The Period Products We Actually Use

Why What You Use Every Month Matters

For many of us, period care is something we buy quickly, without much thought. We grab what’s familiar, what’s always been there, and what’s lined up on pharmacy shelves in bright packaging that promises comfort and protection. But when you stop and think about it, period care is one of the most intimate product categories we use. It is used internally or against one of the body's most absorbent areas. Month after month, and year after year. So, what we choose here matters more than we were ever taught to consider. That’s why we love Alea. 

Alea organic cotton tampons and pads are designed with both health and environmental impact in mind. They strip period care back to what it should be. 

Clean. 

Conscious. 

Effective. 

Most conventional tampons and pads sold in pharmacies are made with a mix of synthetic fibres, plastics, fragrances, dyes, and chemical treatments. These materials are not always clearly disclosed, yet they come into direct contact with sensitive tissue. Over time, this exposure adds up. Alea products are made from 100% organic cotton. No plastic top sheets, no fragrances, and no unnecessary additives. Just clean, breathable cotton designed to work with the body, not against it.

Organic cotton matters because conventional cotton is among the most chemically treated crops in the world. Choosing organic means fewer pesticides, fewer irritants, and a gentler experience overall. For many people, this means less dryness, less irritation, and a more comfortable cycle.

Beyond personal health, there is also the environmental impact. Traditional pads and tampons often contain plastic components, including applicators, backings, wrappers, and absorbent cores, which can take 100 to 500 years or more to fully break down. These materials contribute to long-term waste accumulation. Alea takes a different approach. Their tampons use cardboard applicators instead of plastic, and their pads are made with organic cotton designed to biodegrade and compost under appropriate conditions. The result is a lower-impact option that reduces long-term waste while still delivering reliable performance.

And then there is the fact that Alea is made in Canada. Supporting Canadian manufacturing means greater transparency, better quality control, and a smaller carbon footprint. It also supports a company that aligns with values of responsibility and accountability, rather than mass production at any cost.

Another thing we love is simplicity, as period care should not be complicated. Alea offers straightforward options that do what they are meant to do, without gimmicks or over-engineering. Their organic cotton day pads are soft, breathable, and reliable. Their organic cotton tampons with cardboard applicators are effective, comfortable, and easy to use. At Boutique Skin Envie, we believe wellness is not about perfection or doing everything at once. It is about making better choices where it counts. Period care is one of those places, and it is also one of the easiest swaps to make.

Choosing a cleaner option doesn’t require changing your routine or learning anything new. It simply means choosing products that support both your health and the planet. To make it even easier, Alea products are available on subscription through BSE. That means no last-minute pharmacy runs, no forgetting, and no overbuying. Just a thoughtful, practical solution that shows up when you need it. It is a small shift with meaningful impact for your body, the environment, and the future.

If you have never thought much about period care before, now is a perfect time to start. Not from guilt or fear, but from awareness. What we use regularly deserves just as much intention as the skincare we apply to our faces or the products we bring into our homes.

If this topic is one you are curious to explore further, we also recorded a Skin Talks episode with the founder of Alea, where we discuss the brand’s thinking, period health, and why small, conscious choices matter more than we often realize. It is an honest, informative conversation and a great place to begin.

Sometimes the most powerful changes are the quiet ones.

Until next time,
Beate