Very Private ph Balanced Body Wash 6oz, Dermatologist and Gynecologist Approved

I really wanted to like this product, and I do not mind paying for something that works for me. Compared to a Summer Eve or any other vaginal wash or soap it was another product. For the ladies that have/had special issues and it work for them-- that's great. I always try to pay special attention to my body and reduce odor during workouts (tend to sweat a lot down there) and during my periods. A diy (do it yourself) solution I came up with: any castile soap with peppermint which have a pH around 8 (too high for the vagina) add organic apple cider vinegar to lower the pH around 4.5 - 6. Only a few small drops and no odor or any other problems. Be sure to do a few small drops because of the peppermint, you will notice a tingle. But I feel very fresh and that's what I was looking for when I tried this product.UPDATE MARCH 30, 2014....I was concerned about the pH of the castile soap (appox 8)and I wanted to make sure that I kept my vaginal natural pH in check. So after my trial size of the castile soap, I tried the Summer Eve vaginal wash (already pH balanced) and added my organic apple cider vinegar to the mixture. 3/4 Summer Eve and 1/4 ACV. Works great, no tingle because there's no peppermint, but you can add 2-3 drops if you like. I have tried Summer Eve in the past along with other vaginal soap and there would still be a vaginal odor. Nothing seemed to get rid of the odor and I am a very clean person. Washing my vaginal several times during the day especially during exercise and my periods. So it must be the addition of the ACV, it turned the affordable Summer Eve soap into something that works all-of-the-time-!!! I hope this helps, the castile soap worked great also, but I did not want to be concerned about the pH factor. Thank you.

This product left me confused for a little bit. Their big selling point is that is has obgyn .net's seal of approval, but Very Private is actually a sponsor of the website. On top of that, the website itself doesn't look extremely professional and reliable as a medical reference to begin with. There goes that selling point.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------I had a number of problems with the ingredient list (which is only located on the outer product carton):-Sodium hydroxide, AKA lye, is a strong base. Since the vagina is naturally acidic and has the ability to pH balance itself, this may actually disrupt the natural pH balance of the vagina. So while Very Private is a "pH balanced body wash," it makes no claims to make the user pH balanced as I think many assume.-Nonoxynol-9 is commonly used as a spermicide. In this case it is used to break down oil (it is a surfactant). However, from its use as a (rather ineffective) spermicide it has been linked to an increased STD infection rate . While its use as a spermicide isn't entirely relevant, I found it to be relevant simply because this is an intimate body wash to be used around sex organs and may cause the same side effects.-According to Wikipedia, another ingredient, Quaternium-15, "...can cause contact dermatitis, a symptom of an allergic reaction, especially in those with sensitive skin, on an infant's skin, or on sensitive areas such as the genitals." I don't know about you, but I wouldn't put that in an intimate body wash.-Vanillin is artificial vanilla. I can only assume that they put it there for scent, but for a body wash for sensitive skin that's not helpful in the least.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------The product claims to be "Dermatologist tested and approved," but has no mention of FDA approval of its claims of "...containing an effective funga-stat and bacteria-stat, actually helps prevent skin and common vaginal irritations." Methylparaben is an anti-fungal agent, but where the "bacteria-stat" comes from, I have no idea. Obviously, there is no well-known antibiotic in this product, as that would require a prescription.After suffering from frequent UTI's and yeast infections, I figured anything would be better than heavily scented body wash. This is probably better, but it's not worth $14.99 by any means. Take a fourth of that and buy some unscented baby wash and call it a day. I suggest you do your own research on the ingredient list and come to the same conclusion I did: this product does little to help prevent vaginal infections, and may even help to cause them.

I'd been a big fan of Sweet Spot feminine cleanser for a number of years. I decided to explore my options. I'm hitting That Stage of my life when things are changing up. Like increased sensitivity. I can tell that this product is an improvement over Sweet Spot, which until I discovered this, I'd thought was the best there was.There is definitely a difference between this and what is available in the drugstores. If I would change anything, this would be a product that would be free of sodium laureth sulfate and any type of paraben. But it works for me. Does what I need it to do. Does it better than the other feminine washes I've experienced.

I bought this item because my pH is often off. It didn't bother me, but it cannot change the pH. So, if you are sensitive to soap then purchase this item. If you are hoping to change your pH, this product cannot do that, as I noted no change.

I have sensitive skin and this PH balanced body wash used to do the trick to keep it from getting to itchy/oily/weird, especially on my arms. However it seems as though the formula for this has changed. It's actually caused problems. Sad face :(

I initially purchased it for, well, private use. But I discovered it's also great for face, body, and even (especially) shaving legs up to and including the "bikini" area. Plus, it has a nice, soft scent, though I think it's technically fragrance-free. Anyhow, no irritations or reactions, and pleasant to use. The only reason I didn't give "all stars" is the packaging: it has a round-ish top and the other end is shaped like a toothpaste tube, so it won't stand up in the shower or on the sink.Nice to have only one product to use in the shower, other than shampoo. I almost wonder it it would do that too, but haven't tried (yet). Great stuff!

I was using Nirena but then they changed the formula and it didn't leave me as fresh. I thought that since I didn't feel it, maybe it was no longer worth the price. This product was cheaper and got good reviews so I tried it. I didn't feel anything with this product either but I did catch a yeast infection for the first time in a few years. I never had yeast infections with Nirena. So I decided that it's worth it to pay the extra and get the product that works.