Maintaining personal hygiene is vital for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and intimate care products have become an enormous segment of the industry. Products like intimate wash help maintain the natural pH balance in your vulva while remaining free from sulfates, parabens and other preservatives which could otherwise disrupt its delicate ecosystem.
These products have also been evaluated for safety by both gynecological and dermatologic specialists.
Vaginal Washes
Most people already maintain daily skin-care routines for their faces and bodies; so why not add intimate washes into that regimen as well? These products have been developed specifically to be gentle on labia while preserving natural pH balance of your vulva.
While it’s essential to regularly cleanse the outside of your genitalia (labia majora, labia minora, clitoris and urethral opening) it is also vital not to overwash. Douching, for instance, often seen as healthy practice can actually push STIs upward toward fallopian tubes and cause pelvic inflammatory disease.
External feminine washes must be carefully designed and clinically assessed to ensure they won’t interfere with normal vulva microflora. Our hypoallergenic formula has been approved by gynecologists, and contains no soap, parabens, phthalates, SLS or artificial fragrances – plus proceeds from each purchase go toward supporting women worldwide who don’t have access to menstrual hygiene education and menstrual hygiene access! Love that!
Liners
Liners are an easy and cost-effective way to keep intimate areas clean, fresh, and healthy. From everyday vaginal discharge to light periods in between menstrual cycles or sweat absorption post-sex fluids – they make life simpler!
Your choice of lining should be free from parabens, which have been proven to cause irritation to sensitive areas. When searching for products labeled hypoallergenic or fragrance-free, be wary of those that contain phthalates; these compounds have been linked with reproductive issues.
If you use liners, make sure that they are changed regularly to reduce infections and discomfort. We suggest changing every three to four hours — or as necessary. Also remember to dispose of them properly so they do not cause blockages in the pipes!
Moisturisers
Moisturizers (emollients) are leave-on treatments designed to soften and smooth skin (such as glycerol stearate or cetomacrogol). Moisturizers for intimate skin are non-hormonal solutions designed to increase tissue quality and elasticity; typically sold in creams, gels or ointment forms for easy use.
Vaginal moisturizers should also provide relief for vaginal dryness and itching, without using harmful petrochemicals, parabens, phthalates or synthetic fragrance. They should have a pH range between 3-4.
Some brands are appealing to Millennial women by offering products that promote intimate self-care, including pH-balanced intimate care solutions that can restore genitalia health and help balance microbiomes. Love Wellness, Nua and Queen V are examples of such brands offering plant-based femcare products and encouraging consumers to #TakeCareDownThere.
Soothing Creams
The Ultimate Soothing Cream is a luxurious non-greasy cream designed to soothe, replenish and revitalize dry intimate skin. Free from sulfates, parabens, propylene glycol mineral oil phthalates petrochemicals synthetic fragrance
The feminine intimate wellness category continues to thrive thanks to an influx of beauty-inspired brands redefining traditional femcare products through premiumization, innovation and emotion. A range of sensuous pH-balanced intimate care products such as washes, wipes, sprays powders and lubricants designed for women of all ages has emerged to destigmatize previously taboo categories and improve women’s wellbeing.
Studies indicate that use of scented intimate products and the practice of douching could increase exposure to potentially carcinogenic or endocrine-disrupting chemicals that could have long-term health ramifications through various pathways such as inflammation response, microbiota change or disruption. Future research should investigate demographic variations in product use patterns at intersections of race, class gender and educational attainment for any potential impact at these intersections.
