YES Lubricants & Products
YES Products are from the UK which has some of the highest standards in manufacturing products. In North America Canada and USA all our packaging must state if Organic on the labels and packaging. Whereas in UK it does not have to label Organic. However stated on YES Product main website . (All our products are made with certified organic, plant-based ingredients selected specifically for use on sensitive mucous membranes. Unlike outer skin, vaginal and vulva tissue is more easily irritated and more permeable, so ingredient choice is critical. Our products do not contain oestrogen. The purity and distinctive formulations of our products make them uniquely suitable for women recovering from cancer.)
YES Vaginal Moisturizer
Aqua (Water)
Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Extract - is sometimes called linseed but they are the same seed. The Latin name is Linum usitatissimum which translates to be "very useful" and that is exactly what it is. Its medicinal use has been known for a long time. With respect to menopause, it is a superfood as not only does it contain high amounts of phytoestrogens (they mimic your body’s own estrogen) in the form of lignans (fiber associated compounds found in plants) but it actually contains 800 times more lignans than any other plant food.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice - is the juice from the Aloe Vera Plant. It can soothing dryness, reducing irritation, and fighting some infections due to its moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, it might help with dryness and discharge in the vagina.
Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus (Guar Gum) commonly known as guar or cluster bean, is an annual legume plant from which guar gum is derived. Primarily as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent in various cosmetic and personal care products, including those intended for vaginal use.
Ceratonia Siliqua (Locust Bean Gum) thickening agent from the Carob tree. It is an ingredient in some commercial vaginal products, primarily due to its properties as a safe, natural thickening agent and moisturizer.
Sodium Chloride - stabilizer to keep product fresh and not turn colour. It is used in pre-mixed physiological saline solutions for feminine hygiene.
Xanthan Gum - thickener and stabilizer and comes from natural plant base.
Potassium Sorbate - is used in some vaginal products, like lubricants and moisturizers, primarily as a preservative to prevent microbial growth.
Citric Acid - preservative from mold in citrus - some people have mentioned online that sodium chloride & citric acid can cause problems.
Phenoxyethanol - is an organic compound acting as a preservative to keep the product long lasting.
YES Water Based Lubricant
Water
Aloe vera - can soothing dryness, reducing irritation, and fighting some infections due to its moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, it might help with dryness and discharge in the vagina.
Flax seed extract - it is a superfood as not only does it contain high amounts of phytoestrogens (they mimic your body’s own estrogen) in the form of lignans (fiber associated compounds found in plants) but it actually contains 800 times more lignans than any other plant food.
Guar gum - commonly known as guar or cluster bean, is an annual legume plant from which guar gum is derived. Primarily as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent in various cosmetic and personal care products, including those intended for vaginal use.
Locust bean gum - thickening agent from the Carob tree. It is an ingredient in some commercial vaginal products, primarily due to its properties as a safe, natural thickening agent and moisturizer.
Xanthan gum - thickener and stabilizer and comes from natural plant base.
Sodium chloride - stabilizer to keep product fresh and not turn colour. It is used in pre-mixed physiological saline solutions for feminine hygiene.
Potassium sorbate - is used in some vaginal products, like lubricants and moisturizers, primarily as a preservative to prevent microbial growth.
Citric acid - preservative from mold in citrus - some people have mentioned online that sodium chloride & citric acid can cause problems.
Sodium benzoate - a man-made powder to preservative the shelve life of products.
YES Oil Plant Based Lubricant ( do not use with Latex Condoms)
Sunflower seed oil - is extremely versatile and very gentle on skin. Packed full of essential fatty acids, this lightweight oil helps to replenish skin’s moisture. Sunflower oil is also rich in vitamin E which is an antioxidant, leading to more youthful, glowy skin. Rich in linoleic acid and Vitamin E, the oil helps the skin synthesize its own lipids and form a protective barrier, which effectively traps moisture and prevents water loss It has natural calming properties that help reduce skin irritation, redness, and inflammation. It is typically non-fragrant, non-comedogenic (does not clog pores), and generally non-irritating for most people, including those with sensitive skin conditions like eczema. However this is a seed oil and some people have allergies to seed oils.
