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Intimate hygiene is an important part of daily personal hygiene and proper care of the intimate area. Products intended for intimate hygiene are formulated to cleanse gently, provide a feeling of freshness and help maintain the natural balance of this sensitive area.

Within the Personal hygiene category, intimate hygiene products are chosen according to the needs of the skin and mucosa, comfort, frequency of use and periods when the intimate area is especially sensitive, such as menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, physical activity or the period after hair removal.

For the intimate area, aggressive soaps, strongly fragranced products or products that may cause stinging, itching, dryness or discomfort are not recommended. This is why intimate care gels are a practical choice for daily routine when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Who are intimate hygiene products for?

• Women who want gentle daily care of the intimate area
• People who want a feeling of freshness and comfort during the day
• Use during menstruation, after training or on warm days
• Intimate areas sensitive to regular soaps and aggressive products
• A personal hygiene routine with products intended specifically for the intimate area

How to choose an intimate hygiene product?

For daily care of the intimate area, intimate care gels can be selected. These products are intended for gentle washing, a fresh feeling and better comfort, especially when regular soaps cause dryness or discomfort.

When choosing a product, make sure it is intended for the intimate area, suits your skin type and is used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. With sensitive skin, mild formulas without unnecessarily strong fragrances and harsh cleansing are preferred.

How to use intimate hygiene products properly?

Intimate care gel is used externally on the intimate area during showering or washing. It is applied in a small amount, gently rinsed with water and not used for internal rinsing unless the product is clearly intended otherwise according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

The intimate area should not be washed too often with aggressive products, as this may contribute to dryness, discomfort and disturbance of the natural feeling of balance. After washing, the skin should be dried gently without rough towel rubbing.

Intimate hygiene and sensitive intimate area

Sensitivity of the intimate area may increase during menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, after hair removal, after swimming pools, training or wearing tight synthetic clothing. During these periods, it is especially important to choose mild products and avoid unnecessary irritation.

If itching, stinging, unpleasant odor, increased discharge, pain, redness or repeated discomfort occurs, intimate hygiene products are not a substitute for examination. In such cases, advice from a gynecologist, doctor or pharmacist is needed.

Pharmacist’s advice

For intimate hygiene, choose products intended specifically for the intimate area and use them externally according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Avoid aggressive soaps, fragranced bath products and too frequent washing that may cause dryness and discomfort. If itching, stinging, increased discharge, unpleasant odor, pain, bleeding outside the cycle or recurring symptoms appear, consult a gynecologist, doctor or pharmacist.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

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