Intimate Skincare
Gentle, pH-balanced intimate skincare for women, for everyday intimate cleansing and care, and for relief from dryness, sensitivity and irritation. Intimate skin is delicate and easily upset by ordinary soaps and perfumed products, and it can become dry or fragile, especially around the menopause. The In2mate range cleanses, moisturises and comforts intimate skin gently, while respecting its natural pH, using non-perfumed, plant-based ingredients. Made in Britain.
Shop intimate skincare for cleansing, dryness and everyday comfort
Caring for intimate skin
Intimate skin is some of the most delicate skin on the body, and it needs gentler care than the rest. It has a naturally slightly acidic pH, so ordinary soaps and perfumed washes can disturb its balance and leave it feeling dry, tight or irritated.
Most intimate skin needs very little: a gentle, non-perfumed wash to cleanse the external area, a moisturiser made for the intimate area to relieve dryness, and a comfortable lubricant when you need one. There is no need to wash inside the vagina, which cleans itself naturally. Treating intimate skin with the same gentle, considered care as the rest of your skin is usually all it takes to keep it clean, comfortable and cared for.
What is vaginal dryness?
Vaginal dryness is when the intimate area feels dry, tight, sore or itchy and lacks its usual natural moisture. It is very common, and can make everyday activities, exercise and sex uncomfortable.
It is especially common around the perimenopause and menopause, when falling oestrogen levels reduce natural lubrication, but it can affect women at any age, and can also be a side effect of some medicines and treatments. Because ongoing or painful dryness can sometimes need medical treatment, it is worth speaking to your GP or pharmacist, particularly around the menopause. Alongside any treatment, gentle, non-perfumed intimate care that moisturises and respects the skin's natural pH can help keep the area comfortable day to day.
A dry, tight or sore feeling in the intimate area.
Discomfort during exercise, sitting or sex.
Reactions to soaps, perfumes or everyday washing products.
Itching, or a stinging or burning sensation.
Skin that feels fragile, delicate or easily irritated.
Dryness that is more noticeable around the menopause.
If you have persistent pain, itching, unusual discharge, an odour, bleeding, or think you may have an infection, please see your GP or pharmacist, as these may need medical treatment.
The perimenopause and menopause, and falling oestrogen
Some medicines and medical treatments
Stress, tiredness and being run down
Harsh soaps, perfumed products and over-washing
Hormonal changes, such as after childbirth or while breastfeeding
Tight clothing, or friction from exercise or sex
You cannot always avoid these, but gentle, non-perfumed intimate care that moisturises and supports the skin's natural pH can help keep the area comfortable.
What to look for
- A gentle, non-perfumed intimate wash, rather than ordinary soap
- A moisturiser made for intimate skin
- pH-balanced formulas that respect the intimate area
- A comfortable, non-irritating lubricant when you need one
- Naturally derived, dermatologically tested ingredients
What to avoid
- Perfumed soaps, shower gels and bubble baths
- Douching or washing inside the vagina, which cleans itself
- Harsh wipes and heavily fragranced products
- Tight, non-breathable underwear where you can
- Ignoring pain, bleeding or a possible infection
Why we recommend In2mate for intimate skin
In2mate is our range developed specifically for women who want gentle, everyday care for their intimate skin, and for those with dryness, sensitivity or irritation. It treats the intimate area with the same care as the rest of the body, using gentle, non-perfumed, plant-based ingredients to cleanse, moisturise and comfort, while respecting the skin's natural pH. In2mate is vegetarian, dermatologically tested and made in Britain.
Each product is pH-optimised for the intimate area and made without perfume or silicones, and the range is hormone-free, so it can be used at any age, including alongside HRT, though it is always worth checking with your GP. Prebiotic and naturally soothing ingredients help support the skin's natural balance and keep it comfortable.
In2mate benefits
Vegan, cruelty-free and 99% natural. Non-perfumed and silicone-free, and formulated for delicate, dry and sensitive intimate skin.
pH-optimised to match the intimate area's naturally slightly acidic balance, helping to keep it healthy and comfortable.
Made without perfume or silicones, using gentle cleansing and moisturising ingredients suited to delicate intimate skin.
Hormone-free, so it is suitable at any age and can be used alongside HRT. It is always worth checking with your GP.
Prebiotic and naturally soothing plant-based ingredients help support the intimate skin's natural balance.
Moisturises dry, tight or sore intimate skin and helps keep it soft, supple and comfortable day to day.
A gentle three-step routine: a Natural Wash to cleanse, a Natural Moisturiser for daily comfort, and a Natural Lubricant for extra comfort when you need it.
Everyday intimate care in one range, with a Wash and Moisturiser for external use and a Lubricant that is comfortable to use internally.
A simple intimate care routine
In2mate Natural Wash. Use daily in the shower or bath to gently cleanse the external intimate area, in place of soap. Non-perfumed and pH-balanced.
In2mate Natural Moisturiser. Apply to the external intimate area to relieve dryness and keep skin soft and comfortable. Non-sticky, for daily use.
In2mate Natural Lubricant. A comfortable, non-perfumed lubricant for extra comfort during intimacy, or whenever the area feels dry.
