Ladies, we all know it’s important to find balance in our lives. But it’s just as important for your intimate area.

An incredibly delicate ecosystem occurs in the vagina which needs to be maintained and protected throughout womanhood.

Read on to find out how to unlock the secrets to optimal balance in your intimate area at each stage of your life, and how you can support it with the right wash.

What's going on downstairs

The microflora is an intricate microecosystem of bacteria found in the vagina that helps to protect against infections. 

This microecosystem is influenced by fluctuations in progesterone and oestrogen levels. 

When the pH level of the intimate area is balanced, the microflora can flourish, and therefore protect the area.  

When it becomes imbalanced, it can lead to infections, such as yeast infections and UTIs.  

Therefore, it’s important to maintain this delicate balance by using a wash formulated to the correct pH level, depending on your reproductive stage. 

The pH level at different stages of a woman's life 

The pH level of the vagina changes throughout womanhood due to the oestrogen hormone.

Reproductive Years: 

• Categorised from the start of the menstrual cycle through child-bearing years. 

• The intimate area becomes more acidic due to the increase of oestrogen.  

• The optimum pH level is 3.8.  

Menstrual Years: 

• Marked when the menstrual cycle ends.  

• The intimate area becomes more alkaline due to the decrease of oestrogen. 

• The optimum pH level is 6.8. 

When to use a feminine intimate wash 

Incorporating a feminine wash into your skincare routine is essential for women at each stage of their lives. So let's break it down: 

Daily Hygiene

The vagina is self-cleaning, but the vulva is not. 

Use a feminine wash that is formulated to the correct pH level, depending on what stage of life you are in, to maintain the vulva's microbiome balance.

During pregnancy

Hormones fluctuate a lot during pregnancy and can cause the vaginal pH to change. 

If the pH level becomes too acidic, it can lead to infections.

Wear cotton underwear and use a feminine wash formulated to the correct pH level of 3.8 to help restore balance.

During menstruation

It's important to keep a healthy pH balance during menstruation to help prevent bad bacteria growth.

An intimate wash formulated to the correct pH level of 3.8 will help to combat infections and restore balance.

Always clean blood residue and ensure the intimate area is breathable.

During vaginal infection treatment

An intimate wash can also support the treatment of vaginal infections. Always consult your doctor at the first sign of an infection.

During menopause

During and after the menopausal period you may experience discomfort and vaginal dryness.

To relieve this discomfort and dryness use an intimate wash formulated to a pH level of 6.8.

Now that you've unlocked the secrets to optimal balance in the intimate area,

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