When was the last time you really thought about pH balance? We’re going to take a wild guess and say sometime during your high school chemistry class. Like every other substance, your skin has a pH level, and that measurement can actually tell you a lot about your health. Your skin craves a balanced pH level, but fear not. Balancing your skin’s pH is easy! Understanding your skin’s needs and embracing balance puts you on the path to healthy skin.
pH Balance and Your Skin
The pH level of something measures how acidic or basic it is. Substances with a pH level of below 7 are considered acidic, while those with pH levels of greater than 7 are considered basic. You might be surprised to learn that the surface of your skin has an acidic pH. When it’s at peak health, the skin’s natural barrier clocks in at a pH level of 5.5. Anything higher or lower than that often leads to skin irritation.
Why You Need It
As mentioned before, your skin has a natural barrier that keeps moisture in and environmental irritants out. pH balance allows your skin barrier to function properly. Traditional soaps are often too alkaline and too basic for your skin’s liking, and they weaken your acid mantle over time. If your skin’s pH balance is disrupted, you run the risk of extreme sensitivity and skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin.
How to Restore pH Balance to Your Skin
The simplest way to restore pH balance to your skin is to use pH-balanced products. Sebamed’s products are carefully formulated to match the pH level of healthy skin. Your skin’s natural barrier has a pH of 5.5, so using products with the same pH level strengthens your acid mantle and protects you against problematic skin conditions. To restore balance to your skin, we recommend investing in a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser. Extra points if you follow up your showers or baths with lotion & moisturizer.
If you need help restoring pH balance to your skin, you’ve come to the right place. Sebamed offers a solution for every skin type, and each of our products works to balance your skin’s pH level. Our skin care has a pH level of 5.5, the same as healthy skin. Check out our full product lineup and solutions for even the most sensitive skin here.
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Ph affects everything in our lives. Right from the food quality, to water purity, our soil in the garden and also our skin. This article rightly points at the need of good cleansing agents for the skin, which are pH balanced. Any alteration in the skin pH causes extreme skin dryness and irritation.
So true 🙂 Thank you so much for your comment!