That being said, I’d appreciated the above article and recommendations and will likely try Presto when I find it, and also Anita Faulkner’s recommendation of Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Mega rolls too! I thought maybe the chronic yeast infection I’ve managed to stave off for the last year had suddenly come back, but I followed my suspicion over Charmin causing my UTIs, to find it does indeed cause symptoms of yeast infections.

You’ve trusted Mamavation to cover topics like the safest teas, safest disposable plates, and safest cookware, Now join us as we delve into the places others dare not go–toilet paper.

But did you know that your toilet paper could be treated with harsh chemicals regardless if it’s “sustainable” or not? Costco’s Kirkland signature tissue products are also made from newly harvested trees, earning them an “F” grade as well. I hate ALL toilet paper made over the past several years, ever since regulations require it to break up almost instantly. There are several types of sustainable fiber options these companies could use instead, including fibers made of recycled paper, bamboo, hemp and wheat straw.

The company takes pride in partnering with leading manufacturers to ensure that their Kirkland Signature products meet or exceed the quality standards of the national brands. No plastic, which is very important to me and the paper they wrap each roll in normally comes in the most amazing designs.

And as a woman, what I put inside me to wipe can have an impact on my health because I’m very vascular down there. According to lab tests, these products contain organic fluorine, which is a marker for PFAS “forever chemicals. Ethoxylated ingredients (like PEGs) on their own are of low concern to humans, however, the process of ethoxylation can leave behind trace amounts of carcinogens: ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. Kirkland Signature Triple Satin is made from both virgin cellulose pulp and recycled pulp, with the tissue consisting of cellulose fibres, provided from different wood sources and water.