Organic underwear for women : The essential care

Women have been wearing underwear for centuries, but the advent of cotton changed everything. Cotton is soft and breathable, making it an ideal material to wear under all types of clothing.Today there is a wide variety of styles of cotton underwear for women. From briefs, thongs, jazz pants, boxers, bikinis to bralettes and everything in between,you can find the perfect garment to suit your shape and size. At Maathai Organic we advise you to wear organic cotton underwear when doing activities that involve a lot of sweat production or urine leakage, as our fabrics absorb excess moisture better than thicker materials such as synthetics. This will keep the skin around the vulvar area clean and provide all-day comfort. Since moisture can alter bacteria levels in that sensitive area of the body, choosing organic pima cotton panties can help reduce this risk significantly.

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How to choose my underwear and for what occasion? If you find a garment that has these three qualities, take it! Sometimes we focus more on the design of the garment and how it would look, we forget that we will live with it for some time and that it can bring benefits or problems both health and environmental and physical (Among these are itching, allergies and can also deform the body, creating some "chubby", etc.). So when choosing your underwear take into account that they comply with the above characteristics and additionally follow these recommendations: *Look at the material:Try to always choose underwear that is composed of cotton and if it is organic cotton much better.
In addition to that, this material is highly recommended for essential underwear that is part of our day to day, so it is breathable and comfortable, you can also use this textile in garments for sports such as tops and panties, of course these will be mixed with elastic components and absorb sweat. * Choose garments that give you comfort and convenience: The last thing we want is to be uncomfortable, itchy, irritated and sore. For this it is important to choose garments that give you comfort and security when using them, this should take precedence over design, except on occasions where what we are looking for in particular is related to sensuality and passion, as it is in lingerie, which aims to design and how it looks on us, here if it is not so important the issue of comfort, because taking into account that it will be used in certain situations and not daily, however we can find clothes with both attributes, which leads us to the following. *Choosing the right size and shape:This recommendation is one of the most important, because it involves knowing our body to avoid bad moments and possible health problems in the future, including a vaginal infection.
One of the main problems we have with underwear is that they size us, mark our skin, leaving us certain deformities in the body mass, looking like fatties, is the case of bras and some panties that squeeze us, not to mention that tight panties are prone to cause vaginal infections. Additionally, we can also stylize and enhance our figure if we choose the right size and shape, both bras and panties. Now, you can choose appropriate underwear according to the occasion, such as: *For day to day:we recommend using cotton underwear, comfortable and breathable, simple without seams or with embroidery and any color, it is totally valid, just like any design, as long as you let your vagina and breasts breathe. Like bralettes and classic panties. *For sports:cotton underwear is also the best choice for this occasion, for the same reason above and because your body will be at a higher body temperature than normal, it is imperative that your vagina breathe and not be with a clothing that generates moisture, you can also use lycra. Example: sport tops and boy briefs or even bikinis. * A special night: for this type of occasions, lace and underwear with seams and embroidery is ideal or what we call lingerie, here the material does not necessarily have to be cotton, however if you find garments of this style with this material Great! because due to the purpose of these garments, which do not involve prolonged use or daily use the risk of contracting a vaginal infection is not so high, however it exists. You can use from thongs, hipsters, to culottes, as long as they have lace.
A dress or transparent clothing: Here it is essential that you feel comfortable and safe, we recommend clothing such as lace hipsters and invisible nude panties, to prevent them from being seen and at the same time you feel comfortable and safe. * For menstruation:We usually use the oldest or least favorite underwear for this time of the month, because of the issue of possible stains and so on. It is a way to deal with these problems, but there are also special panties for this type of flow, if you prefer not to use them and you are more of menstrual cup or cloth towels, we recommend using hipster type panties, classic and organic cotton panties.   What is the best soap to wash my underwear? Clearly it is easier to wash our cotton underwear with soaps that are free of perfumes as these contain chemicals to remove dirt (enzymes) and at the same time chemicals to scent the clothes with fragrances that can cause irritation and allergies in the vagina. Additionally, the use of these elements in the washing process of your underwear causes some damage to the ocean and marine life. How can I makemy underwearlast longer? Organic cotton underwear is one of the most comfortable types of underwear you can buy. Not only does this type of underwear feel great against the skin, but it is also incredibly breathable and helps keep moisture away from the body. However when it comes to caring for it you should also keep a few recommendations in mind: * Hand wash:
The best way to keep garments looking like new is to hand wash them along with a neutral soap, if you don't know why to use this type of soap, here we explain. If for some reason you can't wash your garments by hand, use the delicate program in the washing machine to prevent the fibers from weakening and wearing out faster than normal. *Do not squeeze hard:
Squeezing these garments hard will only make them baggy over time, due to the fact that squeezing can deform them and in a wet state it is difficult for them to remember their original state along with their elasticity. *Let them dry in the shade,not in direct sunlight:
 Ideally they should be dried in the shade, so they take a little longer to dry, because exposing them to direct sunlight can wear out the colors and over time they look old and worn. ... [Read less]