Probiotics are essential allies to strengthen the immune defenses of the entire body, including the vulva. Let's find out what they are, what they are for and how to include them in our routine.
Have you ever heard of probiotics? Probably yes, especially if your passions include health and wellness. This is because they are real multitaskers, responsible for the correct functioning of many parts of our body, including the vagina. But what are they specifically? Their name means 'in favor of life': they are live microorganisms composed of bacteria and yeasts that are very useful for protecting the body from the action of pathogens and microbes. A real surveillance patrol available 24/7, seven days a week.
Fundamental for intestinal health, probiotics are also present in the V area and are very important for raising its natural defenses, and helping to naturally prevent the most common discomforts. In fact, just like the whole body, the vagina also has its own microbiota or vaginal flora that is in balance when the diversity of bacteria present is low and the predominant bacteria are lactobacilli. The latter are primarily responsible for the balance and health of the vaginal environment, because they produce lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide necessary to maintain an optimal pH and chase away bad bacteria.
Probiotics are naturally present in our V zone, however some wrong actions can alter this precious balance. Some examples? Too aggressive soaps, tight and synthetic clothes, too much washing and vaginal douching.
How to restore the perfect balance? Definitely by avoiding washing the intimate area too much: it is better to refresh it with just water and use a specific and delicate cleanser only once or twice a day. Other good practices are to wear loose-fitting clothing, choose cotton underwear and jump into the shower immediately after physical activity. Finally, specific food supplements are excellent allies to restore the balance of the vaginal bacterial flora.
Furthermore, prebiotics, if used in cosmetic treatments such as our Refreshing Mist, are able to strengthen the natural skin microbiota by increasing the growth of good bacteria, refresh the intimate area between washes and soothe itching and redness.
