Thrush Crusader’s Top 5 best soap substitutes for thrush in 2018!
Eeek, I’ve got a yeast party in my vagina!
Thrush (commonly referred to as “yeast infection” or “candida infection”) is a bacterial infection that is caused by an overgrowth of the candida fungus in your vagina. You might get thrush for a number of reasons, but one of the common ones is when the pH levels in your vagina are unbalanced.
Your vagina has a certain level of acidity that is perfectly harmonised by your body. When your pH levels shift due to poor diet, menstrual blood, antibiotics, or over-cleaning your private parts etc, the acidity of your vagina takes a dive, giving the candida fungus a chance to thrive.
And this can mean only one thing. Invasion! …of the candida fungus
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While there are a number of treatments and cures for thrush (listed here!), it’s important that during your infection you don’t over-cleanse the area with normal scented soaps, or douche the area. Before we go into what soaps you SHOULD use, heres a quick list of how you should AVOID treating your thrush.
Avoid scented soaps to treat thrush
Overcleaning your lady parts with scented soaps and normal body washes are often too harsh for the sensitive skin “down there”. Standard soaps will remove any of the natural moisture that your vagina uses to balance your pH levels. With unbalanced pH levels, you are more prone to irritation, infection, and you guessed it… thrush!
Avoid douching your vagina to treat thrush
Douching is the act of cleaning your vagina and vulva with water or a mixed blend of water and vinegar, baking soda or other natural cleansers. There are also “specially formulated” douching concoctions that are marketed to clean the vagina. As with scented soaps, douching the vagina affects the area’s natural pH levels, and can irritate the area. While some claim that douching can assist with cleaning the area of yeast infections, it is widely researched that douching is in fact detrimental to treating your thrush and can have the opposite effect!
Avoid using bath salts, bubble-bath, soaps and shampoo when taking a bath
When taking a bath, ensure that the water remains clean and free of any cleansers or products that could affect the pH levels of your vagina. Do not apply soaps, shampoos, bubble baths or bath salts directly to the vagina. Even sitting in the water that contains these products can disturb the natural environment of the vagina and irritate the area. Either have a shower, or keep your bath water clean and free from soapy residues.
Here we’ll give you the top 5 soap alternatives to use to treat thrush and help restore the natural pH levels of your vagina!
5. Review of Vagisil pH Balance Feminine Wash
As the name suggests, Vagisil is one of the best customer rated products to restore your vagina’s pH level and cleanse your sensitive and sore vagina.
It contains Lactobiotic, a specially formulated additive which works to restore the natural pH balance in your vagina, whilst including a botanical blend of Aloe, Calendula and Chamomile to give you a super soft, light and fresh scent after you shower. Best of all, it’s gynecologist tested and hypoallergenic. This means it’s suitable for pretty much everyone, and can be used daily without irritating your vagina. Simply replace your current soap with this and your vagina will be thanking you within minutes.
What others are saying:
Amazon Review – Ada 
(5/5) – Before I used this product I always had problem with yeast. I’ve been using it almost 15 years, and in all this years, I had yeast infection only once or twice. Never ever would I use any other product!
Amazon Review – Susan K. McNish (5/5) – This body wash is just terrific. I get a yeasty heat rash during the humid Southern summers so I use the wash with a natural sponge and the combination seems to enhance the cleansing effect, and leave it on while I wash my hair to prolong any medicinal effect.
4. Review of Sebamed Feminine Intimate Wash
This feminine hygiene wash is specifically designed for the delicate and sensitive areas of your lady V, giving you a gentle and mild cleanse with absolutely, 100% NO soap or alkali.
Like Vagisil, it also works to restore your vaginal pH levels that support the ecological balance of the normal micro-flora (a complex of good microorganism species or bacteria). Plus, this is so light it can be used daily. Recommended by dermatologists thanks to its pH level of 3.8, the Semabed Feminine Intimate Wash keeps your vagina’s pH level bananced while it gets rid of bacteria. It’s non irritating, and moisturizes your vagina thanks to the aloe vera and botanical bisabolol in the ingredients.
What others are saying:
Amazon Review – lizzyt (5/5) (5/5) – I am on my 2nd bottle of this wonder-wash and I love it. I am prone to infections and this keeps them at bay. It has a very light, clean scent and I feel great after using it.
Amazon Review – HelloKitty (5/5) – Im using is product for over 5 years, my doctor recommend this product because it has pH balance for our women needed instead of using a body wash to clean our Intimate area. I would suggest you to consultation with your doctor first. When you wash your intimate area (using this sebamed or tissue paper), make sure you clean it up from front to back. I only use this product once a day.
3. Review of 100% Natural Feminine Wash by Nature Certified
If you’re looking for a 100% natural product that cleanses your vagina, consider Natural Feminine Wash by Nature Certified. This cleanser is 100% natural and 78% organic, made with biodegradable and plant-derived ingredients such as aloe, leaf juice, honey-suckle, flower extract, olive, jojoba, ylang ylang, lemon, lime and lavender.