Shea butter - comes from the nuts of the Shea Tree, a tree native to the savanna regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Itcan be used for feminine care as a natural moisturizer for external vulvar dryness, itching, and irritation, offering deep hydration, essential fatty acids, and anti-inflammatory properties, often found in commercial vulvar balms alongside ingredients like coconut oil or vitamin E, but always ensure it's pure, consider potential yeast growth, and never use with latex condoms as it degrades latex.
Bees wax - for topical moisturizers/balms due to its protective, hydrating, and antibacterial properties, but it's crucial to use formulated products, not raw wax,
Cocoa seed butter - The butter contains stearic acid, a skin-softening fatty acid that acts as an emulsifier. This means that it helps bind oil and water together, preventing products from separating. Combined with the solid nature of the butter, this emulsifying property creates tight emulsions that leave no room for microbes to move and grow, helping products to remain fresher for longer and thus lower or prevent the need for other preservatives.
Vitamin E - can help with vaginal dryness, thinning tissues and irritation, especially from menopause, by improving lubrication, hydration, and tissue repair,
YES O YES Clitoral Stimulant
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil - is extremely versatile and very gentle on skin. Packed full of essential fatty acids, this lightweight oil helps to replenish skin’s moisture. Sunflower oil is also rich in vitamin E which is an antioxidant, leading to more youthful, glowy skin. Rich in linoleic acid and Vitamin E, the oil helps the skin synthesize its own lipids and form a protective barrier, which effectively traps moisture and prevents water loss It has natural calming properties that help reduce skin irritation, redness, and inflammation. It is typically non-fragrant, non-comedogenic (does not clog pores), and generally non-irritating for most people, including those with sensitive skin conditions like eczema. However this is a seed oil and some people have allergies to seed oils.
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed oil - seeds from a shrub grown in desert regions and the seeds are pressed into a liquid wax - this oil resembles the human sebum. Offers numerous skin benefits, acting as a powerful moisturizer, balancing sebum production, calming inflammation, and providing antioxidants (like Vitamin E) to soothe acne, eczema, sunburn, and signs of aging, thanks to its unique liquid wax structure similar to skin's natural oils, promoting healing and barrier repair.
Mentha piperita (Peppermint) oil - comes from a cross between water mint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). A natural oil provides a strong cooling and tingling sensation
Zingiber officinale (Ginger) root oil - root oil, extracted from ginger rhizomes, is a potent essential oil known for its warm, spicy aroma and powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive benefits.
Laska’s Opinion: The Yes products are very good and very popular for older women or any women experience difficulties using mainstream products. Yes Brand is from the UK and the UK has a very high standard with ingredients.
Vaginal Moisturizer: The use of the Flax Seed Oil is unique to other brands as this oil can help create moisture in the vagina due to hormonal changes women experience during their life cycle. The added combination of other legumes and aloe vera is a fantastic combination of natural products helping this delicate area in women to restore its natural balance. I highly recommend this Moisturizer to try to see if it works for your unique body.
Both Lubricants offered are designed with very high quality ingredients and worth experimenting with.
Yes Clitoral Stimulator has again amazing natural ingredients and I personally love Jojoba Oil as for individuals with sensitive skin. However the use of Sunflower Oil some people have seed allergies. But the use of Ginger root with Peppermint in the natural form would add a defined tingling or warming / cooling effect to help stimulate the clitoris. The Yes Stimulator has some amazing ingredient worth experimenting with to see how it works for your unique body.
Note for all Personal Lubricants - Moisturizers - the ingredients listed in any product reacts different to every different body type. The best defense for Lubrication for women in the vaginal canal is through diet and exercise first as there is not a quick fix to our hormonal balance. We have 22 different levels of bacteria in our bodies and the balance per women is very unique - therefore what works for one might not work for another. Our medical system does not have a general answer yet alone enough money and time with medical research on the female body. So my suggestion: you are what you consume -therefore diet, exercise and calm mind and body is first, research into what ingredients might best for your body and start low and slow in amounts and products. But then that is just my opinion.