What are the ingredients in Nirena?

Allantoin: increases water content of the extracellular matrix and enhances the desquamation of dead skin cells. In Nirena, this keratolytic effect increases the smoothness of skin, promotes cell proliferation and wound healing, and acts as a soothing anti-irritant and skin protectant.

Barberry: Effective in combating urinary tract infections, chronic yeast infections, and vaginitis. Parts used: Root, stem, bark, and essential oil.

Brazilian peppertree (leaves, bark, and fruit): The herbal remedy treats several conditions with its antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory properties. Major actions reported include killing bacteria, fungi, and reducing inflammation. Other actions reported include killing cancer cells, viruses, and relieving pain. Commercial application: In Nirena, the only commercially available women’s intimate cleanser to contain Brazillian peppertree, its precious compounds protects the delicate equilibrium of the vaginal ecosystem to help prevent infections.

Burdock: this extract contains arctigen, calcium, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, iron, inulin, lactone, mucilage, polyacetylenes, potassium, resin, tannin, and taraxosterol. These compounds make burdock ideal for fighting urinary tract infections. The antibacterial and antifungal properties of polyacetylenes make the herb an important ingredient in Nirena intimate cleanser to help preserve vaginal health and prevent infection.

Chamomile: topically, chamomile is utilized as an astringent skin cleanser, to disinfect wounds and ulcers, and to increase sloughing of necrotic tissue for proper healing. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-parasitic properties. In Nirena, chamomile opposes foreign bacteria destructive to vaginal health.

Xylitol and Lactitol: these compounds combat germs in the skin system and promote growth of healthful resident bacteria. Benefits: Utilized topically in Nirena, xylitol and lactitol encourages growth of healthy bacteria normally present in the vaginal ecosystem, increasing defenses against foreign bacteria and infection. Clinical studies: Research demonstrates that xylitol and lactitol inhibits temporary parasitic germs and stimulates natural resident bacteria in the skin system. One study tested two parasitic germs, escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus, placed on the skin. With topical application, results were a 46 percent decrease of E coli and 52 percent decrease of staphylococcus aureus. Another study showed that xylitol and lactitol favors the growth of healthful bacteria. This test was conducted on the bacterium corynebacterium xerosis, normally resident on the skin. With topical application, dramatic growth of 580 percent proved highly effective in increasing the body’s natural defenses.

Lactobacillus casei biofiltrate: used to moisturize the epidermal layers immediately, and along trihydroxypalmitic acid, ensures deep hydration. In-vivo clinical studies tested short-term and long-term hydration, as well as the skin’s micro-depressionary network. In the short term, 10 volunteers using a 5% solution cream showed a 20-percent increase in hydration of upper epidermal skin within seven hours. In the long term, 10 volunteers using a 5% cream showed a 42-percent increase in hydration of upper epidermal skin after 28 days. Nirena contains lactobacillus casei to help keep vaginal mucosa soft.

Polyglucuronate: obtained by fermentation of rhizobium melitoli and from microalgae in Hawaiian fresh-water lakes, polyglucuronate is a compound similar to hyaluronic acid, to soften and moisturize skin, plus vitamins B1, B2, B12, and niacin to stimulate production of adenosine triphosphate, boost the energy level of skin, and protect skin from stress. Clinical studies: ATP is a complex molecule and the primary currency of energy in all organisms, from bacteria to humans. In-vitro clinical studies demonstrate that ATP level increases with the concentration of in-vivo studies of cutaneous hydration, using a corneometer, show an increase over time. Other in-vivo studies have analyzed the effect of polyglucuronate, compared to placebo, using a scanning electron microscope. Subjects treated with polyglucuronate have smoother skin and more regular corneocytes. Benefits: Used in Nirena, polyglucuronate provides all-day moisturizing and stimulates ATP.

Rose oil: this potent essential oil, extracted from the petals of roses, travels rapidly through the infinitesimal pathways of the body, energizing cells and bringing balance and harmony. This essential oil also helps to balance natural pH, control skin’s natural oil production, and fight infection. Rose oil is incorporated into Nirena intimate cleanser.