Most women pay a lot of attention to skin care, makeup and completely forget about more sensitive areas. The intimate zone is especially in need of proper care. For this, many special tools have been developed, one of which is an intimate hygiene cream. Such a cosmetic product helps to soften and soothe irritated skin. Let's consider in more detail what intimate creams are and how to use them correctly.
Intimate Hygiene Products
Normally, the vaginal environment contains both “good” and “bad” bacteria. If a woman is completely healthy, the number of beneficial microorganisms is much larger than the second. The acid balance of the intimate zone is somewhat different from the balance of human skin and is 3.8-4.3 pH. To maintain it, it is necessary to monitor not only the state of health, but also use special means to care for intimate areas.
To maintain the required level of acidity in the sensitive area, the following products must be used:
- soap for intimate hygiene;
- foam (mousse) for sensitive skin;
- wipes for express cleansing;
- cream (soothing) for intimate hygiene;
- intimate deodorant;
- gel for cleansing intimate areas.
It is highly recommended not to use ordinary toilet, cosmetic soap and gel. Such funds have an increased level of acidity, which negatively affects the microflora. Vaginal dysbiosis develops if the pH level is kept at 6 units.
Vaginal dysbiosis: causes of development
Bacterial vaginosis, or vaginal dysbiosis, is a gynecological ailment that occurs quite often in women. A healthy woman in the intimate zone has more than 95% of lactobacilli. They inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms and maintain the correct acid balance.
Hormonal disorders, improper hygiene, frequent changes in sexual partners, long-term antibiotic therapy, and improper contraceptives lead to vaginal dysbiosis. To prevent irritation and dryness in the intimate area, you should definitely use soap or gel for intimate hygiene. The reviews of experts indicate that the composition of such products contains only “soft” surfactants that help maintain and restore microflora.
The composition of products for intimate hygiene
When buying funds for the care of a sensitive area, a woman needs to pay attention to the composition of the products. A mandatory component is lactic acid, which allows you to maintain the desired balance of microflora and pH. It is desirable that the composition contains an antibacterial substance.
The consistency of funds is also slightly different. Soap for intimate hygiene should be more liquid. This is due to the fact that polymers are used in its composition, which do not cause irritation of delicate skin and are more easily washed off with water.
Intimate products should not contain fragrances, dyes. Such a product has a delicate, delicate aroma due to the presence in the composition of natural components, for example, an extract of herbs (sage, chamomile). For sensitive skin prone to irritation, an agent containing aloe vera should be selected.
Soap or gel for intimate hygiene?
Reviews suggest that choosing an intimate remedy is necessary depending on the type of skin. With a tendency to dryness and irritation, a gel is more suitable. This is an emulsion, in the composition of which soap is completely absent. After application, a feeling of freshness and moisture remains. The composition of the gels should not be various perfume fragrances, dyes. Such a tool practically does not foam.
Intimate soap will also help maintain the proper balance of vaginal microflora. Many women prefer this type of personal care product. Soap should not contain active detergents in the composition, flavorings. Typically, such a tool manufacturers enrich with herbal extracts.
Means "Vagilak"
As part of the complex therapy of gynecological pathologies and to eliminate vaginal dryness, you can use Vagilak gel. The product contains lactic acid, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, hydroxyethyl cellulose and purified water. In the package you can find a special applicator for introducing the gel into the vagina. In addition, the tool can simply be applied to the external genitalia.
Vagilak gel is often recommended for use by women during menopause, when against the background of hormonal changes, various unpleasant sensations arise in the intimate area. According to reviews, the tool is able to quickly eliminate dryness, irritation, itching. With these symptoms, the gel can be used daily. Due to the presence of lactic acid, the product supports a healthy microflora in the vagina.
Female Intimate Hygiene Oil
Currently, not many women know this product. It is worth paying attention to with a tendency to irritation and dryness in the intimate zone. Intimate hygiene oil can be used daily. The tool helps to cleanse and moisturize the delicate area.
An obligatory component in the composition is the same lactic acid, which helps to form a protective barrier and prevent the development of dysbiosis. Healthy microflora of the vagina is the key to a woman's well-being.
