USE
Dona is a new line by a company you may already know - System JO. The Dona brand is an entire lineup of products that are used together to create a ritual. The products are all infused with aphrodisiacs. The ritual you start with the products is designed to “nurture the mind, body, and sensuality.”

There are five steps to the ritual - relax, cleanse, nourish, illuminate, and engage. The lingerie wash is part of the cleanse step. The wash is added to sink water where lingerie is soaked in the wash and then rinsed clean. The aphrodisiac wash leaves lingerie smelling of the chosen scent. It is not intended for use in a washing machine. It can be used on lingerie, bras, panties, and other delicates that need to be hand washed.

Dona Lingerie Wash comes in a variety of scents. You can choose between Pomegranate, Blue Lotus, Mangosteen, Acai, Camu Camu, or Goji Berry. This review focuses on the Pomegranate scent.



AROMA
Pomegranate is a fruit that can range in taste and aroma from sweet to tart. It is native to Iran but has been cultivated elsewhere. Pomegranate juice has potential antioxidant health benefits, but since you won’t be ingesting this product that won’t translate over.

The Pomegranate wash smells more to the sweet side. It isn't reminiscent so much of pomegranate as it is of soap, cucumber melon, and green tea. It has a fruity sweetness that cucumber melon/green tea normally doesn't. It's a very clean smelling fragrance. It's strong enough to be smelled when mixed in the sink but doesn't overpower a room. As a migraine sufferer, this did not cause any issues for me.

CONSISTENCY
The consistency of the wash is thick. It's a gel like soap, similar to a pump hand soap or thick laundry detergent. The bottle needs to be squeezed a bit to get the product out. It comes out in medium sized globs of which you only need about three or four to get a good result.



PERFORMANCE
The bottle states that you need 1/2 cup of wash per gallon of water. I found that less was needed, which conserves product. The wash foams up well without having to hand mix it. Once it creates foam, the foam stays during the recommended soaking period (5-10 minutes).

The wash cleans lingerie well without having to rub the delicate clothing. Simply soaking the item will clean it well unless there are prominent stains. The fragrance clings to the washed item for a few days after cleaning. The scent on the lingerie is very light, but can be detected if held to the nose.



EXPERIENCE
I love the way this smells and works. I haven't had a lingerie wash in years and usually just throw everything in the machine. This is a great reason to take better care of my lingerie AND have it smell great at the same time. I can't quite give a full backing to this wash due to the ingredients. It claims to be all natural and free of harsh chemicals and it isn't.

INGREDIENTS
Purified Water (Aqua), Sodium C 14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Lycium Barbarum (Goji), Coffea Arabica (Coffee Seed), Euterpe Oleracea (Acai), Morinda Citrifolia (Noni), Punica Granatum (Pomegranate), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea), Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen), Propanediol, Citric Acid, Bezyl Alcohol, Methychloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothaizone, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance.

Sodium C 14-16 Olefin Sulfonate - A mixture of long chain sulfonate salts prepared by sulfonation of C14-16 alpha olefins. Mostly consists of sodium alkene sulfonates and sodiumhydroxyalkane sulfonates. A cleansing agent. Safe to use in rinse off products or up to 2% concentration in leave in products.

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate - An amber liquid with a faint fruity odor made from the fatty acid of coconut oil. It increases foaming capacity and is a cleansing agent.

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine - From the hydroxysultaine group. A synthetic detergent and foam increaser. May be a skin allergen for some users.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine - A synthetic surfactant derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. It is a pale yellow liquid. Used as a an emulsifying agent and thickener. Has some antiseptic properties. It may be a skin allergen for some users.

Propanediol - A colorless viscous liquid. 1-3 Propanediol may be chemically synthesized by the hydration of acrolein or by the hydroformylation of ethylene oxide. 1-2 Propanediol (propylene glycol) is produced from propylene oxide. Low irritation possibility, but should avoid contact with eyes. In cosmetics, it is used as a moisturizer. Used as a solvent for food colors. Also used as a carrier in fragrance oils.

Glycerin - A simple polyol compound. A colorless, odorless, viscous liquid. Used in cosmetics and lubricants. It improves smoothness and provides lubrication. It can be animal or plant derived. May cause irritation in some users.

Sodium Chloride - Also known as table salt or common salt. An inorganic compound. It is used a condiment and food preservative. It can also be used as a cleansing agent.

Citric Acid - A natural weak organic acid. It can be used to soften water which is why it is often used in soaps or detergents.

Bezyl Alcohol - A pleasant smelling colorless liquid. It is an organic compound produced naturally by many plants. It can also be made synthetically. It is used as a solvent and preservative. It can cause contact allergy, itching, burning, or hives in some users. It is a known neurotoxin.

Methychloroisothiazolinone - Used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products. It is a colorless liquid. In high concentration it can cause severe irritation and chemical burn. In low concentration it can cause redness and itching of the skin in some users.

Methylisothaizone - Chemical compounds used as preservatives in cosmetics and personal care products. In high concentration it can cause severe irritation and chemical burn. In low doses it can be fatal if ingested or inhaled. In low concentration it can cause skin redness and itching for some users.

Disodium EDTA - A colorless solid. It is a polyamino carboxylic acid. It is a chelating agent that is used to decrease the metal ions that may be present in a product. EDTA does not penetrate the skin, but does aid other products in penetrating the skin.