It is the time of the year! The International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March annually to commemorate the cultural, political, social and economic achievements of women. Every woman deserves to be valued. Ecoori encourages each individual to practice self-love and embrace their own self.
What is Self-Love?
All in all, you would have to understand what self-love actually means to be able to practice it. Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. Self-love means having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. This very much sounds like a luxury than a necessity. However, it is an important component in maintaining a positive mental health.
Self-love can differ from individual to individual. It is the things we do that places our wellbeing as top priority. It doesn’t have to be very complicated to practice self-love; simple acts like satisfying a food craving or engaging in a skincare routine are forms of self-love!
Other than those on the outside, women often forget that our feminine area also needs to be taken care of. We believe that feminine care is the foundation of self-love and in this article, we will focus on sharing some tips on intimate care.
How to Choose the Right Intimate Care Product?
Intimate Wash Should Have Slightly Acidic to Neutral pH
Washing your feminine area with an ordinary body wash product can cause an imbalance in pH levels. This imbalance in pH may lead to bacterial infections, itching, odour and other health issues. A normal vaginal pH level is between 3.8 and 4.5, which is moderately acidic. This acidic environment is a great barrier that protects us from unhealthy pathogens. It prevents them from multiplying too quickly leading to infection. For a healthy feminine area, intimate washes used should be of slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Choose a Hydrating Product
Excessive cleansing can result in negative effects like vagina dryness and inflammation. Your intimate care product should contain hydrating ingredients such as Glycerin, Elderberry extract, Chamomile extract, and Aloe Vera.
Other than cleansing products, intimate care now has a whole range of innovative products to keep your feminine area fresh and hydrated. On the market we can witness the launch of pH-balanced intimate wipes, intimate feminine mist, V-friendly bath bombs, and even a soothing mask just for your delicate area!
Click here to read more on antioxidants in skincare!
Avoid Sulfate-Based Soaps, Chemicals and Heavily Scented Intimate Care Products
Chemicals and highly scented products may contain allergens that cause irritation and allergy around your feminine area. We recommend products with mild and natural ingredients. Some ingredients that you can look out for are amino-acid surfactants or alkylpolyglucosides and plant extracts. Read our article on why should you avoid sulfate-based surfactants due to the possibility of the presence of 1,4-dioxane, a carcinogenic contaminant in many sulfate products.
Other than cleansing products, intimate care now has a whole range of innovative products to keep your feminine area fresh and hydrated. On the market we can witness the launch of pH-balanced intimate wipes, intimate feminine mist, V-friendly bath bombs, and even a soothing mask just for your delicate area!
Click here to read more on antioxidants in skincare!
Formulation Guide
Foaming Feminine Wash
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Phase
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Product Name
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INCI Name
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Function
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% W/W
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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A
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Water
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Water
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Solvent
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64.0
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Glycerin
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Glycerin
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Humectant
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5.0
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Surfactant
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10.0
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Supersurf SCG 30S
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Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Surfactant
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5.0
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Decyl Glucoside
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Dceyl Glucoside
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Surfactant
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5.0
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Surfactant
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5.0
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B
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Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid
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Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid
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pH Adjuster
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3.0
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Natori Hyasolve HD
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Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
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Moisturiser
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1.0
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Moisturiser, Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Healing
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1.0
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C
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Preservative
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1.0
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Procedure
1. Add ingredients in Phase A one at a time and slowly mix until homogenous.
2. Add Phase B one at a time and slowly mix until homogenous.
3. Add Phase C and mix slowly mix until homogenous.
Properties
Appearance: Clear Colourless Liquid
pH: 4.5 – 5.5
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