Skin protection film
The surface of our skin has a coating - an acid mantle, which forms a mixture of the sweat and skin fat, in which organic acid is present - it forms the biochemical processes taking place in the epidermis. A very sensitive pH-changing pH is a living cell and a bacterium. As we know, any oxidation has a detrimental effect on their existence. Covering layers of the dead skin cells of the dead cells, the skin surface, having a normal state, begins the oxidation reaction, the acidity level at this pH is 5.5. This is the protection of the body from microbes. However, some of the bacteria prefer acidic medium. Here are the lactobacilli-staphylococci, for example, which help in the formation of acidic mantles by the production of acids, do not pose a danger to our skin, since they release toxins and act as antibiotics.
Alkaline reaction. Its effect on the skin
When we wash our face with the usual alkaline soap, we exert a destructive effect on the protective skin of the skin. Harmful bacteria in this case feel very comfortable. But the restoration of the acidic mantle occurs already in about a couple of hours. But while this recovery is in progress, the skin is not protected and begins to age. This is the most favorable moment for free entry into the skin of microbes, various infections and ultraviolet rays, which is very weary for the skin. After all, there are people who look much older than their years ...
Young girls, wishing to eliminate their age-related acne and acne, begin to use the soap, having 11 pH units.
The fat skin has a level corresponding to a pH of 4 to 5.2 units, soap is peculiar to irritate the fatty cover, therefore, the protective reaction begins to develop, ie. the skin emits a greater amount of fat. A vicious circle, one might say, without winners. And therefore, only cosmetic products should be used to cleanse the skin.
Acid balance. Quick Recovery
They took a shower. And now restore the acidity of the skin, applying these tips:
Massage your body with a solution of apple cider vinegar and water (1 tablespoon of vinegar to cups), with this massage you will not only restore the acid balance, but also improve the blood circulation, thereby removing the remaining detergent and giving your skin firmness and tenderness. Do not forget that the normal condition of the skin is the presence on its surface of a slightly acidic environment. For the peeler is also very useful vinegar, but certainly apple.
Cleaning and washing off the cleanser with a copious amount of water, open the pores of the face, this will promote better absorption of another substance. Dip the towel in warm water, wring it out and put on for a few minutes on the shingle. After that, wet the linen cloth in the solution (0.5 liters of water and 50 gruksusa), squeeze and put on for 5-7 minutes on the face, while warming it by applying a dry towel on top. Rinse with warm water. Apple cider has the property of exfoliating the extinct skin, and to remove it at the end of the procedure, gently wipe the face with a slightly damp terry towel.
Use of cream after procedures
There are different types of skin, and accordingly, the acid-base balance is different. It can range from 4.5 units. with dry skin and up to 5.5 units. with oily skin.
Soap, whether it is the most correct, can not fix the acid-base balance. Small, it will have a destructive effect on the structure of the stratum corneum, which does not evaporate to water, which can change the pH of the skin. It will take only one and a half or two hours, as the pH will recover and return to its previous level.
Manufacturers why something does not always indicate the pH level on the products of cosmetics. It simply shows that this cosmetics is balanced. If you are using an exfoliating, peeling or tonic cream, pay attention to the indication of pH and the percentage of acids.
An acid solution, in which the pH is less than three, is likely to cause a skin burn. Sensitive and thin skin can turn red and become irritated if the pH is below 4.5. If you have such a skin, cosmetics with pH 5.5 are necessary. Alkaline solution with a pH of more than eleven units can instantly destroy the skin.
Are there benefits in acidic cosmetics ?
Producers of cosmetics on this account have different opinions. Some believe that the pH of cosmetic products that are used for the skin should correspond to approximately the skin's pH-protective skin. And some decided that the pH should correspond to seven units, which means neutrality. However, each layer of skin has its own balance. The usual phenomenon is the difference in all parts of the skin according to acidity. The cells located not on the top, but in the depth, have a more active ability to be able to stand. A fissile cells need a pH of 6.7 to 7.3. For this reason, the cells of the lower epidermis, washed by blood plasma, should correspond to pH7.1-7.3.
Votut also comes the thought that there is some reason in doubt about the use of creams and masks that have vitaminized, nutritional and regenerative properties. It turns out that these drugs do not affect the outer layers of the skin, but must penetrate deep into the living cell system. But there is absolutely no acidification. Conclusion suggests the idea that much in this matter remains open.