•Sweet-smelling doesn’t always mean healthy. Your intimate area's smell is your body’s way of communicating with you. Synthetic fragrances may mask strong, unpleasant odors but will not address underlying causes such as infections.
•Killing off bacteria is not always good. A healthy intimate area has natural good bacteria which fight off bacteria that cause odor and itchiness, but harsh ingredients in soaps and synthetic feminine washes may strip them off or upset the natural pH balance that allows them to thrive.
•The thin skin in and around the intimate area is one of the body’s most permeable surfaces. Products applied near the intimate area are easily absorbed by the body.
•Synthetic feminine washes often contain harmful chemicals. Synthetic fragrances, colorants, SLES/SLS, and parabens are often found in commercial feminine washes, which have been linked to health problems such as reproductive disorders.
•Women and teens are more at risk. Women, especially teens whose bodies are still developing, have a heightened risk of exposure to harmful chemicals because they generally use more personal care products.