Daily care for problem skin. How to choose an intimate hygiene gel Washing with an intimate hygiene gel

21.03.2022

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Do not be afraid of the purpose of this mousse. My opinion is that if it is suitable for such tender places, then the skin of the face is no worse. In general, I took it because of the presence of lactic acid in the composition, but alas, I found out already at home that it was at the end of the list. In general, a very gentle foam, cleans well, but not to a squeak, so I still wash off my makeup twice, I also wash off my eye makeup with it. The skin does not dry absolutely, has a light floral aroma, the foam itself is not dense, airy.

Price: 170 rub.
Score: 5 In general, I'm happy, but like any girl I always want to try something new.

Clean&Clear Deep Cleansing Mousse

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Expanded opinion: Another mousse. Compared to Lactacyd Femina, this foam is more porous and less dense. The smell is unobtrusive, chemical, I can not compare it with anything. It cleans well, but after washing there is a little tightness of the skin, not catastrophic, but still. Although, given that this is a product for oily skin, I think it's forgivable.

Price: 165 rub.
Grade: 5- (minus for tightness)

Lotions.
Ducray Keracnyl Purifying Lotion

Expanded opinion: This wonderful lotion is my favorite! There are no swatches, because lotion is clear water. The smell is very pleasant, light floral-herbal aroma. The composition contains glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids and there is no alcohol! Absolutely does not dry the skin, perfectly cleanses and does not leave stickiness, which for me is the most important thing in tonic-lotions. Globally, it does not get rid of black dots, but it brightens them a little and narrows the pores. I especially like to dilute clay with this lotion instead of ordinary water. Mine is running out, so I'll be sure to get another bottle as soon as the opportunity arises.

Price: 600 rub.
Grade: 5+

StopProblem Salicylic Lotion for Combination Skin

Compound: Aqua, Salvia Officinalis Exstract, Plantago Exstract, Calendula Officinalis Exstract, Dipropylene Glycol, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Salicylic Acid, Glycereth-8, Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Allantoin.

Expanded opinion: Much has been written about this lotion. It is also a transparent water, it has no smell. It does not clog pores and does not dry out the skin, I did not notice matting from it. Also, like the previous ones, I breed clay for them. In this form, I like to use it more than just in the form of a lotion, because. After such a mask, the pores are very noticeably cleared! I like this one the most - for combination skin, also for oily and brightening. But the one that is really like water for the sensitive to me, I don’t notice any effect.

Price: 51 rub.
Grade: 5 (for such a low price, it fully justifies itself)

Avene Thermal Spring Water

Compound: Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua), Nitrogen.

Expanded opinion: Thermal water for me is just pampering. I can’t say that I need it, but since I already have it, let it be Now I have a 300 ml bottle (in the title photo the 150 ml bottle has already ended), I have been using it for about two months and it feels like there is still half a bottle. This is ordinary water, not salty in taste. I fix her makeup. She has one significant plus - she really relieves redness and irritation! I don’t know how this vodka does it, but the fact remains.

Price: 516 rub. for 300 ml, 348 rubles for 150 ml
Grade: 5

Cream.
Bepanthen cream 5% Bepanthen cream

Compound: dexpanthenol, DL-pantolactone, phenoxyethanol, amphisol K, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, lanolin, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol, purified water.

Expanded opinion: This cream is the only product that suits me as a moisturizer, because. others clog pores. A fairly light cream of white color, watery consistency. The smell is not strong, pharmacy ointment. Pleasant little, but it is almost not felt. I need a small pea for the whole face, I rub it between my fingers and apply it on the skin with patting movements. With this method of use, it does not make the skin oily at all, so it can be used during the day under makeup. Works well for flaking, redness and irritation.

Price: 240 rub.
Grade: 5.

