Does pH matter?

What is pH and why does it matter in skincare? 🧪

The term “pH” refers to “potential of hydrogen”. It concerns the activity of hydrogen ions (ions are molecules that carry a positive or negative charge) in a water-based solution.

So what’s the big deal with one to pH levels? The pH scale is logarithmic, not linear. A pH of 3 is 100 times more powerful than a pH of 5!

Our skin’s surface and uppermost layers are naturally acidic, making it compatible with acidic skin care products.

Research shows skin’s average pH is 4.7. Repeatedly disturbing skin’s pH to a strong degree can lead to or worsen many problems.

You may have experienced that dry, tight, icky feeling from washing with bar or liquid soaps (most soaps are alkaline). The Re-Set aims to do the OPPOSITE by formulating with pH-balance.

That range is most often cited as being between pH 4 and pH 7.

☑️ Un-Dew (my creamy first cleanse) contains a pH of 5.3.
☑️ Lo-Foam (gel second cleanse) offers a pH of 6. A higher pH is common in gel cleansers, as it is often used to stabilize the gelling agent. (Source: @kyeshaknowsskin.)

In my humble opinion, pH is arguably just as important as percentages of active ingredients in skincare. It deserves more attention by consumers and estheticians, and more transparency from brand owners. It’s all about preserving the acid mantle! 👏