All About Panty Liners ft. Bella India

In the era of technological awareness, most women are aware what a panty liner is. But for those, who have just heard about these and not used any yet, I would like to throw some light on the matter.

What is a panty liner?
Panty liners are feminine care products made to be lined the inner side of your panties. They look similar to a sanitary pad, but are thinner and lighter.

Why to use a panty liner? 

Though these liners appear same as of a pad, they are not intended to absorb the menstrual flow during the periods of a woman. The main purpose to use a pantry liner is to absorb light vaginal discharge or urine leakage. Many women face the issue of little vaginal discharge after physical exercise, due to weakness or for any other reason when they lose bladder control. In any of such situations, panty liners can be your saviour. Moreover, who doesn't like a clean and dry inner wear at all times, so pick and stick a liner inside your panty to catch that little flow.

When to change?

Depending on the purpose for which you're wearing a liner, the duration may vary. If you wore it expecting your periods and it didn't begin, don't just leave it unchanged imagining it's clean. If you’re wearing it overnight for holding white discharge, it’s good to change it first thing in the morning to prevent an overgrowth of invisible bacteria. Lastly, if you've placed it for enhance protection with a tampoon, do change it like you do for a sanitary pad that is immediately after it's done to capacity.

Best Panty Liners For A Healthy You

I'm sure you won't like the idea of placing a synthetic material close to your delicate area. Obviously, this everyday hygiene product has to be made from safest fabric that is gentle to touch and does the job. I had done a collaborative post with Bella India few months back and after using their quality sanitary pads, I was keen to try their liners range too. So here is a detailed presentation on the vast offerings by the brand. 

Bella Panty Mini 

This is one of the smallest and most discreet classic panty liners available in India with only 3 mm thickness. It is latex-free, so the women who are allergic to latex may opt for this one without worries of any skin reactions. Just like Bella sanitary napkins, these liners are also made of air breathable material to let the skin breathe and avoid rashes and irritations.

Price: INR 75 per pack of 36 pieces.

Bella Panty Soft Comfort 

Little smaller, unscented liner with a breathable absorbent layer to help keeping your intimate area dry. Thin as its other mates from classic liners category i.e. 3 mm. The best thing is their individual packing. It slips in my sanitary pouch so easily and I feel confident carrying it in the handbag.

Price: INR 55 per pack of 12 pieces.

Bella Panty Soft Deo Fresh

Another variant from classic panty liners is Soft Deo Fresh. As the name suggests, this one has mild floral scent to make you feel fresh for hours. It provides same level of comfort due to 3 mm thickness that doesn't make you feel uncomfortable. 

Price: INR 69 per pack of 20 pieces. 

Bella Panty Intima Normal

Intima range is the best-seller product of the brand. These have top sheet made of pure cotton that feels exceptionally delicate, soft. With less than 2 mm thickness and anatomical shape, the liners almost get invisible under clothing. Though nobody gonna see that, but these ultra-thin, super comfortable liners have got cute flower embossing on them ;)

Price: INR 119 per pack of 30 pieces.

Bella Panty Intima Plus Large

This enlarged variant of Intima is designed for enhanced absorption for better security. The liners are infused with natural herbal extracts of rose, jasmine and daisy to give aromatic feel. These too are as thin as 1mm so you barely feel like wearing any extra layer inside. Yet these are ideal to save you from embarrassment of stains/wetness on your pants.

Price: INR 119 per pack of 22 pieces.

Bella Panty Herbs Verbena

Bella has a unique range of liners enriched with various herbal extracts that offer distinct benefits. One of those is Panty Herbs Verbena. The gentle lemony scent of this flowering plant helps to regulate menstrual cycle and has anti-inflammatory properties. The Odour Stop feature of this liner helps to neutralise unpleasant smell and provides feeling of freshness. These liners contain a special substance that turns moisture into gel. So despite being only 1mm thick, it ensures high absorbency.

Price: INR 69 per pack of 18 pieces.

Bella Panty Herbs Tilia

The Tilia liner variant has got sweet floral smell. This flower is known for its healing properties and soothes skin irritation. These extra soft liners in anatomic shape guarantee no leakage due to magic gel and 100% breathability offers free air circulation and protects against skin irritations.

Price: INR 69 per pack of 18 pieces.

