Beauty
Target run, anyone?
ShowerTok is a one-stop destination for all the bestself-care productrecommendations.
But they definitely arent necessary.
In fact, theres no need to clean or freshen up your vagina at all.
Kimberly Langdon, M.D., an Ohio-based OB/GYN withMedzino.
When washing down below, plainwater is always best, Langdon says.
A specific product for the area is also OK as long as you read the ingredients.
With that in mind, scroll on for the best vagina products, according to ShowerToks hygiene influencers.
1The Foaming Wash
If youre looking for a daily wash,The Honey Potis where its at.
Its dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic, so it wont irritate sensitive skin.
Its also safe to use in the pubic area and even helps adjust your skins pH.
One TikTok user evencalled it her holy grail.
4The Soothing Wash
Thisaloe-based cleanseris designed specifically to wash your vulva.
The light bamboo and wild grass scent is theperfect addition to any shower routine.
(Thevaginas pH falls between a 3.8 and a 4.5.)
According to TikTok, itll leave you withsuper-soft skin.
As a bonus, the packaging is made from reclaimed and recycled plastics.
Its infused withapple cider vinegarto help remove dirt without stripping your skin of its natural oils.
And yes its sulfate, dye, and fragrance-free.
Studies referenced:
Chen, Y.
Role of female intimate hygiene in vulvovaginal health: Global hygiene practices and product usage.
Womens Health (Lond).
Vaginal, Cervical and Uterine pH in Women with Normal and Abnormal Vaginal Microbiota.
Vaginal Candidiasis Infection Treated Using Apple Cider Vinegar: A Case Report.
Altern Ther Health Med.
Epub 2017 Nov 7.
Sources:
Dr. Kimberly Langdon, M.D., OB/GYN withMedzino
This article was originally published onFeb.
