Questions & Answers About YOUCARE’s Intimate Care Products

Using intimate care products is important because the intimate area is more sensitive than other parts of your body and has a unique pH balance that needs to be maintained for overall health. Intimate care products are specially formulated to help prevent discomfort, irritation, and imbalances in the vaginal flora, which can lead to issues like dryness, itching, or infections. By using products designed for intimate care, you can support your intimate health, maintain proper hygiene, and enhance your overall well-being.

The short answer is yes. Water does not disrupt the microbiological flora in your intimate area, so you can skip using soap when washing your intimate area. You can do the same when washing the rest of your body. However, if you want to nourish, soothe, and soften your intimate area with ingredients that not only cleanse but also moisturize and prevent dryness, it’s a good idea to upgrade your washing routine with an intimate wash.

Women are recommended to wash their intimate area daily—either with water or intimate wash. It’s not necessary to use an intimate wash every day, but protect INTIMATE WASH AND SHAVE is so mild and gentle that you can use it several times a day if you feel the need.

You should never wash or rinse inside the vagina—neither with water nor with intimate wash, as this can disrupt the microbial environment. Your intimate area is dominated by lactic acid bacteria, which contribute to a healthy vaginal flora by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi.

Imbalance in vaginal bacteria is medically referred to as bacterial vaginosis, bacterial imbalance, or vaginal dysbiosis, and it is a very common condition that most women will experience at some point. Your normal bacterial composition in the intimate area is dominated by lactic acid bacteria. When an imbalance occurs, it’s because the pH level has changed, and there are too few lactic acid bacteria to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi. This typically causes itching, burning, irritation, unpleasant odor, and increased discharge.

In addition to the fact that intimate imbalance can feel uncomfortable because it itches, burns, irritates, smells and causes increased discharge, there is also an increased risk of you becoming infected with sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia and herpes if your abdomen is in imbalance.

In addition, it has been shown that intimate imbalance negatively affects fertility and that there is an increased risk of giving birth prematurely and having complications after gynecological operations and during pregnancy.

Yes, it is completely normal. A woman’s natural vaginal flora can easily shift, leading to intimate imbalance or vaginal yeast infections, which can cause one or more of the mentioned symptoms. Imbalance and yeast infections are often confused with each other, but they are different conditions and require different treatments.

Intimate imbalance can cause redness, itching, thin grayish-yellow discharge, and unpleasant odor. These issues can be prevented and relieved by lactic acid bacteria, which restore the pH balance in the vagina. In severe cases, antibiotic treatment may be necessary.

The symptoms of vaginal yeast infection include redness, intense itching, and white, grainy discharge that typically has no odor. You may also experience burning, swelling around the vagina, and discomfort when touched. A yeast infection should be treated with antifungal medication.

If you are unsure whether you have a yeast infection or bacterial imbalance, you should consult a doctor.

When you run a razor over the skin in the intimate area, it irritates the skin and makes it more vulnerable to bacteria because pores and hair follicles open up. Red bumps appear when bacteria enter these open pores, which can cause itching and, in some cases, develop into red rashes.

To prevent red bumps after intimate shaving, it’s important to care for your skin both before and after shaving, use a clean razor, and shave as gently as possible. Regularly caring for your skin with products specifically designed for intimate care helps keep the skin clean, moisturized, and resilient. A clean razor minimizes the risk of harmful bacteria entering the pores, and the gentlest shave can be achieved by shaving in the direction of hair growth and using a product that allows the razor to glide smoothly over the skin—such as an intimate foaming wash.

Here are 10 good tips:

1. Eat a healthy and varied diet. A healthy diet strengthens your immune system.
2. Use intimate wash or water for intimate cleansing. Regular soap has a pH that is too high for your intimate area.
3. Avoid pads, panty liners, and tight pants. These trap bacteria and make it difficult for your skin to breathe.
4. Use a condom during intercourse. Semen is alkaline and raises the natural pH in your intimate area.
5. Limit your sugar intake. High blood sugar feeds the bad bacteria in your intimate area.
6. Practice gentle and appropriate intimate shaving. Use a clean razor and a foam suitable for intimate shaving.
7. Be cautious with antibiotics, as they can disrupt your natural vaginal flora.
8. Wear cotton underwear. It can be washed at high temperatures, which kills bacteria.
9. Wash your underwear with fragrance-free detergent. Your intimate area cannot tolerate perfumes.
10. Take lactic acid bacteria supplements (probiotics) for vaginal imbalance. Lactic acid bacteria restore the pH balance in the vagina.

