Types and overview of the best intimate hygiene products
Using quality intimate hygiene products is part of your daily personal care routine. This process will help maintain health for many years and prevent itching or irritation of the skin.
Peculiarities
At all times, women have sought to take care of their bodies. To do this, they used herbal teas and various oils. Such care products helped to get rid of unpleasant odors and make the skin soft and pleasant to the touch. In the middle of the last century, doctors drew attention to the fact that conventional hygiene products have a negative effect on the mucous membrane of the female genital organs. This causes the skin to dry out. Then people thought about the production of special cosmetics for intimate hygiene. Natural oils were added to such products, which helped to relieve irritation and itching, and also moisturize the skin. In addition, they were now made more natural.
The popularity of intimate hygiene products began to be used in the 70s of the last century. Over time, more and more different products for women appeared on the market. There are many benefits to such remedies.
- Intimate hygiene products easily eliminate unpleasant odors.
- Regular use of quality skincare products will allow you to forget about most of the problems associated with women's health.
- There are many products on the market suitable for girls with sensitive skin. By choosing a quality product for yourself, you can get rid of irritation, itching and flaking.
- The care gels help to deeply nourish the skin and make it very soft and delicate.
Such funds also have disadvantages. Incorrectly selected products for intimate hygiene can only harm women's health. Therefore, you should be very careful about their choice.
Description of species
Feminine hygiene products come in a variety of forms.
Soap
In its appearance, this product is not much different from ordinary soap, but at the same time it has a much softer effect on the epidermis. This is due to the fact that the product contains moisturizing oils and natural extracts. This soap does not irritate the mucous membranes. It is not recommended to use this product on a daily basis. It should only be applied a few times a week.
Gels
This tool is presented in liquid form. It contains lactic acid, as well as a number of plant components. Intimate gels are suitable for daily use. They perfectly cleanse the genitals and do not cause any allergic reactions in girls.
In addition to cleansing gels, there are also whitening products on the market. They help get rid of age spots or even out skin color... Such products also provide an opportunity to remove marks from acne or wounds. They are very popular among both young girls and mature ladies.
Foams
A quality foam or mousse is an ideal product for women with sensitive and irritating skin.... Most modern companies produce such funds. High-quality foam has a pleasant and delicate texture. It gently cleanses the skin without causing dryness or allergic reactions.
It is also quite simple to use. To do this, you just need to shake the bottle with the foam slightly, and then squeeze a small amount of the product into the palm of your hand. After use, wash off the foam with warm water.
High quality caring mousses can be applied on a daily basis.
Deodorants
Like regular deodorants, intimate hygiene products are used to get rid of unpleasant odors. Such products are usually used by girls with women's health problems. The deodorant is suitable for treating not only skin, but also underwear.
Creams
A quality cream for intimate hygiene is used by women to soothe irritated skin or quickly heal small cracks... The effect of using the product is noticeable almost immediately. In addition, such funds are recommended to be used before visiting open water bodies, as well as swimming pools.
Napkins
Wet wipes are one of the most convenient products used to care for the intimate area. You can take them with you on a trip or into nature. The packaging of wet wipes fits easily into a women's handbag, so they are always at hand.
Sanitary napkins designed for the care of the intimate area, moistened with a special antiseptic solution with lactic acid in the composition. Therefore, they can be used without fear of skin dryness or irritation.
Overview of folk remedies
Instead of store-bought body care products, many women prefer to use folk remedies.
- Chamomile decoction. This solution is usually used when you need to quickly get rid of irritation on the mucous membrane. The decoction is very simple. First of all, in a saucepan, you need to mix a tablespoon of chamomile and 200 milliliters of water. The mass should be well heated over a fire. After 10-15 minutes, remove the pan from heat. The broth must be cooled and then filtered. Immediately after that, the product can be used for its intended purpose. Instead of chamomile, it is also allowed to use a collection of well-dried juniper berries, sage leaves or calendula. You can buy dry herbs at the pharmacy or prepare yourself.
- Antimicrobial solution. You can restore the vaginal microflora using a simple antimicrobial decoction.To prepare it, 3 tablespoons of oak bark must be mixed with 2 tablespoons of nettle, 1.5 tablespoons of a string and a spoonful of dry lavender. All these ingredients must be mixed well. Next, pour a glass of boiling water over a tablespoon of the resulting mixture. The container with the future broth must be covered with a lid and left in a warm place for two hours. You can use this infusion for washing on a daily basis.
