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An intimate hygiene gel is a liquid cleanser for the external intimate area with an acidic pH and mild cleansing agents. This category features the LUNÉVA Velvet Intimate Veil cream-gel (350 ml): a light gel texture with no stickiness, pH 4.2-4.8, free of SLS, SLES, parabens, silicones and mineral oils.
Gel or cream-gel: what is the difference
A gel is usually clear, foams well and rinses off quickly. A cream-gel has a softer, creamier base: the lather is calmer and skin feels less tight after washing. Velvet Intimate Veil combines both ideas: a cream-gel with a light gel texture that cleanses gently and leaves no sticky film.
What the Velvet Intimate Veil label lists
- Lactic acid helps maintain the physiological pH of the area.
- Inulin, according to the brand, supports the natural balance of the microflora.
- Panthenol and betaine are there for skin comfort and softness.
- Sodium hyaluronate helps retain moisture.
- Mild surfactants (disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) instead of SLS and SLES.
The formula is fragranced (Parfum), so if your skin is very sensitive, start with a patch test.
How to use the gel
- Dispense a small amount onto a wet palm.
- Apply to the external intimate area with light motions, without rubbing.
- Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a soft, clean towel.
Use it once or twice a day in the shower. It is for external use only.
Fitting the gel into a daily routine
An intimate gel is just one step in the shower. Cleanse the rest of the body with a separate product, for example Silk Touch shower cream, and moisturize body skin afterwards. Do not use the intimate gel on the face or hair: it has a different purpose and pH.
Who it is not for
If you cannot tolerate fragranced products, look for fragrance-free alternatives. The gel does not treat infections or inflammation: for itching, burning or unusual discharge, see a gynecologist. For general guidance on choosing, see intimate hygiene, and for the rest of the body, body care.
FAQ
Does the intimate hygiene gel contain sulfates?
Velvet Intimate Veil is stated to be free of SLS and SLES. Cleansing comes from milder surfactants, namely disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate and sodium cocoyl isethionate.
What is the pH of the gel?
Velvet Intimate Veil has a pH of 4.2-4.8, and lactic acid helps maintain a physiological level.
Can I use it every day?
Yes, it is designed for daily cleansing of the external area, usually once or twice a day.
What if I get irritation after using it?
Stop using it, rinse with cool water and see a doctor if symptoms persist.