Natural and nourishing, YES water based lubricant replenishes your body’s intimate moisture
Vaginal dryness affects most women at some point in their lives, most commonly during and after menopause. It can be very uncomfortable and even painful, with the potential to cause tearing. Many women find that using a lubricant helps them to relieve their symptoms and feel at ease again. There are many on the market, but the most common are synthetic and give you a sticky feeling that dries out quickly – not pleasant and no substitute for your vagina’s natural fluid.
The founders of YES, Sarah and Susi, are two successful women with decades of experience in the chemical industry. They were concerned about the ingredients that popular cosmetics contain, particularly those that are easily absorbed into the skin. Sarah and Susi set up YES to provide a quality alternative to synthetic lubricants that women can feel confident about putting in their bodies.
Water based, hypoallergenic and free of dangerous additives
There are lots of reasons why so many women recommend YES water based:
- Hypoallergenic
- Odourless, colourless and tasteless
- pH compatible to match your vagina’s delicate balance
- Protects your mucus membranes and promotes healing of tears
- Leaves your skin clean and free of residue
- Intensely hydrating, feels like your body’s own moisture
- Non-staining
- Free of parabens, glycerine and hormones
- Suitable for treating vaginal dryness and for use during sex
- Condom and toy safe
The water-based formula of YES WB is gentle, nourishing and won’t dry out or get sticky. Its ingredients include soothing aloe vera and guar, locust bean and xanthan gum – all natural ingredients which give YES WB its smooth, velvety texture. Organic flax extract is included to nourish your skin’s delicate mucus membranes. Only food grade preservatives are used in YES lubricants, so you can be sure they’re of the highest standard and are safe for your body. A few drops of YES WB will have you feeling back to your old self again, changing your world from the inside!
How do others compare to YES?
A comparison with other commonly available lubricants and moisturisers.
| Ingredient | Ingredient Concern | YES | KY Jelly | Durex Play | Sylk | Astroglide | Boots Jelly | Replens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraben(s) | Oestrogen mimic, found in breast tumours - avoid if in breast cancer recovery / not wanting HRT / have any hormone related concern | ✖ | ✔ | See GSE below | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Glycerine | Mucosal irritant (dehydrates and irritates mucosa above 20%), at <5% is Candida nutrient, so may trigger Thrush outbreaks. Leaves sticky residue. | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Glycols | A cell wall disrupter called a 'penetration enhancer' as it pulls other chemicals through the skin into the blood stream. | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
| Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) | Not a proven preservative: banned in Switzerland in personal care products. FDA research shows its effectiveness is due only to the following adulterants: Methylparaben, Triclosan and Benzethonium chloride. | ✖ | ✔ | |||||
| Mineral oil | AKA 'liquid paraffin', mineral oil is a petroleum by-product thought to suffocate the skin by coating it. | ✖ | ✔ | |||||
| Certified Organic | The Soil Association certification guarantees ingredient purity and quality, and ensures strict manufacturing standards. | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |