Intimate hygiene fluid (not only) – can you wash your face with it?

Intimate hygiene fluid – what do we use it for?

The main use of intimate hygiene fluid or gel is, as the name suggests, the hygiene of intimate areas, i.e. the external part of the perineum .

The purpose of an intimate hygiene fluid is (most often) to gently but effectively cleanse the perineum and its surroundings, as well as to provide a feeling of freshness, an appropriate level of hydration and support intimate health (for example during the treatment of infections ).

Intimate hygiene fluid for washing your face – where did the idea come from?

Intimate hygiene gel and face washing – can it work? Where did the idea to use it on the face come from and how does it actually affect our complexion?

It's hard to say exactly where the idea of ​​using intimate hygiene fluid on the face came from.

My three main leads are:

• Searching for a way to care for sensitive skin. Only sensitive people know this pain – including me. Finding a liquid that will take care of sensitive, allergic or irritated skin borders on a miracle. Intimate hygiene liquids are usually associated with a delicate composition, so it is very close to assuming that they will also be suitable for sensitive facial skin.
• The desire to reduce skincare to a minimum. Multi-step skincare and complicated routines are not for everyone. I found out about this when my skin was begging for a moment of respite and I had more cosmetics than square meters. So it is completely understandable for me to look for a way to reduce skincare to a minimum. One cosmetic for the whole body? Sounds like a dream come true.
• The positive impact of lactic acid on the complexion. Another thing that could potentially be behind the sudden increase in popularity of intimate hygiene fluids in the context of washing the face is the content of the magical and truly multifunctional lactic acid .

Also read the article " Is intimate hygiene fluid harmful? We dispel doubts ".

The effect of intimate hygiene fluid with lactic acid on the face

Effects of lactic acid

Lactic acid is a fairly popular ingredient in anti-wrinkle, moisturising and discolouration products. It is one of the AHA acids, or alpha-hydroxy acids (other popular examples include glycolic, mandelic and citric acids), used in cleansing and toning products, as well as in peelings . One way to obtain lactic acid is through the fermentation of dairy products, but it is most often produced during… the fermentation of corn flour or beet sugar.

How does lactic acid affect the skin?

• Evens out its texture and color.
• Improves the appearance and firmness of the skin.
• Reduces discoloration.
• Smoothes fine lines and surface wrinkles.
• Regulates the process of exfoliation of the epidermis.

Pretty good for one ingredient, huh?

Intimate hygiene fluid with lactic acid and face washing

Okay, but does that mean it's worth using an intimate hygiene fluid with lactic acid on your face? Not really.

There are many different factors that affect how a given ingredient will work. These include concentration, the content of other ingredients, and the method of use.

Lactic acid found in intimate hygiene fluids is designed to maintain the right pH and maintain the balance of bacterial flora . The action, concentration and other ingredients accompanying the acid are adapted to the specific needs of intimate areas - and these are not the same as those of other parts of the body , such as our face.

Studies suggest that in order for the acid to have a chance to work on the dermis (smoothing and increasing elasticity), its concentration should be around 12%. At a lower concentration (in the study it was 5%), the acid only works superficially - on the epidermis itself.

The concentration of lactic acid in intimate hygiene gels may be even lower, therefore (without tests carried out on a specific product) it is difficult to say how the lactic acid contained in a given fluid will affect our skin .

Intimate hygiene fluid – an antidote to pimples, blackheads and acne?

Intimate hygiene fluid may not work as a magic cure for acne .

Why? Primarily because intimate hygiene gels were not created to combat acne – and acne can have many different causes, each of which may require a different approach to treatment.

In addition, most intimate hygiene fluids have not been tested for face washing , let alone for fighting acne. Using them on your own on inflamed lesions and inflammations may not bring the expected results.

Gels can also differ significantly in composition – as with any other cosmetic, manufacturers often release their own formulas that contain ingredients that are more or less beneficial for acne-prone skin.

However, if you want to find an all-in-one product and you are struggling with acne, it is worth consulting a specialist who will help you choose a product that meets the needs of your entire body (of course, only if it is possible in your case).

Intimate hygiene gel as an alternative to make-up removal

As with the effects of acne gels, it is difficult to clearly determine the effects of intimate hygiene fluids in the context of removing makeup . Each gel may have a different composition, and therefore a different effect, and not everyone will cope with the - as it were - difficult task of removing makeup.

Your KAYA Intimate Hygiene Fluid and Face Wash

Psst, are you here because you wonder how our intimate hygiene fluid works when applied to the face? Or maybe you already use it, you know how it works for you, but you want to know what the research says about its use outside of intimate areas?

Many of Your KAYA's clients write to us that they use our intimate hygiene fluid to wash their entire bodies. That's why we couldn't resist testing the gel's effects on the face as well.

I won't bombard you with all the graphs from our application studies, but I will share a few results with you :

• 85% of respondents confirm the feeling of hydration and no feeling of skin tightness,
• 95% of people confirm no skin stinging while using the product,
• 80% of respondents stated that the skin looked regenerated,
• 85% of people did not notice any redness after using the product,
• 95% of test subjects confirm that the product gently cleanses the skin and removes make-up,
• 80% of respondents would choose the product again, and 55% consider it better than others used in the past.

Who were the people in our study? Our volunteers, or probands, were women and men between the ages of 21 and 61, with a variety of skin types, including sensitive skin.

Intimate Facial Hygiene Fluid – To Use or Not to Use?

Should I use it on my face or just my intimate areas? What's our verdict? I'm sure this won't surprise you, but it's up to you .

I have a few (a dozen or so) friends who successfully use Your KAYA intimate hygiene fluid ( yes, this one specifically, and it's not an advertisement at all ) for their entire body - including their face - and they are delighted with it ( to put it mildly ).

As a survivor of many adventures with acne, discoloration, sensitive and demanding skin, I choose fluids designed for the face – adapted to the problems of my skin that change like in a kaleidoscope.

How is/will it be with you? :)

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