Avene Cleanance K Cream-gel

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Expanded opinion: The cream is white in color and has a fairly thick consistency (Swatch below). It contains glycolic, lactic, salicylic acids. The smell is specific, like all acid products. To apply all over the face, you only need a drop of this cream, it does not give matting, it is better to use it at night. You can overdo it with him and then the face sticks to the pillow. Designed to fight blemishes, the acids in the composition help to cleanse the pores and provide exfoliation for deep cleansing of the skin. Maybe it is, but this product did not suit me because of its “silicone” composition. Silicones for my skin are evil, they clog pores terribly. Before realizing this, I used a whole tube of this cream, this one is already the second, almost new. The volume of the tube is 40 ml, the first one was enough for me for 7 months of regular use. I left it to write a post, after I'll give it to a girl I know, maybe it will suit her

Price: 791 rub.
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Bioderma Sebium AI - Anti-Imperfection Cream for Oily Skin

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Expanded opinion: This cream, in comparison with the previous one, is more like a cream-gel. It has a more liquid consistency, also white (below in the swatches you can see how the droplet spread, and the Cleanans remained “sit like a pea”). The smell is light, pharmaceutical, I catch something citrus in it. It applies easily, does not leave stickiness, but does not give me a matte finish. An hour later, my face is shiny. In terms of texture, it is more pleasant and easy to use compared to Cleanance K. It is suitable for use during the day, makeup fits well, nothing rolls. The manufacturer promises to remove inflammatory elements and blackheads, prevent cicatricial changes and blockage of pores. Zinc gluconate in the composition normalizes the secretion of sebum, eliminating oily sheen. Unfortunately, I could not notice any of the above, because. This cream clogged my pores too. Therefore, it will also be given to a friend.

Price: 870 rub.
Grade: I do not evaluate, because didn't suit me.

Avene Cleanance K on the left, Bioderma Sebium AI on the right

I'm looking into natural cosmetics right now, so any suggestions are welcome!

That's it, end. Thanks to everyone who read to the end. I am Dasha, and to me on "you"

Olga Lukinskaya

HYGIENE HABITS ARE DEVELOPED IN CHILDHOOD. True, as a recent study has shown, Russian parents do not talk enough about hygiene with their children; and if the rule “wash your hands after the street” sounds in most families, then they are embarrassed to talk about more intimate things. Both too little and too much hygiene can lead to problems that have to go to the doctor - and, for example, gynecologists have to re-teach their patients about basic self-care. We talked with the candidate of medical sciences, obstetrician-gynecologist Tatyana Rumyantseva and the head of the gynecological department of the ATE clinic Oksana Bogdashevskaya and compiled a list of important hygiene rules that should be followed.

Regularity

Of course, ancient people washed rarely and survived, and the vagina is a self-cleaning system that does not need excessive hygienic efforts, but it is still necessary to regularly remove surface contamination and products of the glands from the external genital organs. It is recommended to wash at least once a day, and preferably after each visit to the toilet or (during menstruation) with each change of a tampon or pad. Do not forget that for intimate hygiene you need to allocate a separate towel for yourself and change it more often.

Plain water is enough

Water perfectly washes away liquid secretions, mucus particles and dust, so in most cases, you can do without soap or gel to cleanse the external genitalia. The surfactants in their composition are designed primarily to break down fat molecules - and, if used excessively, destroy the protective hydrolipidic film of the skin. Soap is recommended to clean the perianal area, especially immediately after going to the toilet, but the genitals can be rinsed with plain water.

front to back

This rule, probably, will seem obvious to many, but still let's say it: the movement of the hand when washing should always be directed from front to back. The vaginal flora is safe for the intestines, but the intestinal flora is not for the vagina, so you need to try not to “bring” bacteria from the anus to the genitals. This applies to the use of toilet paper, as well as to hygiene in relation to sex toys: nothing should enter the vulva or vagina after anal contact.

Without fanaticism

No need to use antiseptics or antibacterial soap on a regular basis. Treat the skin with an antiseptic without alcohol after epilation or with other injuries, but this is the case when there are indications for its use. In the usual, everyday mode, intimate hygiene should not be excessive; the human body produces many secrets, including those with a certain smell, and this does not mean that it is not clean enough.

