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Ends ‘down there’ itching: Calendula

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Natural acids in perspirati­on can inflame delicate skin, making us twice as likely to battle “down there” itching as the temperatur­e soars. For speedy relief, try this: Twice each day, gently wash your vulva, pat dry and dab with calendula cream. British scientists say calendula’s natural plant compounds (saponins) calm irritated nerves and speed tissue healing to cut symptoms by up to 70% in just 24 hours (results comparable to the prescripti­on cream metronidaz­ole).

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