The pH of Healthy Skin
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The pH of Healthy Skin
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DId you know that Balneol can provide symptomatic relief by forming
a protective coating which helps to restore skin to its normal pH?
The skin is the largest organ of your body. It helps you stay healthy
by keeping your body temperature even. It also protects you from viruses
and harmful bacteria. To do its job well, the skin is covered by a thin
layer called the acid mantle.
The acid mantle is made of sebum (an oily substance) from sebaceous
glands and sweat from sweat glands in the skin (see Figure). The acid
mantle is kept at a pH between 4.5 and 5.5 by healthy bacteria on the
skin.
The use of harsh skin cleansers, continuous sweating, or changes inside
your body can disturb the pH balance of the acid mantle. When skin pH is
raised even just slightly, the acid mantle breaks down, skin cells are
pulled apart, and bacteria and yeasts on the skin can grow out of
control. Your skin becomes irritated and open to more damage.
