Long gone are the days when toilet soap was the only product available for keeping your lady parts clean. Today, cosmetic companies offer an impressive selection of cleansing feminine hygiene products to suit any taste and budget, which can even make it hard to choose the one that’s best for you. Here are a few tips for choosing the right feminine wash that will provide effective, yet delicate care.
Feminine washes usually come in a form of a gel or a foam, making them similar to body washes and facial cleansers, but there are certain differences between face/body cleansers and feminine washes. Feminine hygiene products usually have a more acidic pH, ranging between 4 and 4.5; a higher (more alkaline) pH can be detrimental to the natural healthy flora of your intimate areas, while a lower (even more acidic) pH can irritate the sensitive skin and mucosae down there.
The second important difference between feminine washes and other cleansing products is that they contain special ingredients that help them to perform the specific tasks expected from intimate cleansers, such as:
- delicate and at the same time effective cleansing of the skin and mucosae of the intimate areas;
- maintaining an optimal pH level in the intimate areas;
- a soothing effect to relieve irritation caused by wearing too tight or synthetic underwear, or excessive sweating;
- odour prevention;
- moisturising and maintaining the hydro-lipid balance of the intimate areas.
As a result, a good feminine wash should contain the following ingredients alongside mild surfactants.
Lactic Acid
Lactic acid is responsible for maintaining the optimal pH level of the product and, as a result, of your intimate parts. It also helps to inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms responsible for bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection.
Natural Plant Extracts
Most intimate washes contain plant extracts with moisturising, soothing, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. They include, but are not limited to, chamomile extract, aloe vera extract, sage extract, tea tree extract, oak bark extract, and calendula (marigold) extract.
Panthenol and Allantoin
These ingredients are valued for their moisturising, soothing, regenerative, and anti-inflammatory effect. They also help to prevent odour.
Special Ingredients
Some intimate washes are designed to not only keep the lady parts clean and fresh, but also relieve the symptoms of yeast infection of bacterial vaginosis. Such products contain special ingredients that help to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria and fungi, for example, piroctone olamine (Octopirox), a compound used to treat candida and other fungal infections.
Of course, the use of medicated feminine washes in no way can replace proper treatment prescribed by a gynaecologist, but it can help manage the symptoms, while antibiotics or antifungal medications are doing their job.
If you choose the right feminine wash, it will gently and carefully cleanse the skin and mucosae of your lady parts, provide a feeling of comfort and freshness for the whole day, and protect you against discomfort cased by skin irritation. In our online shop Organic Store, you can find a great selection of feminine washes produced by trustworthy brands of natural and organic cosmetics. We offer affordable prices, secure and convenient payment methods, and international delivery to make your online shopping experience as comfortable as possible.
Feminine Hygiene Products in Our Store
Triuga Sensitive Intimate Gel Wash, 300 ml |