You already know we're more natural than flowers and bees, but that's not the case with all intimate hygiene products. There may be some that, due to their chemical composition, have the potential to cause irritation. So, here's a list of lubricant ingredients we prefer to avoid . If you see any of these in the formulation, we recommend you don't put them down there.

Ingredients in lubricants that don't make us click

• Petroleum or its derivatives . Petroleum jelly or baby oil are often used as "homemade" lubricants, unintentionally misunderstood. Neither they nor any petroleum derivative are indicated for use as lubricants, as they can alter the vaginal pH and facilitate the development of infections. If anything similar to petroleum appears on the lubricant's ingredient list, it's a red flag.
• Nonoxynol-9 . This is a spermicide that can also wipe out benign bacteria in the vaginal flora.
• Glycerin (excess) . Glycerin is nothing more than sugar alcohol. It's often added to some lubricants to make them more slippery. The sugar it contains (common in flavored lubricants) can cause bacterial infections when it comes into contact with the vulvar microbiota.
• Parabens . This chemical additive mimics estrogen, and studies have concluded that its use in intimate hygiene products can interfere with the functions of this hormone, which is essential for women's bodies.

What we always tell you is that, to avoid slipping, it's best to always opt for natural lubricants , without chemical components that can cause unwanted problems. Like us at Lubets, we are natural, organic, eco-friendly, and certified vegan.