Our baby is born with skin that is near pH neutral (pH 7) and it may take a few weeks before her skin develops a layer of
natural acid mantle that helps to ward off harmful bacteria.
This moisturizing oil is ideal for sensitive skin; its low pH defends skin's
protective acid mantle from environmental damage.
This specially - designed nappy cream is silky and smooth, helping to restore your baby's natural
acid mantle layer as it protects.
The GREEN APPLE ™ Peel begins by removing the protective
acid mantle cell layers, approximately 5 cells thick.
An
impeded acid mantle, or lack thereof will create a very dry skin, with the appearance of being rough and flaky and even may show signs of premature aging.
Disruption to the skin's
acid mantle results in skin irritation and weakens overall skin barrier function.
By balancing sebaceous oil and restoring the skin's
healthy acid mantle, pore size is visually diminished, resulting in a clear and healthy appearance.
Unique antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial plant and herb synergies help calm and renew sensitive skin while preserving the skin's protective
acid mantle barrier.
This decadent treat is designed to be non-stripping, respecting and preserving our
delicate acid mantle and ensuring skin is left plump, hydrated, and thoroughly fed.
PH neutral or mild products are the way to go even after the baby's
natural acid mantle has formed, so as not to disturb this layer of protection.
Using a shampoo intended for people can mess with the pH of your pet's skin, disrupting its
protective acid mantle and creating an environment where bacteria and other unpleasantries can thrive.
We also need to use skincare to create a protective barrier, protective
the acid mantle from environmental assault.
In addition jojoba draws moisture to the skin and helps the production of
the acid mantle that protects skin from harmful bacteria.
It also helps the production of
the acid mantle, balancing the pH that protects skin from harmful bacteria.
This destroys
the acid mantle of our skin, which is needed to protect our skin from germs, bacteria and pollution.
Apple cider vinegar is so great for curing acne because it returns the acidity to our skin and restores
that acid mantle.
Water will be sealed in the skin, affording it a more hydrated appearance, when
this acid mantle is in balance.
Probiotics and acne are the best combination to restore the skin's
acid mantle and give you clear skin.
A gentle and cleansing blend of healing herbs and plants: it's pH is balanced to enhance your skin's natural
acid mantle and protect its moisture barrier for clean and silky - soft skin.
Like your skin's
acid mantle, the coconut oil is slightly acidic and oily.
So what exactly does pH have to do with skin, and what is an «
acid mantle?»
Cleansers that are properly formulated to be slightly acidic, like skin's
acid mantle, work with skin to cleanse without stripping, upsetting, and drying.
We have written about this in more detail before but typical soaps are pretty alkaline and the skin's natural
acid mantle is just about 5.5 - 6.5 on the pH scale so working with a soap that is too alkaline can leave the skin susceptible to things like clogged pores, dryness, dehydration, fine lines and wrinkles.
It helps get in deep and clear out the gunk without stripping
your acid mantle.
We love it for balancing excess oils and for people working to tone their pores without stripping the skin's
acid mantle.
You will want to be sure to choose a pH balanced cleanser that won't throw
your acid mantle out of whack.
A cleanser that is too strong for your skin can strip the natural oils, compromising
your acid mantle, which can increase sensitivity and lead to the appearance of premature aging.
A highly alkaline product can strip the skin of its protective lipid layer and deplete
the acid mantle, both of which help keep skin healthy.
Skin without
its acid mantle and lipid layer can become dry and cracked and may be more susceptible to infection.
But we're also intent on ensuring that our cleansers match your skin's natural pH, which means your natural
acid mantle isn't being disrupted or compromised.
I will use skin care and makeup products that protect
the acid mantle, offer anti-aging benefits, and are free of harmful chemicals.
While it does have potent disinfecting properties, it can easily strip your skin of its protective barrier (the natural
acid mantle), making your skin more prone to bacteria, infections, and dryness.
The natural pH of the skin is between 4.5 and 6.0, giving it the name the «
acid mantle.»
The skin microbiome thrives in a slightly acidic environment (i.e. the skin's
acid mantle).
Both dogs and humans have
an acid mantle, a barrier that protects against infection, bacteria, and viruses, which goes hand in hand with using human shampoo.
Unfortunately, it only gets worse because
the acid mantle has already been severely disrupted and bacteria are already wreaking havoc on your pet's skin.