Editor-in-Chief
Hatice Kübra Elçioğlu
Vice Editors
Levent Kabasakal
Esra Tatar
Online ISSN
2630-6344
Publisher
Marmara University
Frequency
Bimonthly (Six issues / year)
Abbreviation
J.Res.Pharm.
Former Name
Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal
Journal of Research in Pharmacy
2022 , Vol 26 , Issue 5
Formulation and evaluation of intimate wash containing manuka oil and salix bark extract
1Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
DOI :
10.29228/jrp.217
Most of the feminine hygiene products sold in the market contain heavy chemicals that damage the
mucosa. The well-designed intim formulation cleans without damage, supports the flora, protects against dryness, and
maintenances of balanced microflora. For this purpose, we designed formulations made with natural raw materials
such as manuka oil and Salix alba bark extract and investigated their irritation potential and effectiveness. A healthy
vagina is dominated by Lactobacillus that produces lactic acid, resulting in a characteristic acidic environment (pH 3–
4), as it correlates with vaginal health by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and may also play a part in local immune
defense. This new manuka oil- salix bark extract containing wash formulation was specifically formulated to achieve a
formulation pH of 4.6-4.8 to be compatible with the normal skin pH range and to help maintain vulvovaginal skin
homeostasis and provide protection against harmful bacteria. The formulation we designed was used by volunteers for
4 weeks and was found suitable in terms of gentle clean, refreshing feeling, shooting the skin, smell and irritation
properties. None of the volunteers have experienced any side effects during product application. Our study findings
further support other studies that have found that women who use intim wash attitudes and perceptions about hygiene.
Keywords :
Feminine wash; manuka oil; salix bark extract; female intimate hygiene; vulvovaginal