Every woman is different, in both mind and body. When it comes to intimate moments, here @PVO we believe you should control what goes on and into your body. Personal lubricant gel or lube is a necessity for almost every woman at some point. Not just for someone who has lost their natural lubrication due to physical conditions such as menopause or other hormonal conditions.. the right formula can enhance your most intimate experiences – no matter your age.
Key features to look for in Natural Lubes
Our bodies naturally produce lubrication. However, this is subject to change depending on a multitude of factors, both physical and emotional. A personal lubricant or ‘lube’ can ease this issue. When made of natural, soothing, healing ingredients, in a water/gel base such as our @PVO Personal Gel, this non-intrusive product performs a multitude of tasks, such as UTI and candida prevention, while simultaneously eliminating pain, discomfort, and chafing due to uncomfortable friction, allowing you to enjoy the moment.
Here are the key features to look for in a personal lubricant gel, or ‘lube’
1. Gynecologist and Urologist Recommended
It’s always a good idea to listen to what the experts have to say when using lubes for intimate sexual experiences.
Your gynecologist will recommend using pH-balanced and chemical-free lubricants.
Why does pH matter?
The natural pH of your vagina is ~4.5, and a dosha imbalance can cause a disruption in pH levels, which weakens your skin’s ability to fight off sensitivity issues and pathogens system-wide. Most commercial lubes have very high pH (alkaline) which can disturb the vaginal microbiome and expose you to the risk of bacterial vaginitis and other infections.
2. Made with ‘Food-grade’ Ingredients
What you can consume, you can definitely apply on your body! Natural lubes should be always made with food-grade ingredients.
Why use toxic chemical-free lubricants?
Most commercial ingredients contain harsh chemicals like parabens, chlorhexidine gluconate, Cyclomethicone or Dexamethasone, siloxanes, and derivatives, which frequently cause short-term problems like discomfort, irritation, and risk of infection, and chronic, long-term health problems like hormonal imbalance and reproductive issues.
3. Silicone-free (Dimethicone)
In order to make the lubricant feel ‘smooth’ and ‘slippery’, the most common (and not coincidentally the cheapest) ingredients that popular brands use are – silicone/ dimethicone and their derivatives. Not only are these type of lubes not suitable for use with adult toys and difficult to wash, they can irritate mucus membranes and cause inflammation/painful chafing issues.
It’s best to replace these silicone based lubes with water-based or gel-based natural lubes made with only natural ingredients like Aloe Vera and Cold-pressed oils, making them ‘latex safe’.
4. Free of Artificial Scents and Flavors
While many of us enjoy a wide range of flavor/ perfumed options to make things a little fun and exotic, it is a fact that synthetic scents or flavors can be harmful to you, most especially in the most permeable tissues of your skin. Unfortunately the ingredients used are often undisclosed, putting a question market on the transparency and accountability of the product overall.
5. Texture
High-performance natural lubes / personal lubricant gels should never impart stickiness, staining, or gumming/pilling.
What is Puraveda’s Natural Lube made of?
The healthiest lube for the most intimate experiences is beyond any reasonable doubt – is clean, simple, and non-toxic.
The key ingredients in Puraveda Natural Lubricant Gel are:
- Water
- Aloe Vera
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Vitamins A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and most importantly, Vitamin E.
- Grapeseed Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Apricot Oil
Being a non-toxic formula, our Personal Lubricant Gel contains no artificial preservatives. The lube lasts longer due to the natural protective nature of Potassium Sorbate (derived from Mountain Ash Berries). Other beneficial, food-grade ingredients used are extracts of Bilberry, Blackcurrant, Beetroot, and Kham Thai seed..making it flavorless and lightweight, as well as natural feeling and silky in texture.
Why You Need a Good Natural Lube
Puraveda Personal Lubricant Gel is safe for women of all ages, including pregnancy safe.Urologist and gynecologist recommended to prevent issues like UTI and candida overgrowth due to irritation, as well as enhance intimate moments by eliminating discomfort.
Our natural lube is especially recommended for:
- Easing vaginal dryness
- Perimenopausal and menopausal women (also check: Optimal Perimenopausal Skin Treatment),
- Experiencing painful intercourse or itching (note that it’s important to check with your OB/GYN).
- Pregnancy or postpartum discomfort
Have a Skin or Hair Care problem? Leave us a question or comment and we’ll get back to you. It’s time to feel more Beautiful, Healthy, and Sexy with Puraveda Organics!
