The first thing people tend to notice is our skin, most likely because it is our largest organ! With so many different products, creams, lotions, astringents and masks, it’s almost impossible to figure out what is best for your skin type. For a healthy, radiant glow, it is important to maintain the correct pH level for your skin. So what exactly is the skin acid barrier and what is the right pH balance?
Most people know that the outer layer of skin is what protects the rest of it from pollution and bacteria while sealing in moisture and lipids. This layer of skin is most healthy when slightly acidic which is why it is referred to as the acid mantle. Without maintaining the acidity of your skin, you can become prone to eczema and acne and other types of skin inflammation.
The pH refers to the ‘power of hydrogen’ or the concentration of hydrogen in water. This may sound unimportant but is in fact essential since our skin is made up of mostly water. The content of hydrogen can make something either acidic or alkaline. When it comes to skin, the best pH is slightly acidic, at around a 4 or 5 on the pH scale. There are many factors that can affect the pH balance of our skin and the good part is there are things you can do to protect and rebuild this barrier. Two factors that affect our skin the most are sun exposure and aging.
As everyone knows, sun exposure is not good for the skin, no matter how much we all want that sun kissed look. Sun increases the alkaline in our skin’s pH level so always be sure to protect your skin with sunscreen and cover your head to shield your face from the sun’s rays. When your skin gets too alkaline, a wide range of problems can pop up.
Aging is a fact of life and it also increases the alkalinity of the skin as our acidic barrier weakens the older we get. This can cause issues from wrinkles to acne as we get older. While there is no magic pill to reverse aging… yet, you can use gentle cleansers and lotions that help keep the pH at the right level to maintain a youthful look. One such ingredient in cleansers that can help with acidity is apple cider vinegar.
One of the best defenses against the elements and aging to protect your skin’s acid mantle is our TrueCider cleanser and moisturizing line. The ingredients help your skin fight aging, inflammation and infection naturally without harmful chemicals. Preserve your skin’s barrier and use the TrueCider collection as part of your daily routine. Your skin will thank you!
