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Poor care - prone to infections
Many women of all ages complain of problems with their intimate areas, which are highly prone to irritation. Dry skin appearing there, redness, itching and burning are just a few examples of common complaints. Unfortunately, irritation problems are not the only ones we can encounter. For many women, recurrent infections are also a significant complaint.
At the same time, it turns out that improper intimate hygiene can become the cause of the ailments mentioned above or aggravate their symptoms. Poorly selected cosmetics lead to dryness and irritation of the skin, and the strong detergents contained in them can make the symptoms of allergies or infections worse. That's why we recommend intimate hygiene cosmetics with tested and properly balanced composition.
What can harm intimate hygiene?
The intimate area, especially the female vagina, contains beneficial lactic acid bacteria that provide the right pH and protect against infections. Removing them can end in irritation, but also more serious inflammation and infection. Therefore, feminine intimate hygiene should be able to preserve these bacteria in the right amount. For this reason, substances such as gray soap, strong detergents, parabens and preservatives, and even very strong dyes and fragrances are inadvisable.
What should be included in intimate hygiene products?
Without a doubt, the best choice is natural intimate hygiene products, which help to sustainably cleanse these delicate areas. In doing so, it is extremely important to use gentle intimate hygiene gels with a mild composition based on natural plant extracts. Among them, the ingredients described below deserve special attention.
Lactic acid
Lactic acid is particularly recommended for intimate hygiene due to the fact that it helps maintain the correct pH of the intimate area. It lowers the pH to the most human-friendly level and makes women less likely to suffer from irritation and infection. This is primarily due to the proper cultivation of lactic acid bacilli.
Aloe vera extract
It has moisturizing and soothing properties, and has a gently cooling effect, which can be particularly beneficial when irritation occurs. Aloe vera extract is sometimes called a "natural soothing patch" because it accelerates recovery.
Panthenol
This is another ingredient with soothing and regenerative effects. It helps to gently moisturize the skin and makes it regenerate faster. It also has a positive effect on mucous membranes.
Licorice and other plants
Licorice extracts have antibacterial and antiviral effects. They are great in intimate hygiene products, as they help soothe inflammation. They have a refreshing, cleansing effect and make the feeling of freshness last longer.
Other plants can also have positive effects on the intimate area. Noteworthy among them are dandelion, which has soothing and antiseptic properties, or cranberry, which has an astringent effect and helps fight urinary and genital tract infections.
Glycerin
This is a substance with a moisturizing effect, which at the same time perfectly regenerates and cools. Its salutary effect is especially strong if it is enriched with plant extracts that blend well with it. Vegetable glycerin is a common addition to intimate hygiene - because products that contain it also have a better, smoother texture. Examples include attractive cube emulsions.
Effects of using properly selected intimate hygiene cosmetics
Using the best possible intimate hygiene cosmetics not only allows you to maintain cleanliness and freshness, but also helps properly take care of the condition of the skin and mucous membranes. It eliminates irritation and allergies, and additionally reduces the chance of developing infections. The use of good intimate hygiene cosmetics is especially important for women during menstruation.