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Why Your Product's pH Matters

Know a bit of chemistry for more balanced skin
Thinking about our mini chemistry lesson, we can see that a cleanser with a low pH is a good thing because it means the product is more acidic to help maintain skin's optimal pH. This cleanser contains botanical ingredients like tea tree to purify, manage oil and refine pores without disrupting skin's moisture balance. That means there won't be any uncomfortable, tight feeling after cleansing.

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Gone are the days when harsh astringents would suck the moisture from skin and leave it crying out for nourishment. The new breed of toners help balance skin and enable other products to function at their best. This toner is on the pricier side, but it's worth the splurge. Sweep a soaked cotton pad on the face and neck for smoother, clearer skin.

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There's no need to test the pH of this multitasking product. Allies of Skin reports that it has a pH of 4.3 to 4.8. In addition to helping skin function at its optimal pH, the product brightens and reduces redness, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. Apply it to damp skin to use it as a cleanser. For a mask treatment, put it on dry skin for 10 minutes before rinsing.

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Most of us search for moisturizers that don't leave skin feeling greasy, but we should also pay attention to the pH. This residue-free formula fits the bill. It's suitable for all skin types, balances skin's pH, doesn't block pores and won't mess with foundation.

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Drunk Elephant Pekee Bar, $28
This is not a standard bar of soap. In fact, it doesn't contain soap at all. It's crafted out of virgin marula oil and blueberry extract, which provides skin with a sufficient cleanse without compromising the protective barrier or stripping it, thanks to a pH level of 6.51. If you're looking for more products, Drunk Elephant's entire skin care range is pH balanced.

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BY HEATHER CICHOWSKI | JUN 27, 2018 | SHARES
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