Public Service Message for the ladies: There’s tons of chemicals in the products you use… down there.

Some of the most absorptive and sensitive tissue on women’s bodies exists is the loved v-j region, but many companies don’t disclose what they’re putting in products made for that area. A recent report even said that chemicals in feminine care products can increase the risk of breast cancer, reproductive problems, asthma and allergic reactions with cancer-causing chemicals and hormone disruptors. Scary, right? These risks are enough of a reason to make the switch to organic tampons & pads.

How about in the bedroom?

Conventional lubricating gels like K-Y include chemicals like methylparabens, which can cause endocrine disruption, breast cancer risk & allergic reactions. Don’t believe the product label’s claims about ‘pure’ or ‘gentle’ ingredients – read the ingredient list yourself.

Whether you need a little something extra to feel better ‘down there’ or want to add some excitement to the bedroom, ditch the dangerous chemicals. One solution? Sylk Natural Lubricant helps you without dangerous chemicals.

Sylk Natural Lubricant is free of silicones, petroleum derivatives, animal products & paragons found in competing brands. Plus, it’s made from the New Zealand kiwi vine extract in a fragrance-free formula with a natural vaginal pH. Sustainable, this product is made from renewable ingredients, water-based and safe for use with condoms.

Instead, check out Sylk’s ingredient list:

• Aqua (purified water)
• Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Plant Extract
• Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
• Xanthan Gum
• Vegetable Glycerine
• Citric Acid
• Potassium Sorbate
• Sodium Citrate

Sylk Natural Lubricants: Giveaway

Where can you get this natural alternative? You can buy Sylk online. Or want to win a bottle of Sylk Natural Lubricant yourself? Enter the Rafflecopter below!

(And we will keep your information private):

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway Value: $17.99 3-oz bottle

Readers, what other products do you use to kick the chemicals from personal care products? Tell us in the comments.

*Disclaimers: This post contains affiliate links. We’ve partnered with Sylk for this giveaway.

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Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake. View all posts by Julie Hancher