Release Date: November 2003
Intimate Care for Pregnant Women and New Mums
During and after pregnancy can be times when many women suffer with intimate health problems.
A new solution exists that will ease many of these problems providing comfort and relief. Bio-Fem Actigel is a new product for intimate care and hygiene that works in harmony with the body's natural defences against intimate problems. The symptoms of some of the common vaginal problems can be solved quickly and effectively using Bio-Fem Actigel.
Unlike other products for vaginal irritations, Bio-Fem Actigel can be used during pregnancy and immediately after pregnancy.
Annelize Goedbloed a medical biologist and expert in intimate health comments, "Pregnancy can increase the likelihood of a yeast infection or Bacterial vaginosis. Actigel can help to restore the natural pH balance within the vagina and keep the undesirable micro-organisms under control".
It is common for women to have tissue damage and swelling in the vagina following childbirth. The unique formulation of bio-active components derived from Aloe barbadensis in Actigel will provide fast acting relief for such problems."
Bio-Fem Actigel works by encouraging the regeneration of the cells of the vaginal tissues leading to good vaginal health. It is extremely fast acting giving women the instant relief they need. It has a pH balance of 4.1 to complement and ensure the normal acidity of the vagina and stimulate the growth of lactobacilli, which produce the lactic acid responsible for the natural acidity of the vagina. The product also helps to prevent growth of yeast.
Many of the common discomforts experienced by women require more than standard hygiene, but not the strength of a prescribed medicine. Now, Bio-Fem Actigel meets this need.
The main ingredient of Bio-Fem Actigel is a high percentage of Vitaloe gel, a patented component of the extract of the Aloe barbadensis plant. Aloe barbadensis, from the Aloe Vera family, has also been used for its soothing, moisturising and cooling benefits for over 3,000 years.
The gel also contains Camomile and Calendula known for their calming and soothing influences and Rosemary and Tea Tree Oil known keep detrimental bacteria at bay. It is free of preservatives.
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Notes to Editors:
- Bio-Fem Actigel is available from Boots The Chemists and independent pharmacies. It costs £7.95 for a 50ml gel. It is also available at www.passionforlife.com or www.biofem.co.uk
- Passion For Life Healthcare distributes Bio-Fem Actigel in the UK.
- BioClin are the manufacturers of Bio-Fem Actigel, based in Delft, The Netherlands.