Skin pH

Cross-source consensus on Skin pH from 2 sources and 7 claims.

2 sources · 7 claims

How it works

The skin's natural pH is 5.5, placing it firmly in the acidic range. — Apple Cider Vinegar on Skin: Burns or Heals?
The pH scale is logarithmic, with each whole-number step representing a 10-fold change in acidity. — Apple Cider Vinegar on Skin: Burns or Heals?
The skin's acidic environment is an immune defense that prevents harmful microbes from colonizing the surface. — Apple Cider Vinegar on Skin: Burns or Heals?
Sweat and sebum on the skin surface have a pH of 4 to 5.5, making them more acidic than the skin baseline. — Apple Cider Vinegar on Skin: Burns or Heals?
Healthy skin is naturally acidic. — Apple Cider Vinegar and Natural Remedies for Eczema
Common skincare products such as lotions, detergents, and soaps are alkaline and can worsen eczema by disrupting the skin's acid mantle. — Apple Cider Vinegar and Natural Remedies for Eczema
Restoring the skin's acidic environment is a primary goal of topical eczema treatment. — Apple Cider Vinegar and Natural Remedies for Eczema