Journal of Women's Health Care
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Vincenzo De Leo

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• Research Article
  Pharmacological, Microbiological and Clinical Activity of Feminine Intimate Cleansers Based on Plant Extracts Active Principles (Saugella Line)
  Author(s): Vincenzo De Leo and Claudio Benvenuti Vincenzo De Leo and Claudio Benvenuti
  
  Introduction: The use in intimate hygiene of active substances plays an important role in maintaining the balance of the vaginal ecosystem. The most medically based cleansers are promoted to doctors through a classic medical information, even if classified as cosmetics. The present paper assessed the reliability of the pharmacological, microbiological and clinical claims both on the active principles of Salvia officinalis, Thymus vulgaris, Camomilla recutita and Calendula officinalis extracts, contained in the most used hygiene product line. Methods: The experimental activity was studied on the inhibition of microbes’ adhesion to human vaginal epithelial cells, morphostructural damages to germ cells, inhibition of microbial biofilms, and anti-inflammatory tests. The clinical data were collected according to the use recommendation as daily.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0420.1000244

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