Forget about such a procedure as douching: it does not bring any benefit, but it can easily destroy the delicately balanced microenvironment of the vagina; in the presence of an infection, this is also a sure way to “drive” it into the organs located above. There is evidence linking douching (also called “dushing”) with pregnancy complications and even the risk of cervical cancer, not to mention infections and inflammatory processes. The mucous membranes inside the body do not need to be cleansed at all, so we repeat once again: you only need to wash what is located outside, and then without a washcloth.

If soap, then neutral

Intimate hygiene is just the case when it is better to use soap or gel if it seems to you that plain water is not enough. The more aggressive the soap, the higher the risk of overdrying the skin and mucous membranes and disturbing the microbial balance - all these factors can lead, for example, to the activation and overgrowth of bacteria, which we normally have few. As a result, the discharge may become larger or an unpleasant odor will appear - and in attempts to “better” clean everything, you can aggravate the situation even more.

We already know that the microflora can change, for example, when changing the brand of condoms or excessive sweating in the heat. If you have been diagnosed with thrush or gardnerellosis, do not panic and think that you have become infected - these are opportunistic infections, that is, their pathogens are always present in the body. It is worth thinking about what factors could provoke such a failure; one of the possible - too aggressive hygiene.

Pharmacy funds - not a marketing ploy

There are also special means for intimate hygiene. Firstly, they are soft, often with moisturizing ingredients and without excessive fragrances that can cause irritation or an allergic reaction on the part of the delicate mucosa. Secondly, the acidity (pH value) of such products is at a level that is best suited to the intimate area.

True, it is worth talking about the choice of such a remedy with a gynecologist. The most common are acidic (low pH) or neutral. Neutral ones are designed to simply replace soap, that is, to serve as a means of hygiene supplementing water. Gels with higher acidity help in the treatment and prevention of certain types of vaginosis or vaginitis; Tatyana Rumyantseva notes that in some women they can cause discomfort, so they should be used on the advice of a doctor.

The diversity does not end there: there is also an alkaline (high pH) intimate soap. According to Oksana Bogdashevskaya, it is prescribed, for example, for recurrent vaginal candidiasis (thrush) or other conditions characterized by a sharp increase in the population of lactobacilli, that is, normal vaginal microbes. In this case, the environment becomes too acidic, and alkaline soap helps to correct it.

Hair shampoo, shower gel, hand soap and ... intimate hygiene product. Recently, almost every woman uses cosmetics to care for the delicate area. Often, such means are credited not only with washing, but also with medicinal properties. How justified is this, what effect can be expected from the use of cosmetics for intimate hygiene, and are they really better than ordinary soap or shower gel? The editors of the site received answers to all burning questions from the gynecologist Irina Luzina.

Irina Luzina

What is the difference between intimate hygiene products and ordinary shower gels?

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A feature of intimate hygiene products is in the pH value. It is close to the acidity of the mucous membrane of the intimate area and has a value of 4 to 4.5. When using such products, the natural environment of delicate places is not disturbed. As a rule, intimate hygiene products contain fewer dyes, flavors, and plant extracts. All these substances can cause irritation of the external genitalia, up to an allergic reaction.

What means to give preference?

As we have already said, it is better to choose products for intimate hygiene, in which there is nothing superfluous: no flavors, no dyes - only a cleansing component. Now about the plant extracts in the composition: many women think that it is better to choose cosmetics with chamomile or calendula, which have an anti-inflammatory effect. How relevant is this for healthy skin? The answer is obvious: if there are no inflammatory diseases in the intimate area, then why use such remedies?

And if they are, they need to be treated together with a gynecologist, and not only with the help of intimate hygiene products. Again, herbal extract products can cause a serious allergic reaction, especially if a woman is prone to them. And one more important tip: if you find a remedy that suits you, do not change it unnecessarily!

