Soap for intimate hygiene

It's no secret that the intimate areas of the human body need especially careful care. A careless attitude to this unspoken postulate can lead to serious health problems not only in women, but also in men and even children. Therefore, it is very important to use the most suitable and natural soap for intimate hygiene.

The use of ordinary toilet or baby soap for intimate hygiene is unacceptable. This leads to a violation of the microflora, the possibility of any diseases and discomfort. Therefore, it is very important to use the right tool.

You can buy intimate soap for men or women separately, as well as for children. Before the onset of puberty, the child can be washed with ordinary baby soap or toilet soap without fragrances and additives. From the moment puberty begins, it is necessary to start using special means.

It should also be understood that intimate hygiene soap can be both a regular cleanser and a prophylactic one. Therefore, it is very important that for the first time it is the gynecologist who prescribes or recommends the most suitable remedy.

In most cases, a regular female intimate hygiene product is suitable for men. Adults, especially those living in the same family, can use the same remedy, unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor. In some pharmacies, you can also buy special men's soap for intimate hygiene, although the composition of such a product is practically the same as for women.

At the word "soap", a person usually imagines a solid bar of detergent, which, upon contact with water and friction, begins to foam. But intimate soap is a completely different matter. Today, all products intended for intimate hygiene are characterized as follows:

1. Gel - This is the most common product for hygiene. Light texture and pleasant consistency provide economical consumption and very thorough and gentle cleansing. Intensive foaming does not occur, and the product itself has an almost imperceptible aroma and the most safe composition. Ideal for people with very sensitive skin. Many people think that gel is liquid soap, but this is not entirely true.
2. standard bar soap. In appearance, it is very similar to toilet, but does not contain dyes, flavors and harmful or aggressive additives. It is used in the same way as a regular cleansing solid product. But it is better to first slightly wet the bar, rub it in your hands until foam appears, and only then apply it to the desired area.
3. Foams and mousses are practically weightless and have the same characteristics as gels. They are usually used for daily hygiene and are best suited for young girls or teenagers in puberty.

For adults for daily hygiene, manufacturers today produce the following types of products:

• Whitening. This soap helps to get rid of freckles and pigmentation in the intimate part of the body.
• Medicated soap for infections should be prescribed and recommended by a gynecologist or urologist. Such a product is not suitable for daily use and is usually one of the components of a complex treatment, for example, for thrush. Such a product, if necessary, should be used by both partners in the course.
• Hygienic product for daily use. Usually, the Ph of such products is neutral, and the effect of the application is a clean intimate area without any discomfort.
• In a separate category, you can make a means for washing after childbirth and during pregnancy. It is in these cases that care should be as delicate as possible, and cleansing should be effective.
• During critical days, it is recommended to use the appropriate gel, designed specifically for this period of time in a woman's life.
• On sale now there is even an intimate soap for babies. It has no dyes and preservatives, odorless and harmful additives.

If the packaging says that the product is hypoallergenic, then it is so. This is due to the fact that the composition does not contain flavors, additives such as essential oils, but there is lactic acid.It is she who helps to control the acid-base balance in the intimate area and protects it from pathogens.

Some cleansers contain surfactants, fragrances, preservatives, and lauryl sulfate. They provide a long shelf life, a pleasant aroma and increased foaming. If the packaging indicates that the product is alkaline, then it contains natural alkali.

Also often in the composition there is water, betaine or panthenol, extracts, oils and decoctions of medicinal plants, such as tea tree, aloe, chamomile or licorice. Not without antiseptics and various fats. They are responsible for the normal moisture and protection of intimate places after such care.

I would also like to note that women who often suffer from thrush and candidiasis should give preference to a remedy that contains tar. This component has a powerful antiseptic property, and also perfectly and deeply cleanses the skin. You can also use ordinary tar soap, but not too often.

On sale there are many products designed specifically for intimate hygiene. Before choosing something specific, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the rating of the most popular, safe and effective means:

• Remedy Lactacyd contains a large amount of lactic acid in its composition and is suitable for women, men and children of all ages. It has a light pleasant aroma, practically does not foam and is easily washed off with water.

• «Vagilak “Great for everyday use. It is this product with lactic acid that is recommended for use during pregnancy and after childbirth.

