Natural Cleanser With Low Acidity And Maximum Results
Is your facial cleanser harmful to your skin?
When using facial cleansers, it is quite common to experience, redness and sensitivity in the skin. Many of us refrain form using cleansers because of the harsh and unpleasant effects on the skin. Often it is the high level of acidity in the commercially made facial cleansers (20 to 70%) that is responsible for the reaction on the skin.
It is important when using cleanser to pay attention to the level of acidity. For the skin to function to its ultimate, the PH has to be neutral.
To acidic and we get acne, to alkaline and we get the problems of a dry skin. A natural cleanser with low acidity will work well on all skin type.
Let's have a look at why we need facial cleansers in the first place.
Remember Cleopatra and her milk bath? Modern research is showing that the alpha- hydroxy acids (AHA) found in milk dissolve the glue that holds the dead skin cells together and cleanse the top layer of the skin. When that first layer is removed, the natural emollient oil produced by the body can reach the surface of the facial skin and remoisturize the skin. It helps remove black heads and cleanse oily skin very throughly.
Research is also showing that AHAs are also present in plants. Natural AHAs have lower acidity than commercialy made AHAs products.
Did you know that apple cider vinegar for example has an acidity level of 7% when most commercial facial cleansers range beetween 20 and 70%?
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