Finally, the goods of what is in all of the goods you might use in and around your body. What is in your favourite lube? What makes that massage oil tingle? You might already be ingredient savvy or you may just be curious. Please read below for what we have found in our research. We are constantly updating our knowledge as we find new information.

Glycerin(e) found in many products: soap, sexual lubricants, body care items and food. Technically, glycerin or glycerin is the common name for glycerol. It is a sugar alcohol that is sweet-tasting and acts as a humectant to keep things moist. It is water soluble and easy to wash away. While glycerine is less sweet that table sugar, it is still a sugar and this can be a problem for some women susceptible to yeast infections. There is a debate as to whether or not it is the "right type of sugar" to promote yeast but according to our experience, women who get yeast infections easily should avoid glycerin sexuality products and lubricants that contain glycerin. If you never get yeast infections, there is nothing to worry about. Glycerin in some lubes can make it become sticky or tacky after the water in the lube has evaporated. These lubes just need a little hydration: add some saliva, water or a little more lube to bring back the slipperyness.

Vegetable Glycerin(e) just refers to the original source of the fat that the glycerin is derived from, usually coconut or palm oils. Vegan and vegetarian would want to look for products that specifically state "vegetable glycerin" in the ingredients list.

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Parabens are in most body products to act as a preservative and also have antiseptic properties. Parabens include, and are often listed as propyl, butyl and isobutyl parabens. They are are rapidly absorbed, metabolized, and excreted. In the last few years concerns as to allergic reactions and health risks have been associated with parabens. Parabens have been linked to having estrogenic effects or act as phytoestrogens. These substances are being investigated with regard to negative effects on the body's natural estrogen function and some studies suggest that parabens may be linked to breast cancer. While the studies remain inconclusive at this time, and there is no ban on the use of a parabens in North America, many people may choose to limit or avoid exposure to products containing parabens. Some people experience allergic reactions to parabens in the form of skin irritations and contact dermatitis. If you suffer from a paraben allergy or want to avoid parabens, there are now some products on the market that do not contain this ingredient.

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Propylene glycol is used as a preservative and emollient and is in almost every body product, including toothpaste, cosmetics, mouthwash and medications. Emollients are thickening agents and this stuff also keeps things hydrated and wet. Most lubricants and lotions contain propylene glycol because we want these products to be moisturizing and to not dry out. The most famous use for this substance is de-icing fluid or anti-freeze - it keeps it wet and temperature neutral. Propylene glycol is US FDA approved and on the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) list. Allergies may occur in people with skin sensitivities, including women with vulvodynia and vaginitis or interstital cystits. Women who suffer from persistent yeast infections may also want to avoid propylene glycol. Toxcicty is associated with ethylene glycol (another ingredient in anti-freeze), not propylene glycol.