Bringing the Bamboo Revolution to Period Care

Big news: we’ve officially launched our brand-new bamboo period pads and panty liners! Yep, we’re taking our bamboo love affair to the next level and introducing the newest member of our bamboo family. Why? Well, we know that bamboo is such a superstar material it makes pretty much EVERYTHING better, but also because we want to shake up period care with products that are effective, comfortable, and more sustainable.

So, how did this come to be? Well, grab a cuppa, and let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of what makes these bamboo beauties so special.

What are the best menstrual products for sustainability, comfort, and convenience?

Let’s talk traditional period products. Sure, they’ve been around forever, but they come with some major downsides:

• Plastic, plastic, and more plastic: Did you know a pack of 14 big-brand pads contains the same amount of plastic as 5 shopping bags? Not cool.
• 500 years to decompose: Yep, that’s how long it takes for one pad to break down. And while it’s chilling in a landfill, it’s releasing microplastics into our waterways, harming marine life and ecosystems.
• Ocean pollution: Menstrual products are the fifth most common item found on European beaches. Pretty grim, right?

When you think that the average person who mensturates throws away up to 200kg of period products over their lifetime, that starts to be a pretty big pile of rubbish! 

Enter The Cheeky Panda Bamboo Pads 🐼✨

We saw the problems, so we found a better way:
Bamboo pads that balance it all— comfort, convenience, affordability, and all using our favourite superstar sustainable material - bamboo.

Here’s why you’ll love them:

• Bamboo-soft top layer: Gentle, breathable, and kind to your skin. Did you know bamboo is naturally odour resistant too? Perfect. Pad. Material.
• UK’s first biodegradable bamboo core: No plastic. No wood (bye-bye, deforestation!). We are so excited about this we even have a patent pending!
• Natural & fragrance-free: Nothing weird or harmful touching your body.
• Planet-friendly packaging: Each pad is wrapped in a biodegradable cornstarch wrapper and comes in a fully recyclable box.

They’re comfy, leak-proof, and designed to keep you fresh, confident, and worry-free. Basically, we’ve ticked all the boxes.

Are Bamboo Sanitary Pads Safe?

Okay, so we know they’re great for the planet—but what about your body? Good question, and here’s the deal:

The not-so-great stuff in traditional pads:

Traditional products can be packed with nasties like:

• Toxic chemicals: Think phthalates, parabens, and other unpronounceable ingredients that have been linked to issues like reproductive disorders, asthma, and allergies. Hard pass.
• Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS): While rare, synthetic materials in pads and tampons can trigger this life-threatening condition.
• Synthetic fragrances: These “smell nice” additives can actually contain a cocktail of up to 3,000 chemicals, including irritants and endocrine disruptors. Yikes. Plus, they’re linked to thrush and skin irritation.
• Heavy metals: A recent study found trace amounts of 16 heavy metals (including lead) in tampons sold in the UK and US. No thank you.

Safety first, always

At The Cheeky Panda, we take safety seriously. That’s why:

• No toxic chemicals: Just clean, natural, bamboo goodness.
• Fragrance-free: No strange artificial smells here!  
• Third-party tested: Our pads are certified metal-free and kind to your skin.

So, you get total peace of mind—and a pad that loves you back.

The Bottom Line?

We’re here to prove that period care can be made from sustainable materials and still do the job effectively! 

So why not give Cheeky Panda period range a go?