What is skin pH?

Many cosmetics and detergents contain information about skin-neutral pH. What does this mean for us? What is skin pH anyway and does neutral mean good?

The concept of pH was introduced in 1909 by the Danish biochemist Soren Sorensen. PH is a measure of the degree of acidity of aqueous solutions (hydrogen potential) determined on a 14-point scale. A pH of 0 to 7 is considered acidic and a pH of 7 to 14 is basic, with pH 7 being referred to as neutral or neutral. Human skin can be either acidic, neutral or alkaline. The most beneficial for the skin is a moderately acidic pH, i.e. between 4.5 and 6. It is the slightly acidic environment that makes the skin a solid protective coat and the first defensive barrier for our body. Skin with a pH between 4.5 and 6 looks healthy and radiant. Too low pH of the skin (below 4.5) results in overproduction of sebum and sweat - the skin is greasy and shiny. Increased pH (above 7) is manifested by dryness and hypersensitivity of the skin, and alkalinity favors the growth of bacteria.

Cosmetics and detergents with a neutral pH are the optimal choice for the good of our skin. Regardless of the pH of our skin - products with a pH of 7 (this is the pH of, among others, Savantii brand soaps and Flo brand dishwashing liquids) will certainly not harm it.

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