Abstract: A personal hygiene composition, which may be coated on a towelette, comprises an astringent, a humectant, and a botanical extract. In some embodiments, the botanical extract can be selected from the group consisting of Hydrastis Canadensis, Tabebuia Impetiginosa, Hymenaea Courbaril, Ptychopetalum Olacoides, Juniperus Brasiliensis, Hamamelis Virginiana, and mixtures thereof. The composition may be used for personal hygiene, including for cleansing the skin of a human or animal. For example, the personal hygiene towelette may be used as a male hygiene product for cleansing of the penis and genital area.