Summers in India are not only about soaring temperatures, but also sticky, humid conditions. It is the season to be careful about personal hygiene to prevent skin infections and other problems that arise from the sweat and grime. With predictions of a heatwave in Bengal over the next few days, it’s time to be extra vigilant about personal hygiene.
An often neglected part of personal comfort is intimate hygiene. Complete selfcare starts with hygiene, and if your privates aren’t clean and happy, it will cause discomfort and bigger problems like urinary tract infections (UTIs), rashes, itchiness.
Whether you’re out and about through the day, or working from home, don’t forget to keep a few pointers in mind and some products in hand to make sure your intimate areas don’t suffer the wrath.
A few products like sanitising sprays, wipes, dusting powder, can help ensure safety when using public washrooms, and care for your body. Here are some that can help you with intimate hygiene care…
Swipes Cleansing Wipes by MyMuse
While nothing beats a gentle wash, sometimes when you’re on the go or outside home, you might not be able to do the same. That’s when wipes like this one from MyMuse are a great option. Organic and pH-balanced, these wipes can be useful when you’re out and about. The wipes are also hypoallergenic, i.e. safe for sensitive skin and have a gentle fragrance from the tea tree oil in the formulation. They can be used all over the body and are available for both men and women.
Price Rs 596 onwards and available in packs of four or eight. Buy here.
Foaming Intimate Wash by Nua
A gentle, pH balanced wash is always better than soap or body washes to clean your intimate areas. This foam wash by Nua is a gentle cleanser, with ingredients like aloe vera and lactic acid. Paraben and sulphate free, the mild wash helps in battling bacteria.
Priced at Rs 299 for a 100 ml bottle. Buy here.
SWASH Intimate Wash by Man Matters
This paraben and SLS-free gentle wash for men helps keep intimate areas clean and prevent bacterial infection. Anti itch, anti odour and with the goodness of aloe vera, tea tree and olive oil, it has a neutral pH and helps relieve skin inflammation.
Priced at Rs 495 for a 120 ml bottle. Buy here.
Peebuddy Paper Toilet Seat Cover by Sirona
Every person, especially women, knows the struggles of using a public washroom when travelling and these disposable toilet-seat covers are a great find. Just lay it on the WC and it helps bar any direct contact with the toilet seat. It is also easy to carry and biodegradable.
Priced at Rs 175 for a pack of 20. Buy here or here.
Lemongrass & Vitamin E Intimate Powder by Pee Safe
Sweaty private areas are one of the banes of the humid Indian summer, and a dusting powder that prevents excess moisture build up without causing dryness is a good pick to use during these months. This intimate powder prevents dryness and soothes irritation. This dusting powder with Vitamin E has a mild lemongrass fragrance, is antifungal and antibacterial, and helps with chafed skin. The product should be dusted externally.
Priced at Rs 199 for a 75 gm bottle. Buy here.
Toilet Seat Sanitizer Spray by Pee Safe
A handy product to carry when you’re travelling, this special sanitiser spray fits easily into your bag. Just carry it into the restroom, and spray it on the toilet seat (wet or dry) from a distance of about a foot. Wait for 10 secs for it to work before you use the facilities. If you are prone to UTIs, being a little extra cautious is always good.
Priced at Rs 120 for a 50 ml bottle. Buy here.
This is not a promotional list. Please read the ingredient list, product usage description, and if needed, consult a doctor before using intimate hygiene products.