MORE Research on skin cleansers normal skin pH by mpdela ..... Body Odor Forum
Date: 4/8/2008 11:49:09 PM ( 16 y ago)
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I got this info from various websites. The normal skin pH is 5.5-6.5, which is a little acidic, and trimethylamine is very alkalosis, pH9.8. So, it stands to reason that the goal is to get the alkalosis down to the normal skin pH by using soaps that are closer to the normal skin pH – and to use them regularly, especially after perspiration.
I researched many manufacturers of skin cleanser products by calling their customer service department and asking for the pH info. I was surprised that many soap companies didn't want to give me the pH of their products, but Olay did, so here's the info:
pH factors: Acidosis < 7; alkalosis > 7.5
Trimethylamine is a strong base (pH 9.8)
Normal skin pH 5.5-6.5
Alcohol has low pH (pH 2 in aqua)
***Recommended use of acid soaps for oily skin with occasional acne***
MY RESEARCH of Olay products: (Sea Salts are great for the skin)
Olay Body Daily Purifying Body Wash 23.6 fl oz (700ml) ($7.78)
• pH 4.6-6
• with Sea Salt s & microbeads purifies skin
• gently washes away dirt and oil
• gently removes impurities so skin isn’t dull
• gently exfoliates to remove dead skin cells
• ingredients: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Fragrance, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Citric Acid, Oxidized Polyethylene, Sea Salt, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium 10, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ferric Ammonium, Ferrocyanide
Olay Daily Facials Clarity Daily Scrub 6 fl oz for acne treatment ($7.59) (some people use under the arms for bromhidrosis)
• pH 5.6
• contains Salicyclic Acid, oil-free, non-comedogenic (great for acne treatment)
• exfoliates & deep cleans to renew surface skin; cleans down to the pores
• contains Dual Hydroxy Complex to control blemish & excess oils.
• Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (2%)
• Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Oxidized Polyethylene, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG 120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salvia Officinalis (Sage Leaf) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol (Pro vitamin b5), Fragrance, PEG 100, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ext Violet 2, Violet 2
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