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Why we do take care of our face for the outside world, but neglect our intimate zone

Close-up portret van een vrouw met golvend haar, half gesluierd door doorschijnende tule, in warm zonlicht
We spend money monthly on creams and serums for a radiant face. We consciously choose healthy food to nourish our bodies from within. But when it comes to our intimate zone, we often wait until problems arise.
It's actually quite striking: we intensely care for our face because everyone sees it. We neglect our intimate zone, purely because no one sees it. While true health and self-care don't stop at the clothes we wear.

What does science say about the intimate zone?

If we look at the medical facts, conscious care is precisely NOT optional if you want to keep your body healthy:

In 2010, researcher P.A. Farage, together with gynecologists and dermatologists, published

A comprehensive study (Advanced Studies in Skin & Vulvovaginal Health) on the unique characteristics of vulvar skin. This showed that the skin of the intimate zone has a stronger hydration need and is more sensitive to friction and irritation than the skin on the rest of the body.

The natural acidity (pH):

The intimate zone has a naturally acidic pH value of an average of 3.8 to 4.5 (according to medical guidelines from, among others, the Cleveland Clinic). This acidity is essential to protect good bacteria and ward off bad bacteria.

The effect of regular soap:

Normal body cleansers and harsh soaps often have an alkaline pH value of 8 to 10. Clinical studies show that washing with such soaps temporarily impairs the skin's protective acid mantle. This can lead to a disturbed microbiome, dryness, and irritations.

Prevention is the highest form of self-care

You don't start eating healthy only when you're sick; you do it to prevent illness and feel fit. The exact same principle applies to intimate care.

Caring for your intimate zone with mild, specially formulated products is not a 'medical emergency solution' for when things already go wrong. It is a daily habit to maintain natural balance and prevent irritations (due to sports, shaving, or tight clothing).

Don't just take care of the parts of your body that the world can see. True health lies in total self-care from head to toe.

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