Everything You Need to Know for Proper Intimate Hygiene

Intimate hygiene is a topic that is rarely discussed by women. Yet, it is necessary to take care of your intimate area to maintain perfect hygiene. Some women, seeking impeccable hygiene, end up weakening their mucous membranes due to overly intensive cleaning. Infrequent or too harsh care can lead to the appearance of vaginal yeast infections.

How should a woman perform intimate hygiene? Between poor hygiene and overly intensive care, it is essential to use a suitable and specific product.

Mistakes to avoid during intimate hygiene

Intimate hygiene can be done in the shower or as a local cleaning during the day to freshen up. Here are the mistakes not to make:

             - Cleaning the vagina. Intimate hygiene should be limited to the vulvar area. Cleaning inside the vagina destroys the flora and strips the vagina, which can have the opposite effect by encouraging the growth of fungi and causing an infection, whose first symptoms are itching.

            - Using a washcloth or shower puff. These are breeding grounds for germs and contribute to the development of bacteria. Intimate hygiene should be done with your hands.

            - Using regular shower gel. Even shower creams for sensitive skin are not suitable for the female vulva. Too harsh, they may not respect the delicate balance of the flora.

            - Not washing during your period. Intimate hygiene is completely compatible with menstruation. Intimate wipes can be a useful addition for cleaning yourself when changing pads or tampons. Fragrance-free, our wipes are enriched with lactic acid to care for this area daily.

Choose a specific soap for the intimate area

Shower products should be avoided for intimate hygiene, whatever their form (gel, soap, oil, etc.). Women often worry about unpleasant odors during their period or in case of urinary leaks (common after childbirth) and therefore use scented shower gels to mask odors.

Our fresh intimate cleansing gel is designed to have a deodorizing effect and capture odors, thanks to zinc ricinoleate.