You may not have given a lot of thought to the pH of your skin, but our body’s largest organ is also our first line of defense against contaminants. When the acidity levels on our skin are out of whack, it can lead to dryness, infection, or even skin disease.
Balancing ActEvery day our bodies perform an amazing balancing act. For most healthy people, our skin pH is slightly acidic, ranging from 4.5 to 6 pH, which is just right to help fight off bacteria and other unwanted microorganisms. The closer to neutral 7.0 pH our skin gets, the more likely we are to have skin problems like acne or other inflammations.
This can be drying to baby’s skin and can strip the natural oils from the skin’s surface. Without the oils, baby’s skin is at greater risk of bacterial infections and dehydration.Sodium lauryl sulfate , one of the most common surfactants in many other brands of soap and cleansers, can be too aggressive and has been attributed to a variety of negative effects in your baby’s still-growing body.
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