Is There a Perfect pH Product for Human Skin?
pH (Potential Hydrogen) is defined as the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution
Monday January 18, 2021 7:29 PM, IANS
New Delhi: Some recent soap advertisements caught the eye and raised a few questions. Is there a perfect pH product for human skin? What characteristics define a good soap?
What is pH?
Let s start at the beginning. pH (Potential Hydrogen) is defined as the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. pH value ranges between 0 and 14. 7 is the neutral point, 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline.
More importantly, your skin isn t exactly pH 5.5! It falls in a range between 4.0 to 7.0 depending on factors as diverse as the body part, age, genetics, ethnicity, environment conditions, to list a few.