When it comes to natural solutions for reproductive health, consumer interest is high. Approximately 50% of the population will experience menstruation, menopause and other reproductive and hormonal health issues related to the ovaries and uterus. No wonder they demand natural solutions catering to their specific reproductive health concerns.
Stock your shelves with trending natural solutions that satisfy consumer demand.
Functional drinks and PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a common hormonal condition affecting one in ten people with ovaries in their reproductive years; it is often linked with infertility and other health conditions.
Research suggests spearmint and peppermint teas may help alleviate some associated symptoms.
Hirsutism, excess or abnormal terminal male-patterned hair distribution, occurs from hyperandrogenism in people with PCOS; estimated 65-75% prevalence. Androgens are the hormones associated with hirsutism. While there is no evidence spearmint tea lowers androgen levels, researchers in Turkey found spearmint tea may have antiandrogenic properties in individuals with hirsutism.
Peppermint tea may also assist with stress, anxiety, cramping, bloating, headaches, acne and morning sickness.
Evidence-based medical management strongly emphasises a multidisciplinary approach to living with PCOS. As a result, people with PCOS strongly demand alternative herbal remedies; complementary or non-prescription medicine use has grown between 26% and 91% over the past ten years.
With the popularity of tea as a comforting drink, Planet Organic Spearmint and Peppermint Organic Herbal Teas may boast other benefits, plus strong recognition and purchase loyalty. The brand has 25+ years' of experience and credibility, and the ethically sourced teas are in compostable tea bags and plastic-free packaging.
Remedies and supplements
At Expo West 2023, one key emerging trend was innovations in reproductive health, specifically with supplements. Many brands are tailoring new formulations to meet the diverse needs of all individuals who may require reproductive health support. The expo also brought the need to diversify in delivery format and consider alternative ingredients in formulations.
Anna’s Wild Yam Cream has been around for over two decades and aims to assist with menstrual cramps and menopause symptoms.
Martin & Pleasance, Harmony Menopause range, use traditional Chinese and Western medicine herbs which may support menopause symptoms relief.
Sustainable period products
In a 2018 study from the Global Sustainability Institute in the UK, researchers found that all but 14% of survey participants were unaware of or had previously not considered the environmental impact of menstrual products.
But awareness is growing, with the global menstrual cup market predicted to hit AUD 1.29 billion by 2026. Menstrual cups aren't the only sustainable option for conscious consumers. There is now also a range of biodegradable disposables that are a more sustainable choice.
TOM Organic
TOM Organic's Tampons, Pads and Panty Liners are GOTS-certified organic cotton. The tampons are 100% biodegradable, in recyclable packaging, with no plastic outer wrapping. Unlike the plastic used in many other disposable brands, the applicator tampons also have a cardboard applicator.
Likewise, TOM Organic Pads are biodegradable, hypoallergenic, breathable and free from chlorine and dioxin bleach. The period cup is medical-grade silicone, following sustainable manufacturing principles.
Innovative and trending TOM Organic Period Briefs are made with soft, organic cotton and are breathable and reusable for a practical, sustainable solution. They look like regular underwear, but the 4-layer leakproof design can hold up to three tampons of fluid, an economically viable alternative for consumers.
Tsuno
Every one of the Tsuno eco-friendly period products comes in recyclable artist-illustrated packaging.
The Natural Bamboo Pads and Natural Bamboo Panty Liners have a natural bamboo and corn fibre top sheet with a biodegradable sleeve wrapper.
The Organic Cotton Tampons are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton and are free from chlorine and dioxin bleach, using bamboo for its softness, absorbency, breathability and sustainability credentials.
Natracare
Natracare doesn't use synthetic chemicals, chlorine and plastic found in many disposables. The pads come in various sizes and styles and are all plastic, chlorine and perfume-free with only eco-friendly materials.
The tampons are available with or without applicators and are made from 100% compostable certified organic cotton. The applicators are also compostable from biodegradable cardboard.
Natracare also has a point-of-sale counter unit and floor display for displaying the range in the store.
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