Intimate and Massage

Intimate cosmetics in the Intimate and Massage category include two products: an intimate wash emulsion and a skin care cream for those areas. We have gathered hemp massage preparations in a separate category For Massage. Below, we describe the differences between the emulsion and the cream and what to check in the ingredients before reaching for either of them.

Washing or Care

The Intime emulsion by Cannaderm is a washing cosmetic: you lather it on the skin and rinse it off. The Pro Intim cream by Medicprogress is applied to cleansed and dried skin, gently massaged in, and left on.

Both the emulsion and the cream are intended for both women and men. They differ in purpose, so they do not replace each other: the emulsion is for daily hygiene, while the cream is for care after washing.

Intime Emulsion for Intimate Hygiene

The manufacturer describes Intime as a gentle washing emulsion with a slightly acidic pH, intended for adults. The washing base is made of cocamidopropyl betaine, and right after glycerin in the INCI list is hemp seed oil. Following that are lanolin, panthenol, grapefruit seed extract, shea butter, and hemp seed extract.

The end of the list includes essential oils of fennel, rosemary, thyme, and sage, as well as camphor and limonene, so the emulsion has a noticeable scent. Apply it with your hand or a washcloth to the intimate areas, lather, leave it on briefly, and rinse thoroughly.

Pro Intim Cream for Intimate Skin

The Medicprogress Pro Intim cream has a capacity of 50 ml and is an emulsion based on water with emollients: alkyl benzoate, caprylic/capric triglycerides, and macadamia oil. The list also includes the silicone cyclopentasiloxane, which facilitates spreading. A distinguishing feature of the formula is BioEcolia, which is an alpha-glucan oligosaccharide.

There are no hemp ingredients in this cream’s list. The manufacturer indicates use after shaving or depilation, during increased sweating during exercise, and after swimming. A small amount is applied to cleansed, dried skin and gently massaged in, for external use only.

Massage Preparations

You will find hemp gels, oils, balms, and creams for massage in the For Massage category. Some of them contain camphor, menthol, or chili extract, which provide a cooling or warming sensation, so they are intended solely for body skin.

Such preparations should not be applied to mucous membranes or intimate areas and are not lubricants. For intimate areas, choose cosmetics that are specifically indicated for that purpose on the label, such as the Intime emulsion and Pro Intim cream.

Intimate Cosmetics: What to Check in the Ingredients

Start with the intended use on the label: a cosmetic for intimate areas will indicate this directly, like the Intime emulsion and Pro Intim cream. A product where menthol, camphor, or chili are leading ingredients is not suitable for intimate areas, even if the name mentions hemp.

Then check the washing base and pH: Intime has a mild surfactant and slightly acidic pH. Also, review the end of the list, where fragrance and preservatives are listed; in the Pro Intim cream, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are present. If you are allergic to lanolin, pay attention to the Intime emulsion, which contains it.

Before using a new cosmetic for the first time, do a patch test on a small area of skin and do not apply it to damaged skin. You can read more about hemp ingredients in the post about hemp creams, serums, and balms. Other cosmetics can be found in the Cosmetics category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an intimate hygiene emulsion and a cream?

The Intime emulsion by Cannaderm cleanses: you lather it on the skin and rinse it off. The Pro Intim cream by Medicprogress is applied after washing to dried skin and left to absorb. In daily care, one product does not replace the other. Both products are intended for both women and men.

Where can I find hemp massage preparations?

In the For Massage category, along with gels, oils, as well as balms and creams with a pump. These are cosmetics for body skin, and some of them contain camphor, menthol, or chili, so they should not be used on mucous membranes or in intimate areas.

Are the products in this category hemp-based?

Only the Intime emulsion, which lists oil and hemp seed extract in its ingredients. The Pro Intim cream does not contain hemp ingredients, and its distinguishing feature is the ingredient BioEcolia. In the emulsion, hemp seed oil is listed right after glycerin in the INCI list. The cream is an emulsion based on water with emollients.

Are these cosmetics for women and men?

Yes. The manufacturer of the Intime emulsion designates it for intimate hygiene for both women and men, and the Pro Intim cream is described as a cream for both women and men. The emulsion is directed at adults. The cream is indicated for use after shaving or depilation, during increased sweating during exercise, and after swimming.

How to introduce a new intimate cosmetic into care?

Start with a patch test on a small area of skin and wait a few hours. Do not use the cosmetic on damaged or irritated skin, and if you react to fragrances, check the end of the INCI list beforehand. If you are allergic to lanolin, pay attention to the Intime emulsion, which contains it.