Things you should know! Basic knowledge about delicate areas: Facts! Delicate areas are sensitive to irritation!

FACT01

Thin skin

The delicate areas have a thinner stratum corneum than the face and are more susceptible to irritation.

Comparing skin thickness

FACT02

Delicate areas should be slightly acidic.

The delicate area is a sensitive area with a pH value of around 5 *, which is slightly acidic. Using a product that doesn't suit your skin in terms of pH or cleansing power can cause stinging, dryness, and other problems.
*From Women's Health. 2024;20.

pH value of delicate areas (slightly acidic)

POINT

Lactic acid bacteria are also found in the vagina.

In fact, lactic acid bacteria play an important role not only in the intestines but also in the vagina and vulva.
A healthy vagina maintains a slightly acidic environment thanks to lactic acid bacteria, which has a self-cleaning mechanism that prevents the growth of harmful bacteria. However, if lactic acid bacteria decrease due to various factors such as lack of sleep, poor diet, fatigue, and stress, it can lead to odor and discomfort in the vulva.
I hope you can maintain a state where problems are less likely to occur by reviewing your lifestyle and taking proper care of yourself.

Dr. Ruriko Tsushima: Chairperson, Women's Wellness Women's Life Clinic Ginza/Shinjuku Isetan Medical Corporation

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