Why should you wash your face with a cleaner
At some point in life, we have all felt frustrated by the condition of our skin. Dry, Descarapelada, sensitive, very greasy, with a tendency to pimples or acne. Does that sound familiar?Authentic French Soap - Shea Butter Enriched (2 Soap Bar pack) (Creamy Milk, 8.8 oz)
The interesting fact is that the health of your skin is directly linked to the balance between acidity and its alkalinity, which is measured with the pH scale.
All soaps, lotions, cleansers and other skin care products have an effect on the pH level of your skin.
How does the pH work?
The pH level of a substance is measured with a scale from 0 to 14, where 0 is the most acid, 14 is the most alkaline and 7 is neutral, which is the PH of pure water.
The normal surface of an adult skin is covered by a combination of tallow (natural skin oil) and perspiration. This coating is called the acidic mantle, which protects the skin and saves moisture. (2) Normal adult skin is slightly acidic with a pH level in a range of 5.4 – 5.9. 1
There is a very delicate balance when the pH of the skin is very alkaline. The skin becomes very dry and sensitive, which can lead us to have signs of aging on the skin, such as fine lines of expression and wrinkles. 3
What is the pH level of my skin?
Normally you can determine relatively easy which is the pH of your skin, simply observing the behavior of it. For example, if your skin is oily and acne-resistant it can be very acidic. If it tends to be dry, sensitive or descarapelarse, it can be very alkaline
The most accurate way to know this is by consulting a dermatologist.
Then why use a cleaner instead of soap?
The soap has a pH level between 9 and 10, which can make your skin feel very clean, but it is too aggressive. Remove all the natural oils from your skin, making the pH level very alkaline. This may cause new problems – the skin becomes dry, scaly, and prone to inflammation. This may cause the sebaceous glands to have overproduction of fat to compensate for dryness, causing clogged pores and acne outbreaks (3) When the skin is excessively dry and flaky can also lead to producing lines of expression and wrinkles.
Cleaners usually have a much lower pH level than soaps and are kinder to the skin.
Different cleansers have been developed for different types of skin
Oily skin can benefit from an "active" cleaner, such as skin M. D® Daily Care Foaming Cleanser. This particular cleanser contains 2% salicylic acid to unclog the pores and clean the dead cells, leaving the skin feeling clean and refreshed. It also includes menthol that is soothing to help irritated skin.
The Obagi360® Exfoliating Cleanser works chemically and mechanically to help unclog pores that can cause opaque, uneven skin in shades. It cleans the skin deeply to reveal a soft, couple and radiant complexion.
Dry, sensitive skin will benefit from a gentle cleanser. The Obagi Nu-Derm® Gentle Cleanser is specifically formulated to clean delicately while soothing, rinsing and leaving your skin feeling soft and clean.
The skin that begins to show signs of age, can benefit from a cleanser containing vitamin C, such as the Obagi-c® Rx C-Cleansing Gel, which is designed to clarify the skin and prepare it for other products, while removing the Makeup and oils.
Remember that a good cleaner will work with your skin, without stripping it of its natural oils and without leaving it dry.
Conclusion
Avoid using soaps on your skin, such as bar soap, that have a alkalinity level between 9 and 10. It uses facial cleaners, which have a lower pH level and are specifically designed to clean the face.
And in a separate note (but important): eat healthily, a balanced diet to regulate the pH of your body. (4) Avoid processed foods and eat lots of fruits and vegetables that will help keep your skin healthy and radiant!