# Kelp Fiber Tampons Vyld Makes Healthy Period Products from Seaweed By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-09-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-period-products References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/health/vyld-seaweed-tampons-outperform-conventional-products/) & [vyldness.de](https://www.vyldness.de/)  Vyld is a Berlin-based start-up that makes healthy period products with seaweed that help to support a well-balanced vaginal microbiome. Vyld collaborated with [MyMicrobiome](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exfoliating-glove), the world’s leading company in independent microbiome-friendly certifications, on a scientific study. As Dr. Kristin Neumann, CEO of MyMicrobiome explains, "The results of the pilot project are promising: lactobacilli, which are important for the vaginal microbiome, showed above-average positive growth compared to comparative products made from cotton and viscose. An intact vaginal microbiome is important to ward off pathogens." One period product at a time, the start-up is challenging conventional menstruation products that contain toxic substances and are constructed from wasteful materials. Kelpon tampons are [plastic-free and biodegradable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cheeky-panda-pads) on land and in water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Microbiome-friendly Period Products:** A trend toward developing period products that support a healthy vaginal microbiome with ingredients like seaweed could disrupt the conventional menstrual product market. - **Sustainable and Biodegradable Menstrual Products:** As consumers become more conscious of the environmental impact of conventional menstrual products, there is an opportunity for companies to create sustainable products like Vyld's kelp fiber tampons. - **Collaboration with Microbiome Research Companies:** Partnering with microbiome research companies to scientifically demonstrate the health benefits of ingredients in period products, like Vyld's collaboration with MyMicrobiome, could become a trend for promoting innovative period products. ### Where This Applies - **Feminine Hygiene:** Companies in the feminine hygiene industry could benefit from incorporating sustainable, microbiome-friendly ingredients in their products. - **Microbiome Research:** Microbiome research companies could explore collaborations with feminine hygiene companies to test the effectiveness of new ingredients for period products that support a healthy vagina microbiome. - **Sustainable Packaging:** As the trend toward sustainable menstrual products grows, there could be an opportunity for the sustainable packaging industry to help develop and distribute eco-friendly packaging for these products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Viral Organic Tampons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-for-your-v.md) - [Sustainable Hemp-Made Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mewalii.md) - [Eco-Conscious Menstrual Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natracare.md) - [Biodegradable Period Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-arlo-pads.md) - [Breathable Bamboo Sanitary Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knh.md) - [Sleek Seaweed-Based Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelp-clothing.md) - [Eco-Friendly Feminine Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-tampons.md) - [Eco-Friendly Menstrual Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-periodt.md) - [Ocean-Conserving Hygiene Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finisterre.md)