Prevention of gynecological diseases

Compliance with the rules of intimate hygiene, regular proper cleansing of the delicate area is the prevention of gynecological diseases. If traces of secretions remain on the external genitalia, then the risk of developing vulvovaginitis increases and the treatment of existing diseases becomes more difficult. But the fact that intimate hygiene products reduce the risk of developing STDs is nothing more than a myth. They do not contain components that can prevent infection with sexually transmitted diseases.

Cosmetics for intimate hygiene can cause the development of female diseases

Especially in cases where a woman is trying to use them to cleanse the vagina. Means for intimate hygiene are intended for cleansing the external genitalia. If, when washing, the detergent regularly enters the inside of the vagina, or you specifically try to wash it in this way, the risks of developing bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and vaginal dryness increase. With caution, you need to use the so-called lactogels for intimate hygiene (at least consult your doctor!). The lactic acid contained in such products provokes the growth of lactobacilli, and they, in turn, increase the reproduction of yeast fungi. In this case, the risk of developing vulvovaginal candidiasis increases.

Does it help with bad breath?

The smell can be caused by several reasons. If it appears due to non-compliance with intimate hygiene or due to urinary incontinence, then in these cases it can be eliminated with detergents. If the cause of the smell is a disease, such as bacterial vaginosis, the use of cosmetics for intimate hygiene will not give any effect. In principle, trying to mask an unpleasant odor with cosmetics is not the best option. Often a woman tries for a month to find a cleanser that would give the desired effect, thereby postponing the treatment. If you feel that something smells wrong, just make an appointment with a doctor, you should not hide behind floral fragrances, deodorants and other things.

Vaginal dryness after using intimate hygiene products

If you do not use them to cleanse the inside of the vagina, then you will not feel any discomfort. In general, gels do not dry the skin unless there are predisposing factors. These may be disorders associated with a decrease in estrogen levels. For example, younger girls have polycystic ovaries, older women have premenopause. So do not write off the dryness of the intimate area only on care products. It is important to consult a doctor and find out the true cause of discomfort in the intimate area.

Useful properties of gel for intimate hygiene. Overview of moisturizers and cleansers, instructions for using the product for intimate areas.

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Intimate hygiene gel is a product that helps keep the genitals clean and healthy. But despite this, many men and women continue to use ordinary soap or shower gel to care for intimate areas. This is wrong, since the condition, the thickness of the skin of the hands and genitals is different, respectively, ordinary soap can cause itching and irritation in the intimate area.

Why do I need a gel for intimate hygiene

The mucous membrane of the labia and vagina is inhabited by beneficial microorganisms. They help maintain a slightly acidic pH level and prevent the reproduction of opportunistic microflora. It is like a gate that protects the internal genital organs from infections.

By washing with ordinary soap or shower gel, which are alkaline, we remove beneficial bacteria from the external genitalia, opening up an entrance for bacteria and infections. After a while, you may begin to feel itching and burning. Often there is candidiasis and vaginitis.

An approximate composition of a moisturizer for intimate hygiene:

Lactic acid. This is a component that allows you to maintain the acidity of the mucous membrane at the right level. It prevents the reproduction of staphylococci and fungi, as well as other conditionally pathogenic microflora. Thanks to this ingredient, the gel has a pleasant slippery and velvety texture and a slight smell.
Herbal extracts. Usually, extracts from calendula, chamomile and aloe are added to the composition. These herbs soothe irritated mucous membranes, which often happens after shaving and sexual contact.
Antiseptics. Some manufacturers introduce chlorhexidine, miramistin or furatsilin into the composition of the product. These are antibacterial drugs that are effective against both pathogenic and beneficial microorganisms, so you should not get involved in the use of such drugs.

