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Research on skin cleansers normal skin pH


Here is a good website that has info on skin cleansers.
http://www.skintherapyletter.com/2003/8.3/1.html

Note how most tend to raise the pH of the skin, and if you have TMAU, the goal is to lower it to a healthy skin pH of 5.5 - 6.5

Soaps
• Composed of anionic surfactants.
• Drying and irritating to skin.
• Causes follicular plugging
• Raises pH of skin (neutral to alkaline).


Superfatted Soap and Beauty Bars:
• Composed of anionic surfactants.
• Drying and irritating to skin.
• Causes follicular plugging
• Raises pH of skin (neutral to alkaline).
• Emollient may be added to reduce dryness.

Dermatologic Bars/CakesDermatologic Bars/Cakes
• Composed of amphoteric, anionic, and non-ionic surfactants.
• May raise pH of skin.
• Emollients added to reduce dryness and irritation.

Cosmetic Liquid Cleansers
• Composed of amphoteric, anionic, non-ionic and silicone surfactants.
• Can be mild and less irritating to skin.
• Generally have pH similar to skin.
• Have high rinsibility factor.
• Generally have emollients and humectants added.

Antiseptic and Antibacterial Washes
• Composed of amphoteric, anionic, and non-ionic surfactants.
• May raise pH of skin.
• Emollients added to reduce dryness and irritation.
• Adjunct to acne treatment.
• May help control bacteria, not believed to penetrate follicle.
• Potentially less irritating and drying than topical bactericide.

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