The natural ingredients of lavender and ylang-ylang, lemon and lime oils give this a subtle fresh scent that won’t dry you out like other scented cleansers do. That being said, the scent is very mild so you might not notice it at all.
Also be aware that as this is an organic and natural product, the shelf life isn’t quite as long as some of the products containing chemicals in it (which could be a good thing!)
In any case, it’s a versatile cleanser that can be used on the face and body. As it assists in restoring the pH balance of your vagina, it makes it a worthy addition to your shower cleaning kit. Simply apply to your vagina, rinse off with water and pat dry with a clean towel and you’re done! It’s also great to use on your face and body which makes it a good overall cleanser.
What others are saying
Amazon Review – Cat (5/5) – I use this product as a feminine wash. In the past I’ve had problems with genital irritation and yeast infections. I’ve been using it for about 3 months now, and no yeast infections yet! So that’s a good sign for me! I’ve never noticed any scent, but it leaves me clean and happy down there (yay for pH balanced soaps!).
2. Review of Summer’s Eve Cleansing Wash by Simply Sensitive
This is one of the few listed products tested by dermatologists and gynacologists alike. This puppy washes away the odour causing bacteria setting up shop in your vagina and replaces it with a nice clean smell that’s as comforting as sleeping in fresh linen. Best of all, there are 7 scents to choose from: Night-time Lavender, Simply Sensitive, Delicate Blossom, Morning Paradise, Island Splash, Naturally Normal, and Aloe Love.
Like the others, it balances your pH levels, and is a great cleanser that leaves you feeling fresh and ready to go. However, note that some users experienced dryness down there using it every day, even though it’s advertised as a daily cleanser.
If you buy it online, it comes in bulk saver packs (why, Amazon, why?!) which makes it hard to trial and a bit pricey for a first time purchase. That being said, users rarely go back to other products once they use this. One of our favourite things about this is that it’s not tested on animals, and that it’s free from dyes and parabens. This is one product you can use daily that is has a big ethical tick!
Amazon Review – Dr Mom (5/5) – Bottom line: it works! Once I started using this product, I’ve always had that “fresh” feeling. No dryness or irritation. I use this product either ordered from online or bought in the store. I have come to find that it is a tad cheaper buying it from amazon in jumbo packs rather than individually.
Amazon Review – Shawnti (5/5) – I don’t even know how to begin to describe how this soap has changed my sex life! I love it!
1. Review of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Though it’s not directly advertised as a feminine wash, this Cetaphil cleanser is renowned for its effectiveness as a soap substitute for dry and sensitive skin. It’s dermatologically tested and won’t irritate your lady bits by stripping your skin of it’s natural oils and moisture. Plus, it’s versatile so you can use it on the rest of your body. People who suffer from other skin conditions such as dry skin, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Acne and Diaper rash will also find this product aids their skin thanks to the gentle moisturiser in it.
You only need a little bit to wash your bits, so it lasts a fairly long time. Plus, there’s no need to quickly shove it in the bathroom cupboard when guests come over as it isn’t specifically designed as a vaginal cleanser!
Amazon Review – zhabazon (5/5) – When I find a product to be excellent, I tend to remain loyal. I may try others, but I return to the one which continues to prove it’s excellence year after year. Despite more costly products I’ve tried as samples, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser has been my cleanser of choice for many years.
So there you have it, our top 5 soap alternatives to help treat yeast infections, thrush, or Candida fungus infections!
Remember now ladies, that although these soaps will contribute a whole lot to the health of your vagina and it’s pH levels, it’s not an immediate cure or treatment for thrush. These soap alternatives are best used in conjunction with other treatments such as these creams or suppositories to rid yourself of thrush, or as a preventative measure to keep your vagina healthy and happy!
How do I wash my vagina?
The aim of the game is to keep your vagina clean and healthy, ensuring you don’t disturb the natural good bacteria in your vagina or change the pH levels. The good news is, that generally, the vagina is pretty good at cleaning itself! The low pH level prevents the growth of bad bacteria that can cause vaginal infections. It is normal for vaginas to produce a discharge that can have a faint scent, which is totally normal and not a cause for concern. It’s when the discharge becomes coloured, has a strong smell or strange consistency that you need to seek treatment.
When using soap alternatives, washing your vagina is fairly straight forward. Simply apply the product to the vulva, and rinse the area so that there is no product residue. Finally, pat the area dry after you have exited the shower to remove any moisture. Don’t apply products inside the vagina, and don’t heavily rub or scratch the vulva when washing with soap alternatives as this will irritate the sensitive skin and surrounding area. If soaps accidentally are applied in the vagina, you may feel irritated when you urinate for a day or so, and conditions such as thrush or bacterial vaginosis are more likely to occur.
Finally, don’t feel like you need to clean your vagina every single day. The body produces natural oils and washing every day can cause irritation.