Useful properties of intimate gel

Let us consider in more detail what is the use of the gel for female intimate hygiene:

Gently removes impurities. As part of the gel for the genitals, there is a very small amount of surfactants that do not wash off the natural flora, but gently remove impurities.
Maintains a neutral or slightly acidic pH. This is not your normal alkaline soap. The acidity of the detergent for women's hygiene is neutral. Accordingly, the pH of the mucous membrane is not disturbed, and beneficial lactobacilli do not go anywhere.
Protects against infections. Of course, no gel will help with promiscuity. But sometimes vaginitis and candidiasis occur due to hypothermia and wearing synthetic underwear. This is due to the death of the beneficial microflora of the genital organs. Gel for intimate places often contains lactobacilli, which are the guardians of women's health. They do not allow E. coli and yeast to multiply, which live in small quantities on the mucous membrane of the vagina and labia.
Removes odor. Unlike conventional soap, intimate gel does not muffle the smell and does not interrupt it with a stronger one. After using the product, the ingredients included in the composition remove pathogens, which cause odor.
Soothes the skin. Often in the summer, after using panty liners and synthetic panties, the skin in the intimate area sweats. This can cause irritation and redness. Medicinal herbs in the composition of the product and lactic acid relieve irritation and inflammation.

Contraindications to the use of gel for intimate hygiene

Such funds have practically no contraindications, but in the presence of certain diseases, it is worth using the product with caution.

Contraindications to the use of an intimate gel are as follows:

. In the presence of open wounds, sutures or traces of cauterization of papillomas, it is impossible to use any soap-based products. Cause irritation and burning.
Delivery with episiotomy. If during childbirth a perineal incision was used and sutures were applied, it is worth delaying the use of soap-based hygiene products. Seams should be treated with antiseptics.
Allergy. Read the ingredients carefully. Some gels contain herbal extracts that can cause breakouts and irritation.
lactulose intolerance. Lactic acid and lactulose are present in gels for intimate hygiene of some manufacturers. These components restore the balance of microflora on the mucous membranes. If you are lactose intolerant, choose a product without lactic acid.

How to choose the best intimate hygiene gel

It is impossible to single out the remedy that is the best. Gel for intimate care is selected depending on the preferences and health of the woman.

Moisturizing gel for intimate hygiene

The fair sex with frequent recurrences of candidiasis and colpitis should prefer products with lactic acid and moisturizing ingredients. They not only cleanse the genitals well, but also prevent the mucous membrane from drying out. Dryness of the external genitalia is often associated with menopause and the use of hormonal contraceptives. This causes discomfort and can lead to infection with E. coli or fungi.

The list of the most popular moisturizing gels for intimate hygiene:

Oroni. This is a Polish product. It contains lactic acid, D-panthenol and chamomile extract. The gel has not only a moisturizing and softening effect. It helps to heal wounds and damage after shaving and epilation faster. There are Oroni gels that contain tea tree extract. This remedy is recommended for women with chronic candidiasis. Tea tree oil is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is sold in large economical bottles of 500 ml. The cost of packing is 3 dollars.
Lactacyd Femina. Contains lactic acid. The product does not contain soap, so it does not change the acidity of the external genital organs. The product is produced in Europe in compliance with all established quality standards. Virtually odorless, but eliminates unpleasant odors. Easily foams and rinses off quickly without leaving a film and unpleasant sensations. Hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested. The price for a 200 ml dispenser bottle is $3.
Phytomedica, Siberian health. available remedy. The packaging is inconvenient, the gel is sold in tubes with a lid that snaps into place. The composition does not contain lactulose, but contains extracts of patchouli, tea tree, succession, sage and chamomile. Sodium lauryl sulfate is present, which can dry out the skin and mucous membranes. The cost of a 200 ml tube is only $1.5.
DeoIntim. This is a Swiss remedy, which contains extracts of wheat, witch hazel, tocopherol and vitamin E. The substance perfectly deodorizes and moisturizes. Does not contain lactic acid, therefore suitable for women with lactulose intolerance. The product contains wheat germ oil, which prevents the intimate area from drying out. The cost of a 125 ml bottle is $10.
Wagisan. This tool is often recommended by gynecologists, as it contains lactic acid, extracts from calendula and chamomile. Does not cause burning and itching. Helps to normalize the microflora of the vagina when taking antibiotics. Does not dry out the mucous membrane. Recommended for use after childbirth and during menstruation. The cost of a 250 ml bottle is $5.

