Lefresh Organic Cotton Cover Pads with Wings

Important note on pads and panty liners

Pads and panty liners are close-contact products, so I pay close attention to material choices. In an imperfect, highly processed world, this is the next best option I’ve found for low-tox living, based on what the brand clearly states and the information available.

What I avoid / What I look for

When choosing pads or panty liners, I focus on things that are easy to verify from labels and brand websites. I look to avoid added fragrance, colorants or dyes, polyethylene glycol (PEGs), ethoxylated ingredients, parabens, bisphenols like BPA, petroleum-based ingredients such as petrolatum or mineral oil, and synthetic fibers like rayon when they’re clearly stated.

I also look for an organic cotton contact layer whenever possible. Seeing organic cotton listed gives me more confidence around how the cotton is grown and processed. Clear material claims, certifications, and straightforward brand language matter to me when deciding whether a product feels like a better low-tox option.

Product description

Lefresh Organic Cotton Cover Pads with Wings are regular absorbency, ultra-thin menstrual pads designed with side wings for a secure fit. The brand states the pads are unscented, vegan, chlorine-free, and made with a certified organic cotton top sheet.

Because the cotton contact layer is organic, I feel more confident that it’s grown without synthetic pesticides and processed with fewer harsh chemicals compared to conventional cotton. I also dug deeper and found that independent testing conducted by Mamavation did not detect PFAS in this brand.

Certifications and testing

OCS certified organic cotton top sheet (brand stated).
Dermatologically tested and reported to have passed testing for harmful substances (brand stated).
PFAS not detected in third-party testing reported by Mamavation.

What I like

I like that the organic cotton contact layer is clearly identified and certified, and that the pads are unscented and chlorine-free. Given what’s realistically available in this category, these stand out to me as one of the better low-tox options.

Things to keep in mind

As with most pad brands, the clearest material details are usually provided for the top sheet. For me, this still comes down to choosing the best available option using the information brands are transparent about.