Real results from real customers
Intimate skin is some of the most delicate skin on the body, and it does best with gentle, non-perfumed, pH-appropriate care rather than ordinary soaps, which can strip and irritate it. I recommend the In2mate range because it is designed specifically for intimate skin, to cleanse and moisturise gently while respecting its natural balance. For persistent dryness or discomfort, especially around the menopause, it is always worth speaking to your GP as well.
Vaginal dryness is common and often related to the menopause, but persistent or painful dryness can sometimes need medical treatment. If you have ongoing pain, itching, unusual discharge, bleeding, or think you may have an infection, please speak to your GP or pharmacist. In2mate is intimate skincare designed to cleanse, moisturise and comfort, and is not a treatment for medical conditions.
Intimate care and vaginal dryness: frequently asked questions
1. How should I wash the intimate area?
Use a gentle, non-perfumed intimate wash on the external area only, in place of ordinary soap, which is often perfumed and the wrong pH for delicate intimate skin. There is no need to wash inside the vagina, as it cleans itself naturally, and douching can upset its balance. A gentle daily wash is all most people need to feel fresh and comfortable.
2. What causes vaginal dryness?
Vaginal dryness happens when the intimate area has less of its natural moisture. It is most commonly linked to the perimenopause and menopause, when oestrogen levels fall, but it can also be caused by some medicines and treatments, by hormonal changes after childbirth or while breastfeeding, and by harsh or perfumed products. It can affect women at any age.
3. Is vaginal dryness a normal part of the menopause?
Yes, it is very common during the perimenopause and menopause, as falling oestrogen reduces natural lubrication. It is common, but you do not have to simply put up with it. Gentle intimate moisturisers can help keep the area comfortable, and if dryness is persistent or painful it is worth seeing your GP, as there are medical treatments that can help.
4. What is the difference between an intimate moisturiser and a lubricant?
An intimate moisturiser is used regularly, often daily, to relieve ongoing dryness and keep the skin comfortable over time. A lubricant is used in the moment, for immediate comfort and glide, for example during sex. Many women use both: the moisturiser for everyday comfort and the lubricant when they need it.
5. Can I use ordinary soap or shower gel on the intimate area?
It is best not to. Ordinary soaps and shower gels are often perfumed and the wrong pH for intimate skin, so they can strip and irritate it. A gentle, non-perfumed intimate wash is kinder, used on the external area only.
6. Is In2mate suitable during and after the menopause?
Yes. In2mate is designed for intimate skin that has become dry or sensitive, which is very common around the menopause. It is hormone-free and non-perfumed, and it cleanses, moisturises and comforts gently. For persistent menopausal dryness, it is worth speaking to your GP as well, since medical treatments are available.
7. Can I use In2mate alongside HRT or vaginal oestrogen?
Yes. In2mate is hormone-free, so it can be used alongside HRT. If you are using a prescribed vaginal treatment such as vaginal oestrogen, it is sensible to check with your GP or pharmacist about using them together, and never stop a prescribed treatment without medical advice.
8. Is the In2mate Natural Lubricant safe to use with condoms?
Yes. The In2mate Natural Lubricant is water-based, and water-based lubricants are compatible with latex condoms, unlike oil-based ones. If you use a specific type of condom, it is always worth checking its packaging too.
9. Which In2mate products are for external use, and which can be used internally?
The In2mate Natural Wash and Natural Moisturiser are for external use, on the vulva and surrounding skin. The Natural Lubricant is comfortable to use internally. Do not insert the wash or moisturiser, and avoid douching, as the vagina cleans itself.
10. Is In2mate non-perfumed and pH-balanced?
Yes. Every In2mate product is non-perfumed, silicone-free and pH-optimised to suit the intimate area's naturally slightly acidic balance, and the range is dermatologically tested for sensitive skin. This makes it gentler than ordinary soaps and shower gels.
11. Is In2mate vegan?
Yes. In2mate is vegan and cruelty-free, non-perfumed and 99% natural, and made for delicate, sensitive intimate skin.
12. Can I use In2mate if I have sensitive skin or allergies?
In2mate is designed for delicate, sensitive intimate skin and is non-perfumed, which suits many people who react to fragranced products. As with any product, patch test before first use, check the ingredients if you have known allergies, and stop using it if any irritation occurs. If you have a reaction, speak to your GP or pharmacist.
Please note the Natural Moisturiser contains sweet almond oil, so avoid it, or check with your doctor, if you have a nut allergy
13. Will In2mate help with intimate itching or irritation?
Its gentle, moisturising, non-perfumed formulas can soothe the everyday itching and irritation that come from dry, delicate intimate skin. However, persistent itching, unusual discharge, an odour or soreness can be signs of thrush or another condition that needs treatment, so if these do not settle, see a pharmacist or GP.
14. Can In2mate cure thrush or infections?
No. In2mate is intimate skincare for comfort, not a medicine, and it does not treat thrush, bacterial vaginosis or infections. If you think you have an infection, with symptoms such as itching, unusual discharge or an odour, see a pharmacist or GP, who can give you the right treatment.
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