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Carmesi

our verdict

Every woman should switch to environment friendly sanitary pads instead of the plastic-filled alternatives that flood our landfills.

3.4

Fair

0 1 2 3 4 5

3.2

Fair

Clean formula

3.1

Fair

Green policy

3.8

Good

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Carmesi is not entirely clean.

3.2

Fair

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

We have asked brand for clarity on some ingredient content.

3.2

Fair

Hazard index: according to global standards.

Please tap the ingredients to know more

7-10

potential human toxins.

3-6

moderate human toxins.

1-2

low or no human toxins

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

synthetic free

Their sanitary pads are made with cornstarch, bamboo fiber and corn-based bioplastic.
Their Eco-Concious pads is made of corn fibre (including the wrapper), however their Sensitive pads wrapper is made of plastic.
Their pads contain 1% of plastic
Their Menstrual Cup made with 100% Biocompatible Medical-Grade Silicone
Some products contain Fragrance~, Sodium Benzoate~, C.A.P.B~, P.G, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Their sanitary pads are made with cornstarch, bamboo fiber and corn-based bioplastic.
Some products contain Fragrance~, Mineral Oil, Shea Butter*, Sodium Benzoate~, C.A.P.B~

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*we have asked for clarity on fair trade source

organic certified

Carmesi is not entirely green.

3.1

Fair

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

Though brand is fairly green, It should be noted that not all products are plastic free or naturally biodegradable.

3.1

Fair

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Their pads start decomposing in 1 year - 18 months from disposal. The pad breaks down naturally and creates a biomass which is not harmful to nature or insects. Please note some wrappers (their eco pads) are biodegradable where as some ( their sensitive pads) contain plastic.
Some products contain Mineral Oil, Polyethylene, Acrylates Copolymer*, Titanium Dioxide**

To see the devastating effects plastics have on landfills, watch this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=7 />*not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
**unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

Their Eco-Concious pads is made of corn fibre (including the wrapper), however, the wrapper of their Sensitive pads is made of plastic.
Their heat patches are single-use.

Did you know that billion of non-compostable sanitary pads make their way into sewerage systems, landfills, fields and water bodies in india every month. and that one pad can take as long as 500 years to fully break down.
To learn more about biodegradable sanitary pads and how these are the need of the hour, watch this important post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=7to

Carmesi is not entirely cruelty free.

3.8

Good

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

Though brand claims to be committed to being cruelty free. Their medical grade silicone menstrual cup may have animal testing done at material stage by supplier.

3.8

Good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Though brand claims to be committed to being cruelty free.
Their medical grade silicone menstrual cup may have animal testing done at material stage by supplier*

*As the company supplying the silicone/TPE has probably done animal testing on initial batches of the product to check that material is safe for prolonged use in human bodies before they could sell it for medical use.

100% vegan

Some products contain Beeswax, Lecithin~, Glycerin~
Brand has vegan options**

~plant derived
**users are advised to always check product labels for full ingredient content.

Carmesi is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

social service

Though brand is transparent with labelling, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Shea.

4.0

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

Though brand is transparent with labelling, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Shea.

social service

Brand supports NGOs concerning menstrual health management in rural india and distribute reusable cloth pads to low income groups as part of their outreach program

Carmesi FAQs

Is Carmesi Cruelty Free ?
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Though brand claims to be committed to being cruelty free.
Their medical grade silicone menstrual cup may have animal testing done at material stage by supplier*

*As the company supplying the silicone/TPE has probably done animal testing on initial batches of the product to check that material is safe for prolonged use in human bodies before they could sell it for medical use.

Is Carmesi Eco friendly ?
-

Their pads start decomposing in 1 year - 18 months from disposal. The pad breaks down naturally and creates a biomass which is not harmful to nature or insects. Please note some wrappers (their eco pads) are biodegradable where as some ( their sensitive pads) contain plastic.
Some products contain Mineral Oil, Polyethylene, Acrylates Copolymer*, Titanium Dioxide**

To see the devastating effects plastics have on landfills, watch this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=7 />*not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
**unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

Is Carmesi safe ?
-

Ingredients used in some products can be toxic to humans.Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand more.

Is Carmesi Organic ?
-

Carmesi is not organic certified.

Is Carmesi safe for kids ?
-

Ingredients used in some products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand more.

Is Carmesi vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Beeswax, Lecithin~, Glycerin~
Brand has vegan options**

~plant derived
**users are advised to always check product labels for full ingredient content.

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