Info: 50 g (1.8 oz) Tube of Probiotic Cream
HMF Cream is a skin moisturizer with probiotics that features two strains of beneficial bacteria to supply friendly flora known to be well tolerated and useful for helping to fight off bad bacteria and infections, bolstered with garlic powder (which has antifungal and antibacterial properties) and Damask rose water (which also has antimicrobial properties as well as anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, and can help dry up secretions).
Info: 50 g (1.8 oz) Tube of Probiotic Cream
HMF Cream is a skin moisturizer with probiotics that features two strains of beneficial bacteria to supply friendly flora known to be well tolerated and useful for helping to fight off bad bacteria and infections, bolstered with garlic powder (which has antifungal and antibacterial properties) and Damask rose water (which also has antimicrobial properties as well as anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, and can help dry up secretions).
Product Notes:
Genestra HMF Cream was previously marketed as HMF Candigen Cream. This product was originally designed as a topical probiotic vaginal cream directed primarily at Candida, but because probiotic bacteriotherapy may help other conditions such as acne, allergic inflammation, atopic dermatitis, eczema, skin hypersensitivity, or UV-induced skin damage, it is now marketed as a more general purpose skin care product for a broad range of concerns.
HMF stands for Human Micro Flora (the strains used in Genestra HMF products are sourced from humans).
Latest packaging may be slightly different than shown.
HMF Cream Ingredients:
PEG-8, PEG-32, Lactobacillus Ferments [Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL-60); Lactobacillus gasseri (CUL-09)], Allium sativum (Garlic) Bulb Powder, Rosa damascena Flower Oil.
Per gram (1 g): 8.0x107 CFU Lactobacillus acidophilus, 2.0x107 CFU Lactobacillus gasseri, 2.47 mg of garlic (Allium sativum) clove powder.
Suggested Usage:
Apply liberally to skin as needed. For external use only - avoid contact with the eyes.
For a yeast infection, the recommended dosage is a thin layer of cream applied to the external vaginal area two to three times daily.
Once received, store under refrigeration (below 8 C / 46 F).
Warnings:
If you are pregnant, do not use, unless directed by your health care practitioner. If you are experiencing symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis or urinary tract infection (vaginal itching, burning, white discharge, pain upon urination), consult your health care practitioner so that your condition can be properly diagnosed.
If you are experiencing back or abdominal pain, fever, chills or vomiting, malodorous vaginal discharge, blood or pus in your urine, or if you have a history of kidney disease, consult your health care practitioner prior to use, as a more serious condition may be present. If sensitization or signs of irritation (e.g. rash, burning sensation, redness) occur that was not present before using this product, discontinue use of Genestra Brands HMF Cream.
Supporting Science:
Ait Abderrahim, Leila et al. “Euphorbia honey and garlic: Biological activity and burn wound recovery.” Burns: Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries, 2019.
Bashir, Abid et al. “A Secondary Metabolite of Cercospora sp., Associated with Rosa damascena Mill., Inhibits Proliferation, Biofilm Production, Ergosterol Synthesis and Other Virulence Factors in Candida albicans.” Microbial Ecology, 2022.
Boskabady, Mohammad Hossein et al. “Pharmacological effects of rosa damascena.” Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2011.
Khalilzadeh, Somayyeh et al. “Efficacy of a vaginal tablet as a Persian medicine product on vulvovaginal candidiasis: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.” Pharmaceutical Biology, 2020.
Lemma, Elias et al. “Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Bulb and Leek (Allium ampeloprasum L. var. Porrum) Leaf Oil Extracts.” The Scientific World Journal, 2022.
Sharma, Shally et al. “Antimicrobial Studies on Garlic Lectin.” Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2022.