sanitary towels are designed for optimal daytime protection.

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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.

A004 - T02 - What does it mean to have a Skin Health Alliance Accreditation?

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*Always Platinum pads with ultra soft & protective toplayer are designed to prevent leaks, stay in place and provide optimal comfort. With Always Platinum pads, your period is the last thing on your mind. Always Platinum Long (size 2) with wings is recommended for day usage if you have moderate flow. Try Always Platinum Secure Night (size 4), Always Platinum's best pads for nighttime protection.*

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A003 Safety and Innovation

- Thicker sanitary pads with extra absorbent core for protection
- Odour neutralising technology 
- SecureGuard technology to keep fluid in
- InstantDry technology to make you feel dry
- Dermatologically tested

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Always Platinum pad range with different absorbencies to fit your days and cover your nights.


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