Feminine care products are experiencing a boom as consumers look to brands for intimate wellness. The market for such products has expanded thanks to female empowerment, body positivity and destigmatizing previously taboo categories.
Gynecologists emphasize the importance of proper feminine hygiene as something which includes products which effectively cleanse both internal and external genital areas, including products to clean the vulva (Vulvum) and external genitalia (Externaly Genital Areas). A gentle soap and washcloth or specific cleansing spray made to target Vulva are among the recommendations.
1. Intimate Wash
Many people believe intimate hygiene is essential to prevent bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections and other issues; however, more extensive research will demonstrate otherwise. Gynecological wash may not even be needed and using soaps and shower gels around the vulva can actually do more damage than good.
Soaps, shower gels and other body products used in the genital area may alter its natural acidic pH balance and lead to issues like itchy, dry skin and an increase in bacteria growth.
An intimate wash, such as the CAREFREE Duo Effect Intimate Wash, designed specifically to be gentle on sensitive vulvae is designed to maintain their pH balance while neutralising any unpleasant odour caused by sebum, sweat and urine traces or menstrual blood that become trapped under your vulvae. It helps neutralise these smells to give you fresh breath!
Douches, wipes, and other soaps do not offer this benefit and can even wipe out good bacteria that reside within your vulva – which is why it’s essential that only use feminine washes that have been specifically developed and clinically tested by gynecologists.
2. Intimate Wipes
Intimate wipes are designed specifically to cleanse and support the vulva’s natural pH balance and microbiome, making them great post shower, when travelling, after exercising, pre sex or on periods.
Consider selecting natural and organic wipes made with soothing ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile or cucumber that won’t cause irritation or allergies. Avoid those containing alcohol, fragrances or harsh chemicals which could potentially aggravate conditions like allergies. There are also feminine wipes made of apple cider vinegar or lactic acid which can neutralize unpleasant odors without resorting to synthetic fragrances to cover them up.
Biodegradable and flushable intimate wipes are great options when traveling or without access to a shower, providing moisture retention during use. Sywiep is one brand offering these reusable intimate wipes made of bamboo soaked in purified water solution without alcohol or fragrances for easy reusability.
3. Liners
Recent years have witnessed an unprecedented explosion in intimate care products on the market. To best utilize each product and use them efficiently, it’s vitally important that users know what each one does and its purpose. High-quality feminine hygiene products should balance pH levels while supporting vaginal health and help with itching, irritation and infection prevention.
Liners are light but powerful absorbent products designed to handle light to moderate flows (depending on the type of liner), keeping you feeling fresh and confident throughout your daily routine. Liners can help absorb daily vaginal discharge, spot between periods or after-sex fluids – ideal for daily vaginal discharge absorption, tampon backup or after-sex fluid absorption.
For optimal hygiene, always change your liners in a private and clean space. Before handling a liner, wash your hands thoroughly and unroll its long strip of paper on the back to open it. Make sure that when disposing of used liners they are covered in tissue or toilet paper before being put in the bin! Finally, remember to wipe front to back when wiping so as to prevent bacteria transmission between your bum and vulva!
4. Feminine Wipes
Feminine wipes are a convenient and cost-effective way to reduce bacteria exposure in your intimate area. Plus, they’re great when traveling without access to restrooms!
Make sure that the feminine wipes you select meet your specific needs by reviewing their ingredients list, checking for things such as fragrances, glycerin and preservatives. There are many natural, organic and biodegradable alternatives which do not contain such ingredients and which are also hypoallergenic and animal cruelty free.
Women using feminine wipes to maintain the proper pH balance of their vulvae and remove bacteria can benefit greatly, according to online health care provider Medzino. When selecting feminine wipes, choose ones made of gentle materials with soothing ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E; some of the most recommended feminine wipes are fragrance-free, paraben-free, oil or alcohol free and contain probiotics and postbiotics (beneficial byproducts from bacterial metabolism) for supporting growth of beneficial microbiota.