Cleansing gel for intimate hygiene

Cleansers for intimate hygiene differ from moisturizers in the presence of a large amount of surfactants and antibacterial components. They are recommended to use if you are in constant motion during the day. It is also advisable to use such substances during menstruation. They gently and quickly remove impurities and residues of secretions.

List of popular intimate cleansers:

Kefri. The gel contains many extracts of medicinal herbs and aloe. No lactic acid. The product, despite the absence of surfactants in the composition, foams well and is quickly washed off. Wins over competitors due to price and subtle pleasant smell. Excellent deodorant and does not cause irritation. The price for a 200 ml bottle is $2.
epigen. The composition of the tool is ambiguous. Contains surfactants and sodium lauryl sulfate. The manufacturer took care of normalizing the pH and introduced lactic acid into the product. But, besides this, the composition contains phytosphingosines and glycerisic acid. These ingredients are derived from licorice root. They help not only cleanse the skin of impurities, but also fight pathogenic microorganisms. The color of the gel is yellow and the consistency is very thick. It only takes one drop to carry out hygiene procedures. The price of a 250 ml bottle is $15.
uriage. Contains lactic acid, thermal water and a special Glyco-Gin complex that gently cleanses. The bottle is not very convenient, since there is no dispenser, it resembles a tube. In a bottle of 200 ml, its cost is $ 15.
Liren. Cleanser with deodorizing effect. Suitable for sensitive and irritated skin. Contains lactic acid, licorice root and Betaine, which prevents the mucous membranes from drying out. The cost of the product for 300 ml is 4-5 dollars.
Green pharmacy. Affordable soap for genital hygiene. The composition contains tea tree oil and a mild soap composition. A remedy was sent to cleanse and eliminate burning. Tea tree is an antiseptic that kills fungi and opportunistic microorganisms. Convenient packaging with a dispenser. The cost of 370 ml of funds is 1-2 dollars.
MALIZIA-MIRATO. Polish cleanser for intimate areas. Contains calendula extract and aloe vera. Perfectly cleanses the skin and prevents the accumulation of secretions in the skin folds. The cost of a 200 ml bottle is $3.
Tiande. Effective gel, which contains antibacterial components. They kill opportunistic pathogens and help to cope with irritation. Contains silver ions, which have an antibacterial effect. The manufacturer added lactic acid, chamomile and sage extract to the substance. When used correctly, it does not destroy beneficial microflora. The price of a 360 ml bottle is $5.
Nivea. Budget option for every day. Contains lactic acid and chamomile extract. Perfectly cleanses and does not dry the skin. A 200 ml bottle costs $2.

Features of the use of gel for intimate hygiene

To keep intimate places always clean and healthy, it is necessary to use a gel for intimate areas. But this is not enough, you need to carry out the procedure correctly.

Instructions for using the gel for intimate hygiene:

Wet your genitals with water. Put a little in the palm of your hand and lather.
Apply the gel to the anus and clean the area in a circular motion. Wash off the gel with water.
Apply a couple of drops of the product to the palm of your hand and lather. Transfer the soap to the vulva and massage from front to back.
Rinse off any remaining product with warm water. Movement should also be front to back.
Pat your private parts dry with a soft, clean towel. Don't rub your perineum.
Use the gel 2 times a day.

How to use the gel for intimate hygiene - see the video:

There are a lot of intimate hygiene products, but usually women use gels or intimate soaps on the recommendation of their gynecologist or girlfriends. Choose quality products that contain a minimum of fragrances and dyes.