P. Brown
Mar 6, 20212 min
I found this question on my social media and chose to answer it here.
Question: My skin has been really dry this winter; will I have to deal with dryness in the spring too?
Answer: Oftentimes, our skincare needs change when the seasons change. To keep up with the changing conditions, you may need to adjust your pH levels.
When I say pH levels, I’m talking about the acid verses alkaline balance in your skin. A pH level above 7 is alkaline and a pH level below 7 is acidic. A pH level right at about 7 is considered neutral. Of course, too much of anything is not good for you, therefore too acidic or too alkaline is not good for you.
There are a lot of factors that can affect your skin’s pH level, here are a few:
Humidity (change of seasons)
Air pollution
Overexposure of sun
Soap and detergents
Cosmetics
Sweat
Tap water
One of the ways you can balance your pH level with your skincare routine is by using a low alkaline cleanser. You’ll want to select a cleanser with a pH level between 2.5 and 4.3.
Below are some cleanser suggestions based on your skin type:
Normal skin – find a mild cleanser.
Oily skin – find a cleanser that contains Salicylic Acid.
Dry skin – find a cleanser that contains a moisturizer or find a cream based cleanser that includes Lactic Acid
Combination skin – look for a mild cleanser that contains Glycolic Acid.
Myelinated skin – find a cleanser containing Hybrid Glycolic Acid.
Sensitive skin – look for a cream-based cleanser so it moisturizes your skin but does not contain Alpha Hydroxy Acids
I hope this was helpful, please feel free to contact us with any of your skin care questions or to schedule a virtual consultation. You may reach us by phone at (615) 884-6744 or by email at estheticsbypbrown@yahoo.com.
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