YOUCARE is an innovative and exclusive intimate care line consisting of four products that support women’s intimate health, well-being, and balance from the inside and out.

The founder behind the series is gynecologist and Ph.D. Dorthe Snejbjerg, one of the country’s leading practicing specialists. She understands the importance of intimate care and what is needed to prevent and relieve discomfort in the intimate area.

The product formulations are naturally pH-regulated, fragrance-free, and suitable for sensitive skin. The ingredients are carefully selected for optimal intimate care, with a strong focus on organic ingredients wherever possible. The foam wash and mist are vegan, and the packaging is chosen with sustainability in mind.

The simple, stylish, and exclusive design underscores the quality of the products, appealing to women’s needs for self-care, luxury, and indulgence. If you want to read more about YOUCARE, you can do so here.

YOUCARE's products are designed to work synergistically to enhance intimate health and well-being. Each product serves a specific purpose, but when used together, they provide comprehensive care:

1. Cleansing and Protection: Products like intimate washes cleanse the intimate area gently without disrupting the natural pH balance, while mists provide soothing and protective aftercare.
2. Hydration and Nourishment: Moisturizers and creams help hydrate and nourish the skin, preventing dryness and irritation, particularly after shaving or washing.
3. Balancing and Strengthening: Probiotics and pH-regulated products restore and maintain a healthy vaginal flora, supporting natural defense mechanisms against discomfort and infections.

By combining cleansing, soothing, and protective elements, YOUCARE’s products offer complete care, working together to maintain balance, comfort, and intimate wellness.

The intimate area is a sensitive region that requires special care.

The light and soft foam of our intimate wash feels gentle and luxurious on the delicate skin of the intimate area.

If you shave your intimate area, it’s especially important to be cautious. Not only because the razor is sharp and there’s a risk of cuts, but also because shaving scrapes the skin’s surface, making it more sensitive and vulnerable to bacteria.

The foam of the intimate wash is specifically designed for intimate shaving, helping the razor glide smoothly over the skin, ensuring a gentle and comfortable shaving experience.

Our mist is an aftershave product designed to reduce irritation and red bumps after intimate shaving.

It contains many active, natural, and organic ingredients with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and soothing properties, which are especially beneficial for freshly shaved skin.

By using the mist after intimate shaving, you ensure care, moisture, and revitalization of the newly shaved skin.

The ingredients help restore and strengthen the skin’s barrier, reducing its sensitivity to bacteria.

Read more about the mist’s many beneficial ingredients and their properties here.

Yes, our intimate cream is specifically developed for very dry and sensitive skin in the intimate area. Its high fat content of 89% helps prevent dryness, supports a healthy moisture balance, and forms a barrier that protects your intimate area.

The cream contains many beneficial, nourishing ingredients that are carefully selected for intimate care, making it especially suitable for sensitive skin. If you would like to read more about the amazing properties of the ingredients, you can do so here.

The intimate cream contains beeswax, which provides richness and a light texture, helping to strengthen the skin's barrier function. Since beeswax is an animal-derived wax produced by bees, the intimate cream is not vegan.

Lactic acid bacteria, also known as probiotics, are living microorganisms that naturally exist on your skin and in your intestines (on your mucous membranes).

Lactic acid bacteria are some of the beneficial bacteria in/on your body. They lower the pH value in your intestines and help weaken harmful bacteria. In this way, they help maintain the flora in your digestive system and intimate area.

The role of lactic acid bacteria is to convert carbohydrates into lactic acid and other substances. They assist your body in absorbing nutrients by producing enzymes that break down what you eat.

If you would like to read more about lactic acid bacteria, you can do so here.