What pH Should Cleanser Be

Ideally, you should look for cleansers with a pH close to your skin’s natural level – usually between 4.5 – 6. Products with a lower pH than 4.5 may be too acidic and harsh for those with dry or sensitive skin.

Is 5.5 pH cleanser good?

A cleanser that is “pH balanced” simply means it has a pH similar to that of skin (4.5-5.5). Generally speaking, 5.5 is a good number to aim for and doesn’t interfere with skin microflora like alkaline soaps do.

What pH level should Skincare be?

Buka agrees that the pH of skin care products matters. “On the skin’s surface is a fine film called the acid mantle with an average pH of 4.5 to 6.7, slightly acidic. Skin care products should either match this or be pH-neutral (7) so as not to disrupt your skin’s natural protection from infectious pathogens.”