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Why is the pH of a Shower or Facial Cleanser so Important? (Updated 7/14/26)
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Did you know most cleansers have unhealthy pH levels over 7, which contributes to eczema and dry, irritated skin? Have you heard the phrase: "skin's acid mantle"? To give you a sense of pH ranges, 7 is considered neutral. Our skin has an average pH of 4.7 which is our healthy acidic level. (Men's skin tends to be slightly more acidic). Yes, our skin likes to maintain that "acid mantle"!