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Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:23 am  |
I was getting ready to order a 2% BHA liquid and the manufacturer recommends using a cleanser with a pH of 5.5 or less so that you can apply the BHA right away without waiting 30 minutes. Anything higher and you should wait to 30 minutes to apply the BHA because you won't get maxiumu exfoliation benefits.
How do I find out what the pH is of the cleanser I am currently using? I am currently using Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash and I looked at their website, neotericcosmetics, and I could not locate anything about the pH balance.
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Kim 58, living in Ohio |
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Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:41 pm |
Just an update...I called the manufacturer, neotericcosmetics, and the pH level of the product (Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash) I'm using is 6.1 to 6.5. I really want something lower than this. Does anyone know if there is a list on EDS of Face Washes and their pH number?
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Kim 58, living in Ohio |
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Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:22 pm |
Hello, Mrs.
You can use Ph-strips that you put into the solution to measure the Ph-value. I think you can purchase them from pharmacies, health food stores and Walmart.
Here is a little info:
http://www.ph-meter.info/pH-measurements-strips |
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Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:59 pm |
Thank you for that information. This is new news to me.
Thanks again,
Kim |
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Kim 58, living in Ohio |
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Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:45 pm |
Thanks for the info. I am looking for the answer too.  |
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Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:27 am |
Hi rileygirl....it's been awhile since I've been on EDS. Thank you for the link. |
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Kim 58, living in Ohio |
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Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:52 am |
| No problem. I hope it has what you are looking for! |
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Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:17 am |
I found this information in case anyone else might be interested.
It was from the dianayvonne website:
The pH of Common Cleanser
The following list the pH of some of the more popular cleansers/soaps.
AHAVA Soaps 5.5
Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash 6.1-6.5
Alpha Hydrox Optimum Series Moisturizing Cleanser 6.3-6.5
Beauty Without Cruelty Vitamin C Cleanser 6.0-6.5
Burt’s Bees Tomato, Carrot, and Lettuce soaps 10
Camay Soap 9.5
Camocare Gold Light Foaming Cleanser 6.5-7.0
Cellex-C Betaplex Cleanser 5.0-5.5
Cetaphil cleanser 6.7
Dermalogica Exfoliants: 3.4-3.9
Dermalogica The Bar 5.5
Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser 6.2
Dial Soap (liquid and bar) 9.5
Dove Bar, Baby Dove Bar 7
Dr. Bonner Liquid Soaps 8
Earth Science Clarifying Facial Wash 5.0-5.5
Earth Science ADE Creamy Cleanser 5
Earth Science Apricot Facial Scrub Cream 5
Earth Science Aloe-Gel Cleanser Liquid 5
Ecco Bella Normal/Oily Cleanser 6.5-7.0
GlyTone Mild Cream Wash 3.4%GA, 3.5
GlyTone Mild Gel Wash 4.7% GA, 3.8
GlyTone Wipe Away Cleanser 7.8% GA, 3.8
Irish Spring Soap 9.5
Ivory Soap 9.5
Jevelle Magick Clear Gentle Apricot Scrub 5
Johnson & Johnson Head to Toe Baby Wash 6.5-7.0
Johnson & Johnson 5.5 5.5
Lever 2000 9
MD Forte Cleansers pH 3.8
MD Forte Facial Cleanser II 15%GA 3.8
MD Formulations Sensitive Skin Cleanser 4.4
MD Formulations Basic Facial Cleanser 5.5
MD Formulations Oily/Problem Cleanser 3.8
Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser 3.8-4.6
Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser 2.8-3.8
Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleansing Cloths N/A
Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser 5.6-6.2
Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleansing Bar 6.0-7.5
Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar Original Formula 8.7-9.2
Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser 6.2-6.9
Liquid Neutrogena 8.7-9.1
Neutrogena Pore Refining Cleanser 3.7-4.2
Neutrogena Cleansing Bar for Acne-Prone Skin 8.7-9.2
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash 3.6-4.4
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser 3.6-4.4
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Foam Cleanser 3.5-4.2
Nutribiotic Non-soap skin cleansers 5.3-5.7
Olay Foaming Face Wash - 6.85-7.36
Olay Foaming Face Wash - Sensitive Skin 6.6 - 7.35
Olay Emollient Cleansing Lotion 6.0 - 7.2
Olay ADS Daily Renewal Cleanser 2.9 - 3.25
Olay ProVital Revitalizing Cleanser 2.9 - 3.25
Olay Daily Facials Normal/Dry 6.9 (when wet)
Olay Daily Facials Normal/Oily 7.6 (when wet)
Palmolive soap 10
Paula’s Choice (all formulations) 5.5
Physician's Choice pHaze1: Facial Wash 5%AHA 6
Physician's Choice pHaze1: Facial Wash oily/problem 7%AHA 5
Purpose Facial Cleanser 6.5-7.0 |
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Kim 58, living in Ohio |
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