Tag: soap
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Healthy Skin is Dirty Skin: Why We Need Bacteria and 3 Best Products
Fifteen years ago, we were obsessed with scrubbing our skin until it squeaked, slathering on hand sanitizer, wearing shoe covers, and washing our hands with antibacterial soap – all in an effort to rid ourselves of bacteria. We believed that cleanliness equaled health. Today, science (and we also) recognizes that each of us has a…
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Understanding pH in Skincare: Choosing the Right Cleanser for Your Skin
When it comes to skincare, the pH level of your cleanser plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of your skin. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with lower numbers being acidic, higher numbers being alkaline, and 7 being neutral. For our skin, maintaining a slightly acidic pH (around 4.5 to 5.5)…
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Is Your Facial Cleanser Just Soap? Checking the Ingredients in Facial Cleansers
You might not feel dryness after washing, but know that all the beneficial elements are harshly stripped from your skin. The rest of your skincare routine with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide goes down the drain because you are daily destroying your lipid barrier. How to identify such a product…
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Q: Is it true that fragrances in skincare products can cause an allergic reaction?
Short answer: Fragrances are indeed a potential allergen. You might react to them, especially if your skin is prone to reactions or if your skin barrier is damaged. Here’s a look at some other ingredients to watch out for…
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How Not to Go Wrong When Choosing a Facial Cleanser
It seems simple enough – choose a facial cleanser. Every reputable brand offers gentle foams, gels, mousses – pick what you like best. However, it’s easy to make a mistake if you forget about one crucial factor…
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Q: Sometimes I see “low pH” or “pH4” on skincare products – what does that mean?
In short: pH can be surprisingly important if you want to avoid damaging your skin. We know that our skin is protected by a hydrolipid (more precisely, acid) mantle – it prevents allergens and pathogens from penetrating. This mantle functions properly when its original environment is maintained, which can be assessed using the hydrogen ion…
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Review: Discovering the Charm of HiPP Baby Foam Bath
It might seem unusual to write an article about a baby soap, but when you find yourself using it and loving it just as much as your kids do, it’s worth sharing.
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Review: Bioderma ABCDerm Foaming Gel for All Your Skincare Needs
The Bioderma ABCDerm Mild Cleansing Foaming Gel, primarily marketed for babies and children, caught my attention for its promise of a mild, dermatologically tested formula. I bought this for my 6 mo, but decided to give it a try and use it as a facial cleanser for myself. So, here’s my detailed review.
