Contents
- Rating of the top 10 intimate hygiene gels for women with a good composition according to KP
- 1. Gel for intimate hygiene Levrana
- 2. Savonry intimate hygiene gel
- 3. Gel for intimate hygiene Lactacyd classic
- 4. Gel for intimate hygiene GreenIDEAL
- 5. Liquid soap for intimate hygiene EVO Intimate
- 6. Gel for intimate hygiene Dream Nature
- 7. Gel for intimate hygiene “I am the most”
- 8. Gel for intimate hygiene Ecolatier Comfort
- 9. Intimate hygiene gel with lactic acid Delicate Gel
- 10. Gel for intimate hygiene “Laktomed”
- How to choose an intimate hygiene gel
- Expert reviews on gels for intimate hygiene
- Popular questions and answers
The main task of intimate hygiene gels is to maintain the acid-base balance (pH) of the skin. If the pH is outside the normal range, then the skin and mucous membranes become vulnerable to harmful bacteria. The composition of special gels for intimate hygiene should include lactic acid, which maintains the normal microflora of the vagina.
The vagina is acidic, its pH is 3,8-4,4. This level is maintained by its own lactobacilli, which protect the microflora from microbes. Meanwhile, the pH of the shower gel is 5-6 (weakly acidic), the soap is 9-10 (alkaline). That is why shower gel and plain soap are not suitable for genital hygiene, as they can lead to an imbalance in the acid-base balance in the vagina and its microflora1.
Especially reverently you need to approach the choice of intimate hygiene products for girls. According to experts, hygiene products containing plant essential oils are the best.2.
Rating of the top 10 intimate hygiene gels for women with a good composition according to KP
1. Gel for intimate hygiene Levrana
The product is suitable for daily use, restores and maintains the natural pH balance. The composition contains lactic acid, essential oils of lavender and pink geranium, extracts of chamomile, dandelion and calendula. The manufacturer notes that the gel for intimate hygiene can be used during menstruation and pregnancy.
The pH level is 4.0.
2. Savonry intimate hygiene gel
The product contains natural lactic acid, aloe vera juice, string extracts, chamomile, rapeseed, coconut and sesame oils, as well as provitamin B5. The manufacturer claims that the components of the gel for intimate hygiene relieve dryness, moisturize the skin, relieve itching and burning, and also help heal wounds and microcracks on the mucous membranes and skin.
The pH level is 4,5.
3. Gel for intimate hygiene Lactacyd classic
The composition of the product includes: restoring milk serum, which allows you to maintain the natural protective barrier of the skin, as well as natural lactic acid, which maintains the normal microflora of the vagina. Moisturizing gel for intimate hygiene is convenient to use even after swimming in ponds and pools and intimacy.
The pH level is 5,2.
4. Gel for intimate hygiene GreenIDEAL
This product contains natural grape seed and argan oils, plant extracts of flax, string and chamomile, as well as inulin, panthenol, lactic acid and algae peptides. Gel for intimate hygiene gently and gently cleanses all delicate areas without causing irritation. Suitable for girls over 14 and adults.
The pH level is 4,5.
5. Liquid soap for intimate hygiene EVO Intimate
Liquid soap for intimate hygiene EVO Intimate maintains the normal microflora of the mucosa, maintains the natural pH level, moisturizes and softens the skin. The composition of the product contains lactic acid, extracts of chamomile, succession, bisabolol. Manufacturers recommend using soap during menstruation and after intimacy. The product is suitable even for sensitive skin and does not cause irritation.
The pH level is 5,2.
6. Gel for intimate hygiene Dream Nature
This hypoallergenic intimate hygiene gel contains D-panthenol and aloe vera extract, due to which it quickly and reliably eliminates the symptoms of discomfort: irritation, itching, redness. The product has a balanced pH level, supports the natural microflora of the intimate zone. The gel is effective during menstruation and after depilation.
The pH level is 7.
7. Gel for intimate hygiene “I am the most”
Gel for intimate hygiene “I am the most” contains lactic acid, which maintains the natural pH level and helps to normalize the microflora. The composition of the product also includes aloe vera extract, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves irritation and redness, and has a calming and healing effect.
The pH level is 5,0-5,2.
8. Gel for intimate hygiene Ecolatier Comfort
Moisturizing gel for intimate hygiene Ecolatier Comfort contains lactic acid, as well as prebiotics to restore the natural balance of microflora and cotton extract, which softens the skin. The tool effectively relieves the feeling of discomfort in the intimate area and fights such unpleasant problems as burning, itching and redness.
The pH level is 5,2.
9. Intimate hygiene gel with lactic acid Delicate Gel
Delicate Gel intimate hygiene gel contains vegetable oils and extracts, inulin, panthenol, lactic acid and algae peptides. The product effectively nourishes and moisturizes, relieves itching and redness in the delicate area, and is also suitable for sensitive and irritated skin.
The pH level is 4,5.
10. Gel for intimate hygiene “Laktomed”
Moisturizing gel for intimate hygiene “Laktomed” contains lactic acid, chamomile extract, panthenol, allantoin, as well as silver ions that fight pathogenic microbes. The product has moisturizing and soothing properties, therefore it is recommended for the care of sensitive skin.
The pH level is 4,5-5,0.
How to choose an intimate hygiene gel
When choosing a gel for intimate hygiene, you need to pay attention to the composition – after all, the wrong components can disrupt the microflora. To maintain the natural balance of microflora, the content of lactic acid in the product is required.3.
Welcome to the composition and natural ingredients – aloe vera, calendula, chamomile, oak bark. Also, the composition may contain panthenol (moisturizes and soothes the skin), vegetable oils (moisturizes, nourishes, softens and soothes the skin of the vagina), allantoin (relieves irritation, itching and burning, accelerates the regeneration process).
– It is advisable to choose gels without an abundance of perfumes and preservatives. As an alternative to intimate hygiene gels, you can consider shower gels for atopic skin. They also contain a neutral pH and restore lipid balance, notes obstetrician-gynecologist, gynecologist-endocrinologist, hemostasiologist, head of the expert center for women’s health at the Institute of Reproductive Medicine REMEDI Maria Selikhova.
Expert reviews on gels for intimate hygiene
A properly selected intimate hygiene product supports the natural microflora of the vagina and prevents excessive reproduction of harmful bacteria. However, as Maria Selikhova notes, gels should be used for their intended purpose.
– The most common mistake women make is using gels to wash the vagina. Such hygiene procedures are undesirable. You need to take care of the intimate area carefully, wash only the labia, transitional folds, the clitoris, perineum and perianal area, our expert explains.
Popular questions and answers
Maria Selikhova, an obstetrician-gynecologist, gynecologist-endocrinologist, hemostasiologist, answers questions regarding the choice of means for intimate hygiene.
What pH should an intimate hygiene gel have?
Are there any contraindications to the use of intimate hygiene gels?
How effective are natural gels for intimate hygiene?
Sources of:
- Mozheiko L.F. The role of modern means of intimate hygiene in the prevention of reproductive disorders // Reproductive health in Belarus. – 2010. – No. 2. – S. 57-58.
- Abramova S. V., Samoshkina E. S. The role of intimate hygiene products in the prevention of inflammatory diseases in girls / Reproductive health of children and adolescents. 2014: pp. 71-80.
- Manukhin I.B., Manukhina E.I., Safaryan I.R., Ovakimyan M.A. Women’s intimate hygiene as an actual addition to the prevention of vulvovaginitis. breast cancer. Mother and child. 2022;5(1):46–50