Vaginal dryness: how to make your own soothing remedy

Vaginal dryness is common in women in different situations and stages of life, as in periods of high stress, when taking contraceptives, by using tampons or in menopause. This lack of natural lubrication can cause symptoms such as irritation, itching, burning or pain in sexual relations.

To alleviate it we have some good allies to take care of the vaginal mucosa: the vegetable oils and some essential oilss, which when properly combined can help keep possible imbalances in the vaginal flora at bay and rehydrate the area. If we also add aloe vera gel We will get even better results.

Evening primrose, aloe and essential oils: your natural remedy for vaginal dryness

To soothe vaginal dryness, my recommendation is the following essential oils, which I suggest diluting well in evening primrose vegetable oil and combining with pure aloe vera gel to make your own soothing remedy:

Fragonia (agonis fragrans): The essential oil of this shrub of Australian origin has antibacterial and antifungal properties that protect against possible infections. Its antimicrobial activity is similar to that of tea tree, lemongrass or oregano, but it is considered the essential oil related to femininity par excellence. Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium): Although manuka honey, a small New Zealand shrub, has been around for a while now, the essential oil obtained from its leaves is still largely unknown. It has a powerful antibacterial and antifungal action that also protects against possible infections and is one of the best essential oils for regenerating skin and mucous membranes. clary sage (sage sclareto): We are interested in this essential oil, very suitable for regulating female hormonal imbalances, for its toning properties of the vaginal mucosa and its anti-infective properties.

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In the gel that I propose, we will use a few drops of each of these essential oils. The dilute in evening primrose vegetable oilwith regenerative properties, and we will enhance the effect with aloe vera gel, with moisturizing and regenerative properties. We will add vitamin E as a preservative. It’s really easy to prepare:

Ingredients and amounts you need:

Fragonia essential oil: 25 drops Manuka essential oil: 10 drops Sage essential oil: 25 drops Evening primrose vegetable oil: 3 grams Organic aloe vera gel: 45 grams Vitamin E: 8 drops

How to prepare and use the soothing gel:

We mixed all the ingredients well. If possible, we store the mixture in a dark glass bottle with a dispenser. We apply the necessary amount to the entire genital area morning and night.

It is very important to look for a gel certified organic aloe vera to ensure that it does not contain undesirable components.

Precautions

The people who have or have had a hormone-dependent cancer they should substitute the clary sage for the essential oil of bitter orange leaf (petit-grain).

Some recommendations for vaginal dryness
by Dr. Belén Igual

To prevent and alleviate vaginal dryness we not only have to look for external solutions. It is also convenient take care of food, especially ingesting omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acidsas well as foods rich in Vitamin Awhich improve the condition of all mucous membranes.

It must also be taken into account that having orgasms favors that the mucosa is moist. It is important take the necessary time when it comes to having sexual relations, because sometimes, given time, the vagina can lubricate itself without the need for external help.

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He virgin olive oil It is a good lubricant for the vaginal mucosa. However, there is a optimum oil for mucous membranes: sea buckthorn oil. It is marketed in the form of pearls under the name of Oliovita, although it can also be applied topically in the vagina.

Although in some countries where alternative therapies are more developed, essential oil ovules are marketed, in order to use these solutions one must be Be careful, especially with homemade preparations. because essential oils can only be applied to the mucous membranes in a very low dilution (0.02%).