No.despite the fact that it is talked about more and more and it is a very publicized topic (one case, the famous candle “This smells like my vagina” from Gwyneth Paltrow), the skincare or intimate beauty care it still remains a rather taboo subject in Italy.
Today, the V-Beauty, the vaginal beauty and wellness routine represents something unknown for 8 out of 10 womenmore precisely, “For 81.1% of Italian women, who do not feel comfortable talking about female genitals and do not take proper care of them”. This is attested by the latest survey conducted by the beauty tech company Eco Bio Boutique.
Intimate skincare, what it means and what it is based on
“For intimate skincare or V-Beauty it literally means the care of the skin of the intimate areas which, clike the face and the body, they need specific attention », he begins to explain Erica Solaris, marketing manager by Eco Bio Boutique.
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In fact, yesaccording to their investigation, 100% of the interviewees suffered, at least once in their life, from some intimate disorder. Among the most common are bad odor, itching, candida, cystitis, redness and dryness.
Other unsettling data: 79.7% women feel embarrassed to talk about it. “There intimate skincare it aims not only to keep the entire area young, healthy and cared for, but also to prevent annoyances, problems and infections that not only make the woman feel bad, they make me uncomfortable during intimacy ».
A taboo in Italy: why is it so little talked about?
“There is still a lot of ignorance on this issue due to stereotyped ideas that make the topic a real taboosomething to be “ashamed of” or otherwise “embarrassing”. Fortunately, things are changing and there is much more information. Women feel more and more free to fight for theirs wellness, including the intimate one“.
Intimate skincare, steps and products for “zone V”
«Intimate skincare consists of two basic steps which are cleansing and hydration. For cleansing it is better to choose a natural sanitizer, which is delicate and respects the pH of the mucosa. Among the most recommended are those a based on prebiotics, able to prevent bacterial flora imbalances and discomfort most common “continues the expert.
“Recommended cleanse the area with movements that go from top to bottom, so as not to drag additional bacteria from other delicate areas. Finally, it is necessary to dry carefully without rubbing, but only by dabbing with a towel ».
Finally, “after cleaning, you need to hydrate properly. It is possible to use specific serums and creams for the problem you want to solve or generic creams for the intimate area able to keep the skin healthy, young and hydrated ».
Intimate annoyances, how to limit and overcome them
“We must first understand what the problem is and then find the best solution to deal with it, talking to your gynecologist or trusted doctor “.
If it is a common intimate discomfort, such as itching, redness or bad smells, you will start by changing the routine, for example buying a more delicate or specific detergent, or always preferringcotton underwear. Eating healthy, playing sports, limiting stress or not having bad habits such as smoking or alcohol, of course, also helps the intimate area.
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