What is Nirena?

Not another soap, Nirena is a gentle organic gel made from naturally derived high-performance extracts, pH-balanced precisely for the vaginal environment. It helps to prevent various vaginal infections infections and maintain a healthy vaginal environment.

Like all bodily orifices — mouth, eyes, etc. — the vaginal area is not covered in skin, therefore not suitable to wash with soap. It is a specialized mucous membrane, also called mucosa, which functions in protection, nutrient absorption, and secretion of mucus, enzymes, and salts, and always remains soft and smooth, lubricated by the secretions of several glands.

Skin, on the other hand, is a cornified surface with hair, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands. It can be washed with common soap.

Nirena preserves natural vaginal pH between 3.8 and 4.2, because it contains a variety of unique compounds obtained through mechanical compression such as Brazilian peppertree extract.

Phytochemical analysis reveals that the Brazilian peppertree contains a large amount of essential oil, with potent antimicrobial properties in its leaves, fruit, and bark.

A 1976 monograph on the Brazilian peppertree’s essential oil indicated no toxicity to animals or humans ingesting or applying it topically.

As a hypoallergenic formula, Nirena contains no synthetic chemicals or detergents to irritate sensitive skin or mucosa. Unlike soap, it rinses free of residues that cause dryness. Instead, Nirena calms and moisturizes irritated and sensitive tissues, leaving them soft and smooth.