MiCo Oil "Lavender"
A lot of positive recommendations deserved the MiCo Lavender oil for intimate hygiene. The manufacturer claims that he does not use harmful substances in the process of creating products. Natural components are selected by experts very carefully.
One of the popular products of this brand is intimate oil. The composition of the product includes hydrophilic oil, lavender oil , olives, tamanu and tea tree. The action of these components is enhanced by extracts of chamomile, oak bark, sage, calendula and walnut.
The cosmetic product allows you to gently cleanse the intimate parts of the body, maintain the correct level of acidity and eliminate unpleasant sensations in the form of itching and burning. The tool has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect.
How to apply?
Oil for the care of the intimate area is used in the same way as any other remedy in this category. A small amount of emulsion must be applied to the skin and rinse with warm water. The tool is quite suitable for daily use.
Most of the customers were satisfied with the result after using this intimate oil. A significant advantage is its cost-effectiveness. A 200 ml bottle lasts for 5-6 months.
We select a cream
After removing unwanted hairs in the intimate area, many women face the problem of irritation and redness of the skin. To avoid such consequences, you should use a cream for intimate hygiene. The tool will help protect delicate skin from external negative factors. Cream is recommended to use before visiting the beach, pool.
The most popular remedy in this category is Vagisil (Italy). The cream is able to eliminate many unpleasant symptoms in the vaginal area. The composition is absolutely safe for the skin.
Another effective tool that can prevent the development of various inflammatory processes in the intimate zone in women is considered to be "Intimacy" - a cream containing exclusively natural ingredients. According to the instructions, the cream can be used daily for intimate hygiene. It is also recommended to be used to enhance sensitivity.
"Vagizil": instructions for use
The price of a small tube with a volume of 15 ml ranges from 380-460 rubles. Despite the rather high cost, the Pfizer tool is very popular. It should not be used to cleanse delicate areas, but in order to moisturize and soothe irritated skin.
The tool does not apply to drugs, which allows you to use it without restrictions. The manufacturer claims that the cream has the following positive properties:
- eliminates dryness, burning and itching in the external genital area;
- moisturizing tender skin;
- produces a deodorizing effect;
- calms irritations;
- returns a feeling of freshness and comfort.
The cream contains vitamins D, E, A, aloe juice and Laureth 9. The latter has a calming and analgesic effect.
Feminel (cream) - what kind of remedy?
Feminel from the famous cosmetic brand Oriflame is a whole line of products for the care of the intimate area. Each product contains lactic acid and an optimum pH level is noted. Cream "Feminel" is designed to relieve irritation and eliminate discomfort in the vagina.
The composition of the product includes milk proteins, lactic acid and shea butter. The cream has a delicate texture, is quickly absorbed and leaves no residue on linen. Apply it only on a clean and dry area of the external genitalia as necessary. In the complex, you can use other products from the Feminel line: a gel, a sedative for hygiene, a gel with a deodorizing effect, mousse, and napkins for intimate care.
Cream "Intimacy"
For daily hygiene of the external genitalia in women and the elimination of itching, dryness, a remedy such as "Intimacy" is often used. The cream contains natural ingredients - essential oils of rosemary, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, ginger and patchouli. An intimate remedy is also used to increase sexual arousal. Each component has a positive effect on tone, increases sexual desire and arousal.
In addition, the cream for intimate hygiene helps prevent inflammation caused by the ingestion of pathogenic microorganisms. Also, the product has a slight deodorizing effect.
Cream with a calming effect from Dr. Sante
For sensitive skin of intimate areas, a soft cream (soothing) from Dr Sante (Ukraine) is suitable. The tool is intended to quickly eliminate itching and dryness. It contains sea buckthorn oil, rosemary and olives, lactic acid, panthenol, aloe vera extract, allantonin, bisabolol.
It is recommended to use this cream for intimate hygiene for women with sensitive skin, prone to dryness and irritation. The components of the drug stimulate the process of regeneration of the dermis and have an antiseptic effect. Many women use it after depilation.