WHY YOUR CLEANSER pH IS NOT WORKING FOR YOU| DR DRAY

TL;DR

The pH of your cleanser can affect the health of your skin, leading to dryness, irritation, and acne.

Transcript

well hey guys in today's video i wanted to talk about how cleanser ph might impact the health of your skin this is something that we hear a lot about skincare marketing ph balanced and so i wanted to get into the details of that and why it might be helpful for you and navigating the skin care aisles are at least virtually shopping online what exact... Read More

Key Insights

• 😥 pH is a scientific measure of how acidic or basic something is, and skin pH falls between 4 to 6.
• 🆘 The acid mantle is the skin's moisture barrier and helps keep moisture in and irritants out.
• 🥺 Using a cleanser with a pH outside of the skin's range can disrupt the acid mantle, leading to dryness, irritation, and acne.
• 😘 Low pH cleansers have been shown to improve acne, eczema, and signs of aging.
• 😥 Foaming cleansers with higher pH levels can be harsh on the skin and may negatively affect the skin microbiome.
• 🉐 Bar soaps tend to have a higher pH and can dry out the skin, especially if they contain antibacterial ingredients.
• 😘 People with oily skin may tolerate foaming cleansers better, while those with dry skin should opt for low pH cleansers.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does pH affect the health of the skin?

The pH of the skin determines its acidity level, and using a cleanser with a pH outside of the skin's range can disrupt the acid mantle, leading to dryness, irritation, and acne.

Q: Are all cleansers pH balanced?

Most skincare manufacturers create products that are pH balanced and safe for the skin. However, using a low pH cleanser may be beneficial for those with dry skin conditions like eczema.

Q: Can foaming cleansers be damaging to the skin?

Foaming cleansers tend to have higher pH levels and can strip the skin's natural lipid barrier, leading to dryness and irritation. They can also negatively affect the skin microbiome.

Q: Can using a cleanser with a higher pH be harmful?

Using a cleanser with a higher pH is not necessarily a bad thing as the skin can recover from the temporary pH alteration. People with oily skin may tolerate foaming cleansers better, while those with dry skin should opt for low pH cleansers.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• pH is a measure of how acidic or basic something is, and skin pH falls between 4 to 6.

• Using a cleanser with a pH outside of the skin's range can disrupt the acid mantle, leading to dryness, irritation, and acne.

• Foaming cleansers with higher pH levels can be harsh on the skin, while low pH cleansers have been shown to improve acne, eczema, and signs of aging.