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Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:48 am  |
| I just realized that the Alpha Hydrox cleanser that I've been using has a pH of 6.1 - 6.5. I have searched everywhere for a cleanser with a pH of 5.5, but the only ones I can find I would have to order online. I don't want to buy something only to have it not work out for me & not be able to return it. While I love the AH cleanser, I'm really working hard to repair my skin barrier. Normally I apply my AHA/BHA as soon as I cleanse. Since the cleanser has a high pH, should I wait before applying my AHA/BHA? |
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Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:52 pm |
A different perspective on cleansers.... regardless of the PH of the cleanser, you are rinsing it off with water which has a PH of 7, so you are essentially bringing the PH of your skin up to 7 during the rinsing process.
I wouldn't use any cleanser with a PH higher than 7 as I believe that would be too drying, but I personally believe that anything between 5.5 and 7 should be OK.
...and just because a cleanser has a PH of 5.5, it might still be loaded with other irritants.
But, if you really want a cleanser with a PH of 5.5 take a look a brand SebaMed. I am starting to see it in the drugstores now and that seems to be their main selling point - all of the products are formulated to be at a PH of 5.5 |
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Sun Jan 13, 2013 3:13 pm |
So if I'm bringing the pH of my skin back to 7ish by rinsing, how do I make the pH of my face 5.5? Isn't that where healthy skin should be? I love the way the AH cleanser makes my face feel and it does a great job at removing all my makeup.
I'm getting kind of confused by all of this. I'm trying to get my skin in good shape. |
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Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:15 pm |
I believe that as long as your skin is healthy and you are using slightly acidic cleanser (one that does not have a PH above 7) the skin will restore its natural acid mantle fairly quickly.
Using a really nice toner after cleansing might help to restore the acid mantle faster. I have yet to find a toner that I like. Some people use diluted lemon juice or diluted apple cider vinegar. I've tried and did not like it. I liked using diluted rice vinegar slightly better, but I gave up on that for time saving purposes.
I've read that the PH of healthy skin can be anywhere between 4 and 6.5 and varies on different parts of the body. |
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Mon Jan 14, 2013 6:23 pm |
| TammyH wrote: |
| I just realized that the Alpha Hydrox cleanser that I've been using has a pH of 6.1 - 6.5. I have searched everywhere for a cleanser with a pH of 5.5, but the only ones I can find I would have to order online. I don't want to buy something only to have it not work out for me & not be able to return it. While I love the AH cleanser, I'm really working hard to repair my skin barrier. Normally I apply my AHA/BHA as soon as I cleanse. Since the cleanser has a high pH, should I wait before applying my AHA/BHA? |
Hi Tammy, here is a list of some cleansers and their ph levels.
http://www.dianayvonne.com/category/11.thephofcommoncleanser/ |
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:52 am |
| I just bought Alpha Hydrox. It is just barely not harsh, I agree. I think it is still the best ph at the drugstore. |
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:09 am |
| gretchen wrote: |
| I just bought Alpha Hydrox. It is just barely not harsh, I agree. I think it is still the best ph at the drugstore. |
I thought the same thing. Of every cleanser I have used in the past, I really like it. My face doesn't feel tight afterwards.
The reason I questioned it was because my face is still oily. Though not as much as before. And I've read so many articles that stress the importance of using products as close as possible to your skins pH of 5.5. |
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:18 pm |
| TammyH wrote: |
| gretchen wrote: |
| I just bought Alpha Hydrox. It is just barely not harsh, I agree. I think it is still the best ph at the drugstore. |
I thought the same thing. Of every cleanser I have used in the past, I really like it. My face doesn't feel tight afterwards.
The reason I questioned it was because my face is still oily. Though not as much as before. And I've read so many articles that stress the importance of using products as close as possible to your skins pH of 5.5. |
The whole AH line is being discontinued so you might want to go pick it up. |
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:10 pm |
You basically just dont want to use anything to alkaline such as pure 'soap' etc because that will damage your skin barrier and natural bacterial balance of the skin.
If your skin does not feel parched and tight after using it, you say it still feels a little oily, then that sounds completely fine. If your using an Alpha Hydrox moisturiser afterward it should all work in harmony. |
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:08 pm |
| teago wrote: |
You basically just dont want to use anything to alkaline such as pure 'soap' etc because that will damage your skin barrier and natural bacterial balance of the skin.
If your skin does not feel parched and tight after using it, you say it still feels a little oily, then that sounds completely fine. If your using an Alpha Hydrox moisturiser afterward it should all work in harmony. |
Actually, I don't use their moisturizer. For daytime I use Eucerin Daily SPF 30. For nighttime I use St.Ives timeless. But the next time I go looking for another moisturizer I'll give it a try. |
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