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  • cream/lotion containing salicylic acid

    Posted by cherri on May 1, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    What is the optimal pH for a product containing salicylic acid for cream/lotion/ toner/ or cleanser?
    Let’s say my pH has 5.0-6.0 range, does this mean SA activity will decrease?

    Thank you!

    MakingSkincare replied 10 years, 7 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • MakingSkincare

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    May 2, 2014 at 8:10 am

    to be effective, try pH 3.8

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