Is Feminine Wash for Teens, Too?
A pH-balanced feminine wash is a blessing for women after an intense workout, a hot day, or intimate time. But do teen girls need a feminine wash? If so, what’s the gold standard? Let’s dive into teen feminine care so you can help the teen girl in your life navigate vulva and vaginal microbiome care and learn when to use an unscented feminine wash . What Is a Feminine Wash? A feminine wash is a pH-balanced cleanser used on the external intimate parts, including the labia, clitoris, vaginal opening, and surrounding areas. Let’s not mince words here, because the details matter: The word external is important, as is an understanding of this more private area. Formulas for this area should be gentle, often unscented, and support the vaginal microbiome and natural, more acidic pH levels. Vaginas are self-cleaning. Women and teens do not need to cleanse the inside of their vaginal canal and should not use artificial fragrances or toxic ingredients anywhere near their vulva and ...