Looking for an "organic menstrual cup"? That speaks well of you: you want what's healthiest for your body and for the planet.
However, if a brand is selling you a "Certified Organic" cup, be wary — it's impossible. Here's why this label cannot exist for menstrual cups, and what the real criteria are to look for to get a genuinely safe product.
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1- Why an "organic" cup doesn't exist
For a product to receive Organic Agriculture (AB) or Cosmos/Ecocert certification, it must be derived from… agriculture (plants, livestock).
Yet a quality menstrual cup is made from Silicone.
Silicone doesn't grow in fields. It comes from Silica — in other
words, sand (rock).
👉 The verdict: There is no such thing as "organic sand", just as there is no "organic water". A cup can therefore technically never be certified Organic. If anyone tells you otherwise, it is greenwashing.
2- The real safe alternative: Platinum Silicone
The fact that an Organic label is impossible doesn't mean all cups are equal. There is a clear hierarchy in material quality.
- TPE (Thermoplastic): A petroleum-derived plastic. Porous and heat-sensitive. Best avoided.
- Peroxide Silicone: Cheaper to produce, it requires a lengthy "curing" process to remove toxic volatile residues. If this is done poorly, those residues can migrate into your body.
- Platinum Silicone (The Gold Standard): This is what we use for La Cup Luneale. Catalysed with platinum (a precious metal), it is pure, stable, releases no residues and withstands repeated sterilisation. It is the highest medical grade available.
3- The 3 safety criteria (Checklist)
Since you can't rely on an "Organic" logo, here is what you should demand:
A. Zero dyes, zero additives
Why add pink or purple colouring or glitter to an internal product? It's an unnecessary chemical addition that increases the risk of allergic reaction or
interaction.
👉 The Luneale choice: Full transparency. No dyes, no silver nanoparticles (often marketed as "antibacterial" but scientifically
controversial).
B. Made in France (The real thing)
European regulations are among the strictest in the world (REACH). Buying a cup manufactured in France guarantees that the silicone contains no phthalates, bisphenol or heavy metals — substances prohibited in Europe but permitted elsewhere.
C. Material Certification
Don't just trust the word "medical" printed on the box. The silicone used must be certified biocompatible (strict standards such as ISO 10993 or USP Class VI). This guarantees that the raw material has been tested and is inert to mucous membranes.
4- Table: "Organic" cup (Marketing) vs Safe cup (Reality)
Don't be fooled by kraft cardboard packaging:
| Criterion | "Green Marketing" Cup | Genuinely Safe Medical Cup |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Standard silicone (peroxide) or TPE. | Platinum Medical-Grade Silicone. |
| Origin | Often Asia (packaged in Europe). | Made in France (full traceability). |
| Ingredients | Dyes, glitter, additives. | 0% Additives (fully transparent). |
| Safety | Unclear. | Biocompatibility-certified material. |
Conclusion: You will never find an "organic" cup — but you've found something better: a medical-grade, pure, French-made and safety-certified cup. That is the Luneale commitment.
