Intimate care products help promote cleanliness, balance and confidence at every stage in life. Intimate washes contain gentle ingredients designed to clean without damaging vulvar skin or its delicate ecosystem.
Genital areas naturally clean themselves, however harsh cleansers may disrupt their natural pH balance and cause irritation, making it important to use gentle intimate wash products with soothing natural ingredients.
Maintaining a healthy pH balance
A healthy pH balance can protect against infections, soothe discomfort and support the microbiome – but hormonal fluctuations, sexual activity, hygiene products or antibiotics can upset this equilibrium and leave you feeling uncomfortable.
An intimate care regimen designed to maintain this balance can provide lasting support and comfort throughout your life. Look for pH-balanced cleansers that don’t over-cleanse, encouraging a balanced vaginal microbiome instead. Furthermore, look for products free from fragrance or other harsh ingredients which have been specially developed by OB/GYN experts as safe products to use daily.
Staying intimate can also be made more comfortable using wipes and other intimate care items, including wipes designed specifically to keep intimacy areas hygienic. Wipes provide an easy way to refresh skin during and after periods, or can be used for sweat, discharge or post-sex fluids. You may even find liners suitable for any light flow that occurs at the end of periods.
Soothing sensitive skin
Intimate care products provide protection from infections and irritation while supporting its natural pH balance and flora. Dermatologically tested and safe for daily use, intimate wash products like Ningen Kiwi Intimate Wash or VWash Plus recommended by gynaecologists can also help protect from infection while controlling odors or soothing the vulva area.
Regular shower gels and soaps often contain higher pH levels than the slightly acidic pH level found naturally in vulva tissue, potentially leading to irritation. They may also contain irritating ingredients like sulfates and fragrances which disrupt a healthy microbiome ecosystem.
Select a gentle formula packed with soothing ingredients like aloe vera and chamomile extract to keep the skin supple and hydrated. Consider selecting a fragrance-free intimate wash that’s hypoallergenic, free from sulfates, phthalates and parabens, while using reusable feminine liners to protect clothing and underwear from discharge, sweat or after-sex fluids; they’re especially helpful during menstruation or physical activity.
Maintaining genital hygiene
Feminine hygiene market generates millions of dollars for economies around the globe each year, yet most gynecologists agree that women can safely go without soaps, washes, douches or any other cleaning products to care for their vulva and vagina.
Over-washing of the genital area may wipe out good bacteria, leading to an overgrowth of yeast that produces itching, fishy smell and burning sensations during intercourse or urination.
As an alternative, use intimate washes designed specifically to gently cleanse without drying out or altering its natural pH balance, such as those featuring emollients to soothe and calm skin. You could also try using hydrating gel for intimate areas, which may prove particularly helpful during menstruation. Liners provide another great option for daily intimate hygiene – these mini towels absorb discharge, sweat or after-sex fluids and may even help alleviate menstrual cramps – and come in various shapes and sizes to fit every vulva!
Maintaining gynecological and urological health
Intimate feminine hygiene products must be carefully developed and clinically tested to provide gentle yet thorough cleaning without harming the natural vulva microflora of women’s intimate areas. Proper care of these areas plays a key role in preventing infections while supporting overall women’s health.
Soaping or using detergents scented with scents such as citrus can change the natural pH balance in this sensitive region and increase infection risks, while using fragranced hygiene products in this sensitive zone could result in Vulva Dermatitis.
Moreland OB-GYN doctors suggest using feminine washes specifically tailored for the vulva, along with liners to protect from bacteria build-up. Furthermore, it’s also recommended that after each use of the toilet you wipe from front to back to ensure bacteria doesn’t migrate into your urinary tract or urethra and further spread disease.
