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.