Kimberly-Clark launches its greatest feminine hygiene innovation in Latin America

The product is available at major selling points in the country.

Guatemala. With a legacy of innovation, Kimberly-Clark is revolutionizing personal care and hygiene. Kotex®, the leading brand of women’s care, has launched the first daily pH condom tested and approved by the Latin American Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecological Societies (FLASOG); In this way, the company provides women in the region with the latest solutions that allow them to have more control over their health.

The new daily protector contains technology that reacts with body fluids that have a pH higher than 5.4 points and are therefore considered unbalanced. When these fluids are detected, the ink on the visor cap changes from yellow to blue, which indicates that it is time to replace the product with a new one. This new technology helps control and keep the intimate area clean by promoting a healthy, more balanced environment.

“For FLASOG, the health, rights and quality of life of Latin American women is a central objective in all of its business. Our consortium has maintained a strategic alliance for several years with Kimberly Clark, which is why we believe this innovation will be a significant contribution to FLASOG’s business,” said Dr. Nestor Garillo, President of FLASOG. Women’s care.

This product is manufactured in Colombia and is exported to Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Panama. Currently, it is available at various points of sale in the country; In 2023, production will be expanded and all Latin American markets where Kimberly-Clark is located will be reached.

“We are proud to be the first region in the world to develop this innovation. At the same time, we always keep the well-being of consumers as our main focus, since the new daily condom contains a visual indicator that changes color to indicate the ideal time to replace the product, allowing us to reaffirm our commitment to health. Clark: “The Empowerment of Women.”

Control the pH and control your health!

It is important to note that pH is an indicator of acidity. Its range is from 0 to 14, a pH below 7 indicates acidity, and a number above 7 indicates alkalinity. Women of childbearing age must have an acidic pH in order to be considered balanced.

Vaginal pH is considered a norm for the health of the female intimate area, so it is important to pay attention to changes that may occur:

• Helps control poor hygiene habits: Too little or too much hygiene can upset the balance of the vaginal flora. Sweating and congestion – caused by some tight clothing fabrics can alter the pH.

• Signs of hormonal imbalances: Low estrogen levels caused by pregnancy, lactation and menopause are some of the changes that cause changes in pH.

• Detects serious diseases: pH changes can indicate a bacterial imbalance, an infection, a sexually transmitted infection, or even give us a sign of cervical cancer.

• Indicates bad habits of sexual life: There is a change in the pH of the vaginal area when there is unprotected sexual intercourse.

“At Kimberly-Clark, our number one priority is the health and safety of consumers. Kotex® invests in new technologies, materials and studies to ensure a better experience with our products. This is a porous protector created with consumer needs in mind and developed through studies and analysis conducted by Kimberly’s R&D department. Clark, always under strict, high standards of safety and quality,” says Maria. Marcia Caldas, Kimberly Clark Director of Latin America Research and Engineering.

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