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pH of body wash
Recommendations on the target pH value of body wash? According to literature, the average pH of the skin is 4.7 and acidic conditions seem to preserve the resident bacterial
flora, whereas an alkaline pH causes dispersal from
the skin.
Generally, pH of 5.5 is recommended, but if the average skin pH is 4.7, should the target be around 4.7 too? -
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It’s largely irrelevant. The product is diluted and rinsed off in use.
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Exactly. When someone applies a body wash whatever pH it started with is going to get very close to pH 7 or whatever the pH of the water you’re using is. For in-use, pH 4.7 or 5.5 is irrelevant. (although it could matter for your preservative system).
It’s also nice to remind people that skin being a solid does not actually have a pH.
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Yes, a lot of BS on pH with skincare.And here is my spin on the issue:
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