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GENERAL FAQs
What does Intiwash contain?
Intiwash contains Lactic acid, Sea Buckthorn fruit oil and Tea tree oil. Intiwash is a specially formulated gentle, cleansing and refreshing intimate wash. Intiwash restores and maintains the pH of the intimate area.
What is pH?
pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of any substance. Solutions with a pH less than 7 are said to be acidic and solutions with a pH greater than 7 are alkaline. Most of the soaps have pH greater than 8.
Why is pH balance important?
The normal healthy vagina is acidic and the pH ranges from 3.5-4.5. This pH is ideal for maintaining the normal intimate flora. If this balance is disturbed, harmful bacteria can multiply, leading to discomforting symptoms like itching, irritation, burning, unpleasant odour & dryness, in the intimate area.
What are the symptoms when pH changes?
The most common symptoms are itching, irritation, burning, unpleasant odour and dryness. Hence, it is of paramount importance that you take utmost care daily to maintain the intimate pH (at an ideal range of 3.5 to 4.5).
What is normal intimate flora?
Normal intimate flora is the bacteria that are present in the intimate area. The normal intimate flora is dominated by Lactobacillus bacteria, which produces lactic acid that inhibits the growth of other harmful bacteria. Thus, it prevents itching, irritation, burning, unpleasant odour, dryness, infection and inflammation.
What is the importance of Lactic acid?
Lactic acid (also known as “milk” acid) is very important in protecting your intimate area. Lactic acid maintains acidic environment in the intimate area that helps to maintain the ideal pH balance of 3.5.
What is Sea Buckthorn fruit Oil & Tea Tree oil?
Sea Buckthorn Oil and Tea Tree oil are naturally derived ingredients with medicinal properties. Sea Buckthorn fruit Oil is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties that nourishes the intimate area; whereas, Tea Tree Oil has an antimicrobial action.
What are the conditions that can lead to itching, irritation, burning, dryness, unpleasant odour or excessive vaginal discharge, in the intimate area?
The following conditions can cause the health of the intimate area to deteriorate:
- Infections in the intimate area
- Lack of hygiene in the intimate area
- Use of soap, dyed or scented toilet paper
- Use of synthetic undergarments, tight clothes
- Menstruation and post delivery changes in the body
- Sexual intercourse
- Use of contraceptive pills and condoms
- Menopause & Post-menopause
Intiwash maintains intimate pH level of the region during and after anti-infective therapy, during periods, after sexual intercourse, post delivery and after urination.
Unlike soap (pH > 8) and water (pH = 7), Intiwash helps in maintaining a natural pH of 3.5 in the intimate area and restores healthy intimate flora.
Why do I need a special hygiene product like Intiwash instead of regular soap and water for taking care of my intimate area?
GENERAL FAQs
Do I need to use Intiwash during periods /menses?
During periods, since the pH of blood is about 7.4, it disturbs the vagina’s natural pH. Also, use of scented tampons / pads during menses can change the vaginal pH, making room for growth of bad bacteria.
Use of Intiwash during menses maintains the intimate pH of 3.5, thus providing long lasting freshness and promoting hygiene.
Do I need to use Intiwash even after sexual intercourse?
Semen has a pH of 7.1-8.0 which may lead to an imbalance of the vaginal pH after sexual intercourse. Use of Intiwash helps you to maintain natural pH and prevents unpleasant odour.
I’m a menopausal woman; do I have to use Intiwash?
Upon transitioning to menopause, hormonal imbalance leads to less lubricant production resulting in intimate area dryness, which leads to itching & irritation. Use of Intiwash helps in keeping your intimate area well moisturized and healthy.
How to use Intiwash?
Gently squeeze the bottle to take a few drops of Intiwash.
Apply it to the intimate area & rinse with water.
How frequently I need to use Intiwash?
Use Intiwash in the morning and evening, or as directed by the physician.
How long can Intiwash be used ?
Intiwash can be used safely for routine use/long period of time.
By what age groups should Intiwash be used?
Intiwash can be used by women of all age groups.
What are the benefits of using Intiwash?
- Helps relieve symptoms like itching, irritation, burning dryness & unpleasant odour in the intimate area.
- Restores and maintains natural intimate pH balance.
- Provides long-lasting freshness and promotes hygiene.
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