Bella Panty Herbs Plantago

These liners are enriched with the herbal extract of Plantago plant known for its soothing and anti-rash properties. This is an unscented variant for sensitive skin. It comes with an exceptionally gentle top cover and magic gel features.
Price: INR 69 per pack of 18 pieces

All these Bella panty liners are anatomically shaped that fits the body structure effortlessly. These are made of air breathable material to let the skin breathe and remain rashfree. The edge-to­-edge adhesive beneath the liners helps to keep it in-place all day long. The shelf life is long enough i.e. 5 years so you may stock up as many as you want. Discover the complete range of finest female hygiene products on brand website or order these from Amazon. You may also contact their Whatsapp number 7259001321 to locate nearest store.

I personally don't recommend wearing a liner everyday unless and until it's really needed because it may itch on your private parts. I prefer using a liner when the heavy flow of my period has subsided and I want to avoid any spotting or stains on my clothes. Carrying a few pantry liners in my bag is my habit, when periods arrive unexpectedly or probably to offer one to any of my friends in need. 

Wearing a panty liner is definitely a matter of personal preference, but it's a good idea to handle your daily struggle of wetness.

Choosing The Right Sanitary Napkins ft. Bella India

After a certain age, all females need to use sanitary pads for menstural protection. While some women are quite selective for their period-protection pads, many other have a misconception that all  pads are the same and anyone may pick any. But the fact is that ‘one size fits all’ doesn’t work when we choose this feminine hygiene item.

Today I'm trying to cover important aspects that we women should take into consideration before we mark a brand our favourite for Sanitary Napkins-

Size:  

Just like our body size is not same as of any other woman, the sanitary pad we choose also has to be in sync with our body type. Usually theses are available in S, M and L sizes; but many reputed brands have got larger sizes as well to prevent fluid leaking and fit women’s unique body shapes. The young girls who will be buying sanitary pads for the first time should quickly grab off the right size off the shelf as the sizes are clearly marked on the outside cover of the package. I personally have got my requirements sorted by ordering Perfecta napkins in L, XL and XXL from Bella India that are almost 40% longer for the days when you experience heavy flow. 

Structure/Model:

Another factor that women should consider is their preference of 'wings' on the pads. The winged pads have flaps on either sides of the pad to make it more convenient and safe to fix the pad on the panty. You just have to remove the adhesive back strip and wrap it on both sides of your panty to avoid slip off. If you prefer pads without wings, just ensure you press the pad against your panty surface adhesive side down. You may try different types to find which ones suit you better. I generally prefer these with wings but have got myself some unwinged napkins from Bella India this time for regular flow on later days of menstural cycle.

Scent: 

It's obvious to experience that offensive odour during periods and many women feel self-conscious about the possibility of smelling bad. And that's what gave brands a reason to craft sanitary pad with deoderant or mild scents. I'm going to try Bella India's Perfecta Napkins in Deo Fresh variant to check how good it is to mask this unpleasant smell. 

Shape: 
I remember my early years of womanhood when the pads were shaped with almost straight edges. But with the advent of new technologies in the past years, we have got an assortment of anatomical shapes that makes the pad adjust to our body's curves. This shape also offers freedom of movement while we walk, run, drive or simply lie down. Bella India has a wide selection of such thoughtfully designed pads and I've got many of them to try.

Thickness:
While working on various parameters of sanitary pads ranging from length, breadth, shape etc; the third dimension is to talk about its thickness. The objective of using the pads of preferred thickness not only induces comfort and self-confidence in women, but also empower them to live their lives with vitality during their periods. Bella India urges to satisfy your inclination by offering both traditional and ultra thin napkins. Regular Drai, Regular Drai Wings, Maxi Drai Wings, Regular Softi, Regular Softi Wings and Maxi Softi wings napkins have 6 mm of thickness and they don't have magic gel. They are preferred by women who trust traditional thickness of pads. All the variants that are shared in the post with "Perfecta" name in it are ultrathin with 2 mm of thickness and they have magic gel technology as well. These products are the best for active modern girls.

Absorption:

The absorption capability of the pad directly affects women's health. Because if a pad doesn't soak the blood well, it will not only be causing leakage but will also result in skin irritation, vaginal infection and many serious health issues for females. The material of top sheet on the pads decides the absorption level and feeling of dryness. Bella India has incorporated Special Magic Gel technology in most of their women hygiene products that lets our skin remain dry.

