Do you use an intimate wash lotion?
Öko-Test tested 20 different products.
Only two were rated “very good”.
Do you shower every day? This can especially damage sensitive skin. Harsh soap should also be avoided, according to the advice of many dermatologists. PH-neutral washing lotions and shower gels are best because they do not destroy the skin's natural protective acid mantle. This barrier not only wards off viruses and bacteria, but it also helps the skin to lose moisture.
For this reason,
dry skin
* can also be traced back to too frequent showering and bathing.
Also superfluous: lather yourself completely from top to bottom.
Basically, according to dermatologists, there are only five parts of the body that can be cleaned with washing gels or lotions due to increased sebum production or contact with many surfaces.
These are the
armpits, hands, feet, and the center of the chest and back
.
For all other parts of the body, it should be sufficient to use a washcloth and / or water. *
When it comes to cleaning the intimate zone, however, many swear by so-called
intimate
washing
lotions
.
The consumer magazine Öko-Test has checked whether these are to be recommended.
Questionable ingredients in intimate wash lotions: Only two products are "very good"
Ideally, an intimate wash lotion should cleanse particularly gently and also support the acidic pH value of the vaginal flora, according to Öko-Test. The 20 products tested come up with this advertising promise. According to Öko-Test, very few products are really gentle on the skin. “
We only completely agree with two intimate wash lotions in the test
: They scored“ very good ”. All the others contain at least one ingredient that we criticize, ”says the test portal.
Among the questionable ingredients: perfume and the artificial musk scent Galaxolid in the Kade Femin Intimate Wash Lotion by Dr. Kade.
The latter substance is often added as a fragrance in cosmetics and cleaning products
. According to the federal environmental specimen bank, Galaxolid enters the environment via sewage and sewage sludge, where it is only slowly degraded. In prolonged tests, it is toxic to aquatic and soil organisms. In addition, the laboratory test shows a weak endocrine effect. The latter means that it is hormonally effective.
In addition to artificial fragrances that can trigger allergic reactions, formaldehyde
releasing
agents were also found in the eco-test of the products, for example in the product
Sagella pH 3.5 washing lotion for the care of the intimate area from Meda Pharma.
Formaldehyde can cause cancer and allergies, as the consumer portal codecheck.info informs.
More on the topic:
How often should you shower?
Dermatologist reveals whether twice a week is enough
. *
Top grade for two intimate wash lotions
For daily cleaning of the genital area,
pure water is best
, Öko-Test cites gynecologists.
However, if you don't want to do without an intimate wash lotion, you should use the following products:
Jessa Intimate Care Wash Lotion Sensitive Perfume Free by dm
Natuvell Intimate Wash Lotion Sensitive from Globus
You can see all test results here.
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