The Response I Received

To my astonishment, the article garnered an overwhelming number of views:

Typically, my articles receive between 20 to 60 views, so this surge was astounding! Within just 24 hours, a reader reached out, clarifying that titanium dioxide differs from titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The latter is known for its carcinogenic properties, which is why I have chosen to avoid it altogether.

The tampon brand in question should not be advertising an inorganic substance as organic. Moreover, I suspect that America has been slow to scientifically investigate this chemical, as the existing research is scant, while other nations are taking action to ban it. For instance, the European Union has recently prohibited titanium dioxide from being used as a food additive.

We Must Embrace Europe's Stance on Titanium Dioxide

Why this additive is deemed "no longer safe."

Unlike the EU, which is moving to ban this additive, the U.S. shows no intention of doing so. Perhaps this is due to the cost-effectiveness and aesthetic benefits it brings! If the EU deems titanium dioxide unsafe for food, I certainly don’t want it in my sanitary products either—it's simply not worth it for the sake of appearance.

The reader's email, signed only with the initials KP, led me to wonder if someone affiliated with the tampon brand had reached out. While I understand their perspective, my goal was to inform the public about a brand misrepresenting its product.

The Misleading Nature of "Organic" Products

Titanium dioxide is not organic. It feels unjust for consumers to pay a premium for items labeled as healthy, only to find out they are equally harmful as their conventional counterparts. I was frustrated, having paid extra for the same harmful additives, which fueled my desire to write.

In my anger, I poured my heart into the article. After a three-week hiatus from writing, my grammar may have suffered, but that was acceptable! That's one of the beauties of Medium—you can express yourself authentically. I believe this is what resonated with readers and contributed to the article’s viral success.

Finding my passion for writing about social injustices allowed my voice and enthusiasm to shine through. To my surprise, it worked—the message spread widely!

A Boost of Confidence

While I recognize that my writing still requires refinement, this experience provided the encouragement I needed. I firmly believe that writing consistently leads to improvement. If you wish to avoid titanium dioxide in your products, consider exploring this article:

Code Names for Titanium Dioxide

Uncover the hidden names used to disguise this harmful additive in food products.

Thank you for taking the time to read my journey! I'm grateful for the opportunity to share this truth with so many people and for the supportive community of writers on Medium—your encouragement drives me to enhance my skills every day!