- Anti-inflammatory agent... A citrus-scented product can be used to combat inflammation and itching. To prepare it, you need to take a fresh lemon and squeeze a little juice out of it. Dissolve a teaspoon of the product in a glass of boiled water. Next, the solution must be well cooled. It is recommended to use the product before bedtime. Lemon juice can be replaced with grapefruit or orange juice as long as it is fresh.
- Honey lotion... For daily cleansing, a honey-based lotion is suitable. To prepare it, a tablespoon of this product must be dissolved in a glass of boiled water. The infusion must be cooled well. This lotion is stored for only a couple of hours.
- Milk serum... This product, used for the care of the intimate area, is also absolutely safe for health. For its preparation, milk must be diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 1. Add a teaspoon of calendula tincture to this mixture. This serum is recommended for combating skin irritations.
Home-made care products can be used both on an ongoing basis and alternating with purchased cosmetics.
The best brands
Many brands are now engaged in the production of personal care products. The top best companies include the following firms.
- Nivea... The Nivea brand opens the rating of the best intimate hygiene products. Almost everyone can afford budget products from this manufacturer. The cosmetics have a pleasant, unobtrusive scent and are very gentle on the skin.
- Planeta Organica. Care products from this Russian brand are also inexpensive. They are distinguished by their natural composition and do not cause any unpleasant sensations after use.
- Mixit... Products from this brand are popular among young girls and girls. It comes in attractive packaging with handy dispensers. High-quality natural additives are used in the creation of body care products. The products are distinguished by a light, unobtrusive aroma. After their application, the girls have a pleasant sensation of freshness on their bodies. It persists for several hours in a row.
- Missha... The products of the Korean brand are also quite popular in Russia. The most popular are mousses from this manufacturer. They cleanse the body well of impurities and neutralize unpleasant odors. Missha mousses are great for use after swimming pools, outdoor pools or saunas.
- Ecolatier... This company produces quality certified intimate hygiene products. They contain only natural ingredients. These products are great for daily body care. The line of this brand has a large number of products that can be used during pregnancy or after childbirth.
- Lactacyd... Classic products are suitable for the daily care of the female body. They contain natural lactic acid produced by lactobacilli. Therefore, products from the Lactacyd brand help not only to gently cleanse the body, but also to maintain a healthy microflora.
There are many interesting products in the assortment of the offered brands. Therefore, choosing the right product for yourself is not difficult.
Nuances of choice
When choosing a product, you must first of all pay attention to its composition. It must contain the following components:
- lactic acid, which contains beneficial bacteria that prevent the development of thrush;
- calendula, which eliminates inflammation and removes redness;
- sage, which is a powerful natural antiseptic;
- thyme, which reduces the risk of developing infections;
- chamomile, which helps fight itching and burning;
- panthenol, which moisturizes the mucous membrane and accelerates the wound healing process.
The composition of the selected product should contain the maximum amount of natural substances. In this case, it will be completely safe for the girl's health.
When looking for a suitable product, it is worth paying attention to other important points.
- Shelf life. It is written right on the package. The shelf life of the product should not exceed 12 months. Having chosen the right product for yourself, it should be used in the coming months after purchase.
- Product color... When choosing an intimate soap or gel, it is important to pay attention to its color. The product should be white, clear or very light. This indicates that the composition does not contain a large amount of synthetic additives.
- Smell... A quality product has a light and unobtrusive smell. You should not choose a product with a harsh and unpleasant aroma for daily use. It is also important to consider your individual preferences when buying. If the smell of the product annoys the girl or makes her unpleasant, she is unlikely to want to continue using it on an ongoing basis.
- The presence of a dispenser. Liquid soap or shower gel is best purchased in a convenient dispenser bottle. In this case, the product will be consumed much more slowly. And it is much more convenient to use the product in this form.
- PH level. For the care of the intimate area, products with a neutral pH not higher than 5 are best suited. Such products are ideal for people who do not have problems with intimate health.
It is worth remembering that the body of each person is individual. Therefore, when choosing products for intimate hygiene it is worth focusing not on the reviews of other women, but on the advice of a doctor and your own feelings after using the product. In this case, skin care cosmetics will benefit women's health.