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Supermarkets
Prior 12 Months
Supermarkets
expanded its U by Kotex femi-
nine care brand with the intro-
duction of two new products: Se-
Vagisil Provides Relief
-3.2% -4.7%
Drug Stores
-0%
Drug Stores
-3.9%
curity Ultra Thin Pads Long and
Security Ultra Thin Overnight
Pads. Each is a “unique, colorful
From Vaginal Dryness
Dollar Unit and bold” solution to fit women’s WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Combe throughout the body and present
Top Brands Sales Volume period needs, the company said. Inc. recently introduced a new in almost every cell. It serves to
$131.9 mil. 23.6 mil. The super-slim U by Kotex Se- personal lubricant and moistur- attract and retain moisture.
1. Always
curity Ultra Thin Pads Long fea- izing gel to relieve vaginal dry- The gel does not contain any
2. Private Label 73.5 mil. 22.4 mil. ture more length for heavy flow, ness, a condition most commonly added dyes, preservatives, per-
3. Always Infinity 26.5 mil. 4.1 mil. as well as a 3D Capture Core to associated with menopause but fumes or estrogen, Combe said
quickly draw in and lock away which can occur at any age and in launching the product last
4. Stayfree 23.5 mil. 5.4 mil.
wetness, according to the compa- for various reasons. month.
5. Carefree Acti Fresh 17.9 mil. 7.3 mil. ny. The pads also sport a unique Vagisil Prohydrate Natural Vaginal dryness is a condition
6. Always Radiant 17.3 mil. 2.8 mil. wing shape for a secure fit, and a Feel Gel is formulated to feel that can have a significant im-
cottony soft-touch cover enhanc- like the natural moisture a wom- pact on sexual health and well-
7. U by Kotex Clean Wear 15.0 mil. 2.4 mil. es breathability. an’s body produces. ness, according to the Mayo Clin-
8. U by Kotex Security 12.8 mil. 2.6 mil. Described as the brand’s most The bio-adherent formula ic, which noted that one of three
absorbent pad yet, U by Kotex Se- coats the vaginal wall to in- women experiences vaginal dry-
9. U by Kotex Lightdays 10.4 mil. 3.6 mil.
curity Ultra Thin Overnight Pads stantly provide relief from dry- ness during menopause.
10. U by Kotex 7.9 mil. 1.5 mil. have an extra-absorbent zone in ness, and then slowly release “Vaginal dryness can occur
* Total of supermarkets, drug stores, discount stores, military commissaries,
the back to help stop leaks, along moisture over time for a long- just as dryness can exist on other
and selected warehouse clubs and dollar stores. with the uniquely shaped wings lasting benefit. The gel is made parts of the body like the face or
that keep the pad securely in with hyaluronic acid, a naturally legs,” said Keech Combe-Shetty,
Source: IRI
place during sleep. occurring component found chief executive officer of Combe.
“When you learn about the
causes, you won’t be surprised