Choosing an intimate hygiene product is a delicate topic, but there is no reason to ignore it. Female genitals need special care, ordinary toilet soap is not suitable for daily use in this area. Therefore, it is better to choose a special tool.
Intimate hygiene: the opinion of a gynecologist
Gynecologists traditionally do not recommend caring for sensitive skin and genital mucosa with ordinary soap. Alkaline toilet soap can disrupt the acidic microflora in the vagina, cause active multiplication of opportunistic microorganisms and weaken local immunity. Various aromatic additives can provoke irritation and dry the skin.
Gynecologists recommend using ordinary soap no more than once or twice a week, and the rest of the time limit yourself to washing the intimate area with running warm water a couple of times a day or more often (during menstruation, after going to the toilet). This restriction does not apply to various hygiene products for women, the composition of which is specially selected in order to provide careful care for intimate areas.
Forms for the release of special tools
Personal hygiene products for women come in several convenient forms. Gel is a cosmetic product in the form of an emulsion with useful components that support the health of the intimate sphere, and lactic acid. This is the most common form of issuing funds.
Intimate soap acts more tender than usual. This effect is achieved due to natural plant components and lactic acid. In addition, a special soap for the care of the genitals does not contain dyes and aromatic additives that can adversely affect the microflora.
Mousse or foam is suitable for gentle cleansing of very sensitive skin, prone to irritation. This hygiene product for women gently cleanses, does not cause dryness and preserves the microflora. Special wipes do not contain alcohol and harmful additives, therefore they are suitable for use in conditions where it is not possible to wash normally.
Intimate cream is designed to soothe the skin after hair removal and prevent irritation. In addition, it is recommended to apply the cream before swimming in any open water (and even in the pool). Such a hygiene product for women can also be used as a lubricant.
Intimate deodorant helps fight the unpleasant odor that occurs with dysbiosis. Until the situation normalizes, you can spray deodorant on your skin and clean linen after a shower in order to maintain freshness for a long time. But it is important to remember that not a single tool for intimate hygiene can cure dysbiosis. With such a problem, you need to contact a gynecologist.
Rules for choosing a hygiene product
During ovulation and on critical days it is better to choose intimate cosmetics that support an acidified environment. If you are concerned about a feeling of dryness (this often happens with various irregularities, malfunctions of the menstrual cycle or during menopause), it is worth giving preference to the most neutral means.
The best means for intimate hygiene for women suffering from vaginal dysbiosis is with antiseptics that inhibit the growth of pathogenic microflora. Such gels and mousses are sold in pharmacies or specialized cosmetic stores, where all requirements for storage conditions are observed.
When choosing cosmetics for intimate hygiene, you must read the composition. The product should not contain preservatives or flavorings. The presence of perfumed additives can be determined by smell, and preservatives in the composition indicate too long a shelf life (more than a year).
For daily use, you need to choose a hygiene product for women that has a neutral pH or a slightly sour reaction. Cosmetics should be as natural and of high quality as possible.
The composition of products for intimate hygiene
An intimate hygiene product must necessarily contain lactic acid, which is produced by bacteria that normally live in the vagina. This substance inhibits pathogenic microflora and stimulates beneficial growth. Usually, the products also contain a number of useful additives:
- sage extract (suitable for sensitive skin, which is prone to inflammatory reactions);
- chamomile extract (heals microdamages on the mucous membranes and skin, relieves itching and burning);
- marigold extract (relieves redness and relieves inflammatory reactions);
- aloe extract (effectively moisturizes the skin and has a mild calming effect);
- panthenol (activates the restoration of the skin and mucous membranes in case of damage, gently cares and heals microcracks);
- Vitamin D (heals and soothes the skin, moisturizes well).
Gel "Lactacid Femina" with lactic acid
The gel does not contain soap and rarely does not cause irritation (in case of individual intolerance to the component), suitable for frequent use. Lactic acid maintains a normal level of acidity in the vagina. Manufacturers recommend using Lactacid Femin daily, but it’s better to limit the frequency of hygiene products for women on the mucous membranes. The cost of the gel is 170-200 rubles. Also under this brand are napkins for intimate hygiene and mousse for owners of sensitive skin.
Bacterial soap "Green Pharmacy"
A pharmacy product for intimate hygiene for women perfectly cleanses, has a bactericidal and mild anti-inflammatory effect due to the presence of tea tree oil. There is also vitamin B5, which moisturizes the skin and stimulates the healing of microcracks. Intimate soap is very gentle, but using it more often two to three times a week is still not recommended. The cost of one bottle with a dispenser is 130-150 rubles. According to reviews, the tool is spent very economically.
TianDe Gel for delicate care
The gel has an optimal level of acidity, is a mild and natural remedy. When used correctly, it does not cause an allergic reaction and irritation, helps prevent the appearance of a stale smell, and prevents dry mucous membranes and skin. The antibacterial effect can inhibit the growth of opportunistic bacteria, but with frequent use it can negatively affect the beneficial microflora. The gel contains a complex of vitamins, extracts of chamomile, lemon balm, sage and aloe. The cost of one bottle with a convenient dispenser is about 350 rubles.
Natural Carefree Intimate Hygiene Gel
In the range of products for feminine hygiene Carefree gel for the care of intimate areas appeared a long time ago. The gel has a light aroma and neutral pH, does not contain soap, alcohol and chemical additives. It acts very gently, does not violate the natural microflora, so it is suitable for daily use. Judging by the reviews, an agent for intimate hygiene for women does not foam well (like any gel with a truly natural composition). Carefree gel costs 150-200 rubles. To maintain freshness throughout the day, you can additionally purchase napkins for intimate hygiene from the same brand. Still wipes are suitable as a hygiene product for bedridden women.
Gentle Cleansing: Nivea's Intimate
The gel for intimate hygiene does not contain dyes, soaps, but the composition includes lactic acid and chamomile extract. The product does not irritate or dry the skin even with frequent use, soothes inflammation and has a slight deodorizing effect. For this reason, an agent for intimate hygiene is suitable for a woman 50 and older, that is, during menopause. The cost of Intimate is 160-200 rubles.
Sesderma intimate hygiene gel
The gel contains burdock extract, panthenol and hyaluronic acid. An agent for intimate hygiene relieves minor inflammatory processes and facilitates the unpleasant manifestations of thrush, maintains skin elasticity, soothes and gently cares for the most delicate areas. Judging by the reviews, the only drawback is the high cost. A gel costs about 2, 400 rubles.
Gel for feminine hygiene "Epigen Intimacy"
Epigen Intimate contains not only lactic acid that supports the normal microflora of the vagina, but also glycyrrhizin, which effectively resists bacteria. Therefore, the gel is recommended not for daily use, but for problematic moments - during the period of menstruation, after sexual intercourse or in the treatment of thrush. In pharmacies, the tool costs a little more than 500 rubles.
SebaMed: gel for young girls
The gel has a low pH (3.8), so it is more suitable for young girls, most of whom have a slightly acidic balance in the vagina. The composition for intimate hygiene includes a fragrance, but the aroma is light, barely perceptible. There are also natural ingredients, such as betaine, panthenol and virgin cut extract, which restore microflora and relieve inflammation.
