Why pH-balanced skincare is important AF.

That pH balance, tho.

Hey Babe! Are your skincare products pH balanced? If not, it's important to start paying attention because it can impact the health of your skin - you can't call yourself a true Skincare Slut without being aware of this super important aspect of skincare.

The outer layer of your skin is protected by a delicate physical and chemical barrier called the acid mantle, which has a crucial balance. When the acid mantle is disrupted, the skin becomes more vulnerable to bacteria, pollutants, and other microorganisms. Therefore, it's crucial to keep the mantle balanced, and the ideal pH range is between 4.0 and 5.5, slightly acidic. This acidity inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria by activating certain enzymes in the skin's outer layer that promote healthy skin.

When the skin's pH is within the normal range, these enzymes stimulate the production and secretion of healthy lipids and natural oils that help the skin repair itself and remain balanced and healthy. Unfortunately, most skincare products are alkaline, including water, which can cause prolonged exposure to irritants, weakening the skin's defenses and its ability to stay healthy.

This can lead to skin issues, and applying skincare products can worsen the problem if they aren't pH balanced. Many skincare products tend to be high in alkalinity and can harm the skin instead of helping it. Alkaline products can stress the skin by dilating and causing swelling of skin follicles, increasing the skin's permeability, and making it more susceptible to irritants and free radicals. Using non-pH balanced products can disrupt the skin's acid mantle perpetually and cause long-term effects like inflammation, irritation, dryness, acne, rosacea, and redness.

Skincare products also don't work as effectively if the skin's pH is thrown off. They aren't absorbed easily, and the skin's cells don't use the ingredients efficiently, which means you could be wasting your money.

The good news is not all beauty products are damaging, so make sure to check their pH balance. A great place to start is Babe AF Beauty. For more information on how imbalanced skin can sabotage your skincare routine, check out the links below!

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a19937280/ph-levels/

https://www.allure.com/story/ph-balance-skin-care-products

https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/skincare/ph-balancing-skincare-11647

https://www.glamour.com/story/why-ph-balancing-cleansers-better-skin

Love you, Slut!

Babe AF Beauty 🤍