If you've been paying attention to the wellness space, you might have noticed an uptick in discussions about women's vaginal care. This is good news because a) it means people and businesses are finally becoming more comfortable talking about such an essential topic and b) and it means women have more product options to choose from when it comes to intimate upkeep.
"The outlook of women has changed. Topics such as menstrual cycles, sexuality, and feminine care was previously an off-limits topic — and if discussed it was a soft-spoken issue as 'down there,'" says Dr. Omnia M. Samra-Latif Estafan, a board-certified OB/GYN. "Just as we tend to our facial skin care regimen, our vaginal health should be the same. Today, women feel empowered and embrace their health as a priority, including their vaginal health."
From period panties to luxury lube to organic tampon delivery services to vulva care — each with chic, non-apologetic, non-hushed branding and marketing accompanying them — women have many more options today than they ever have before.
In this article, we're focusing specifically on vaginal cleansers and wipes, which are meant to the use on the external genitalia (vulva). These products are pH-balanced and formulated in a way that won't disrupt — and will actually improve — comfort and cleanliness.
DeoDoc specializes in intimate care and offers an entire range of products that are worth shopping, including its intimate Deowipes, Pre-Shave Oil, and DeoSpray. Today we're highlighting the brand's Daily Intimate Wash, which is available in four options: fragrance-free, jasmine pear, fresh coconut, and violet cotton. The products were developed by doctors, are free of parabens, and offer a hypoallergic, pH-balancing cleansing experience.
If you prefer a vaginal cleanser that utilizes natural ingredients, Rael's Natural Feminine Wash is a simple, gentle option. It's thoughtfully formulated with a bouquet of botanical oils and extracts and is free of parabens, phenoxyethanol, and artificial fragrance. The product is also gynecologist-tested and approved.
Wipes are perfect for on-the-go feminine care. Keep a few in your purse, in your gym bag, while hiking or camping, and in your travel toiletry kit to freshen up no matter where you are. They're also flushable, which means they're discreet (though if you're camping we recommend bringing a plastic bag and discarding later). GoodWipes makes a few different options, including the new Rosewater Cleansing Wipes, which are very lightly scented. They also come in lavender.
Nelly De Vuyest also offers an entire range of feminine care products via their just-launched BioFemme line. Today we're focusing on the Cleansing Foam, but note that the line additionally includes a Firming Gel and Toner, Soothing Gel and Mask, and Regenerating Serum. The cleanser is made with tea tree essential oil, aloe vera, alum stone powder, coco glucoside, and arginine to help improve hygiene and pH levels. All the products are certified organic by COSMOS and Ecocert.
