BEZERRA, P. X.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5307120202844518; BEZERRA, Priscilla Xavier.
Resumo:
The soaps are intimate increasingly elaborate in order to protect the modern
woman. Therefore, these products have a special formula, focused on the pH of
the genital region, slightly acid, allowing the maintenance of its natural
microflora. This study aimed to verify the quality parameters of five brands of
soaps intimate, their general characteristics, physicochemical and
microbiological taking into consideration the requirements for a product for this
purpose. And also check its performance against the Candida albicans because
it is one of the main etiologic agents of disease in female gynecological tract.
After evaluation, it was found that only the brand is deprecated in C labeling
aspect, not taking into account the relevant legislation, in the physical and
chemical tests were performed pH, viscosity, density, and index test spin foam.
Only one product, brand A, passed all the tests, since the labeling until the
microbiological test. All brands were able to inhibit microbiological growth of
Candida albicans, therefore, the soap intimate considered an ally in maintaining
female health.