Breathibility:
Breathability is unique feature of the back sheet or the lower layer that is attached to your panty. It has micro holes through which fresh air can circulate and protect from skin irritations. But these holes are hundreds time smaller than molecule of liquid, so only air can pass thorough them and liquid is stopped. It protects from skin irritations and rashes. Due to air circulation, skin doesn't sweat and irritations don't happen, so women feel very comfortable. Bella India is the only provider of breathable napkins in India. 

So next time when you are investing in a sanitation essential for yourself, do make an informed choice and make your life easier.

About Bella India:
Bella offers a wide range of products including sanitary pads, panty liners, tampons and other intimate hygiene products. The success of Bella brand is primarily the care for the highest quality products, openness to modern technology and willingness to create a flexible offer. If you're keen to know the brand and its products better, reach here. 

Win Bella India Products - 5 Winners (Closed)

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Bella Ideale Night Sanitary Napkins 14 pcs,
Bella Panty Soft 20 pcs,
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Bella Cotton buds 20 pcs,
Bella feminine wash (sample)
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Winners update: 21.11.17
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Comfort For Every Woman feat. Bella

Lack of freshness, unpleasant smell, fear of leakage and stains! Yes, most women would promptly interpret what I am talking about. This yucky feel directly relates to women's menstrual days that causes a variety of issues despite using good sanitary products and other absorbent material to collect menstrual fluid. Poor and neglected hygiene during menstrual days may further lead to itchy vaginal area, urinary infection and much more.

To prevent all these problems, the quick fix is to choose your sanitary products wisely. With a vision to introduce all my female readers to a premium brand that claims to be 'best fit for perfect woman', I'm reviewing Bella products in this post.

Bella is a worldwide known brand since its inception 65 years ago in Europe, now selling its products in 80 countries in the world. The brand offers a wide range of products including sanitary pads, panty liners, tampons for intimate hygiene that women may choose as per their liking, needs and lifestyle. 

Check out what I have in store to review today :)

This review post has two sub-sections targetting two broad categories of products I received, one being female sanitary products and another cotton products.

I) Female Sanitary products

I received Bella Perfecta Ultra Silky Drai napkins in two sizes i.e. L and XXL. Both of these are very absorbent sanitary napkins designed for very heavy menstrual flow. XXL size is recommended for Night time to ensure complete comfort while you sleep. The top sheet of these napkins provides dryness. Leakage Control System that is designed with due to magic gel barriers is another unique feature which effectively protects against side leakages. These are the only breathable sanitary napkins in India that let proper air circulation and help your skin breathe easily. It results in protection from unpleasant smell, rashes and irritation.

Price: INR 165 for 14 pcs

Price: INR 55 for 8 pcs 

Bella Panty Intima are really good panty liners with only 1mm thickness for the greatest comfort.
These are covered with 100% cotton and are available in various sizes (Small, Medium, Large) for every need. I received a pack with Deo Fresh feature that has mild floral fragrance. A great pick for routine hygiene other than those special days.

Price: INR 95 for 20 pcs

Bella Ideale Night Stay Drai is double structured, flexi-fit napkin for total freedom of movement. This one is extra long and ultra thin, but handles high flow efficiently. (sample pack)

Bella Senstive Feminine Wash is meant for maintaining the natural microbial flora of intimate area. Especially recommended for senstive skin because of mosturizing properties, enriched with Allantoine and D-panthenol. (sample pack)

                                                                   II) Cotton Products

Bella Cotton Balls are exceptionally soft and absorbent making these perfect to be a part of anybody's everyday grooming essentials. Women may use it for removing their facial and eye makeup without harming the skin and to remove nail paint. Mommies can use these cotton balls for their of babycare needs. Don't forget to keep a few cotton balls in your first-aid kit as these are safe to clean wounds, cuts and scars. 

Price: INR 129 for 100 pcs.

Bella Cotton Pads are seriously multi-utility product for any household. You may use these to ease the job of removing your makeup, to clean a bleeding lipstick or smudged kohl. There can be endless things you may experiment with. The plus point is that they don't leave behind separate fibres on skin and can be used with every type of the skin. The pack I received is in Aloe extract variant.

Price: INR 99 for 70 pcs

Bella Cotton Buds are popular for removing earwax. There are several clever hacks of using cotton buds in everyday life. The buds packed in the plastic box can be placed in the bathroom, but I wish the grip of cap on the box should be tight. 

Price: INR 59 for 100 pcs 

You may order most of the Bella products online. I'm really happy with the pricing and quality of the products and would difinitely like to order some more products pretty soon.