• Soap for intimate hygiene evo - This is a high-quality, but very cheap product with a barely perceptible aroma. Cleanses the skin to a squeak, does not cause irritation and maintains normal microflora.

• Dove. The products of this brand are characterized by a pleasant and delicate texture. Suitable for women with very sensitive and dry skin in the intimate area.

• Brand»Red line “carries out the production of two varieties of soap with dispensers: for daily use and for critical days.

• For those who have already become a mother or are just preparing for the appearance of a baby, the company "our mother "released in a series"Mama comfort “special liquid soap for intimate hygiene with a completely natural composition, excellent protective functions and gentle cleansing.

• Fitomylo»Siberian health “made entirely from natural ingredients, so it can even be used to wash children. Herbal aroma, good cleansing and safety, as well as a low price make this product more and more popular.

• Cliven, as well as"Saugella Attiva “Have in their composition natural plant components, which allows them not only to gently clean the delicate parts of the body, but also to care for and protect them at the same time.

• Gels for intimate hygiene»Malavit "and"Clean line “also characterized by a natural composition, a light herbal aroma, economical consumption, low cost and excellent cleansing and protective functions.

• hasico - This is another domestic manufacturer that has released a natural soap for intimate hygiene with a safe composition, which will gently and gently cleanse skin areas and maintain normal microflora.

Even today, in the era of total enlightenment, some women still do not know the basics of intimate hygiene. The most frequently asked questions are:

1. Can women wash with baby soap? The answer is no! You can use this type of cleansing product only for children. Starting from adolescence and from the moment of puberty, the acidity and microflora of the genital organs changes and the use of baby soap can cause discomfort or even thrush.
2. Which soap is best? There is no single answer to this question. The best is the one that suits you. In the presence of diseases, it is necessary to use prophylactic intimate means. On ordinary days, it is necessary to wash with special gels or foams for intimate hygiene. Ordinary toilet soap is not suitable for these purposes.

The composition is the main selection criterion. The purchased product must be free of dyes, fragrances, preservatives and parabens. It is recommended to give preference to the soap, which includes substances with an antibacterial effect, desirable plant origin and lactic acid. It is desirable that there are ingredients that have a regenerating and soothing property. These can be extracts, oils and decoctions of herbs, such as aloe, patchouli or yarrow.

The acid-base balance of the product should be neutral, and the product itself should be suitable for daily use, but only when it comes to standard products. Preventive and therapeutic soaps should be purchased and used according to the doctor's recommendations.

It is necessary to wash in the following sequence:

1. Wet intimate areas with water and lightly rinse them from front to back, but not vice versa.
2. Apply a small amount of the selected product in the palm of your hand, lather slightly.
3. Evenly distribute the product over intimate places and lather it again with soft movements.
4. Rinse the perineum with plenty of water from front to back.
5. Wipe dry with a clean and dry towel.

It is not necessary to purchase a cleanser, you can make it yourself in two simple ways:

• Hydrophilic oil for washing with a refreshing effect. Mix 50 drops of bergamot ether, 45 ml of Twin 20 camelina oil. Store the product at room temperature in a dark place. You can buy the ingredients to create this product online or at soap shops.
• You can make your own intimate gel using the following ingredients: water 100 g, oils 20 g, actives 5 g, xanthan gum 2 mg, guar gum 2 mg, any essential oils to your taste. Disperse xanthan gum in water, then add guar gum and mix thoroughly.The remaining ingredients are placed in a viscous solution and the mixture is stirred until they are completely dissolved. You can buy all the necessary components in soap making stores.

For the most part, reviews of special intimate hygiene products are positive. Buyers note that good soap does not dry the skin, retains a feeling of cleanliness and freshness for a long time and does not cause any discomfort.

According to doctors, the best cleanser is the one that was selected together with a specialist and is right for you. But still it is better to give preference to those manufacturers who are in the above rating. Gynecologists, for the most part, also speak positively about intimate hygiene products. According to them, they really delicately, thoroughly and carefully cleanse the perineum and help maintain its normal microflora.

In the next video - recommendations from a gynecologist about which products to choose for intimate hygiene.