How to choose a gel for intimate hygiene

The main difference between a special gel for intimate hygiene and a regular soap or shower gel - pH, or acidity. The pH of the skin is 5.5 and is considered neutral, in the intimate zone it is 3.8-4.4.

If this balance is disturbed and the environment is made too alkaline, then the number of pathogenic bacteria in it will rise above the level of beneficial ones.

How can you avoid this?

To do this, you need to use special products for intimate hygiene with a pH value of 4-4.5. So you will not disturb the normal bacterial background in these sensitive places.

What should be the composition of the intimate hygiene gel?

There should be no dyes or flavors. In this case, the composition may contain mild surfactants (betaine, succinates) and lactic acid. But an increased content of lactic acid will also not be beneficial - it can cause overgrowth of lactobacilli and thrush.

Note that there is no need to use anti-inflammatory drugs like chamomile and calendula for healthy genitals if you don't have inflammation. They can cause allergies in women who are prone to it.

An ideal intimate hygiene gel should be colorless and odorless. It is better to use a product with a dispenser to minimize the entry of harmful bacteria into the package.

Unlike face cream, the intimate hygiene product does not need to be changed periodically - there is no addiction to it, the beneficial properties are not lost.

Important! Do not wash the inside of the vagina with gel for intimate hygiene, it will only harm. If you are worried about the smell or frequency and type of discharge, then you need to urgently consult a doctor, and not try to wash it all with gel, creating additional problems.

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