• Shard@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Get a low pH(5.5) body soap.

    It will allow you to properly wash yourself off but still maintain a healthy environment for the good bacteria.

    Normal soaps are like a 9-10 pH. Which wreaks havoc on the good bacteria. And allows the bad an opportunity to colonize your skin

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      2 months ago

      so… soaps are generally base and not acid, 5.5 is a weak acid. (sorry had to edit cause i thought it was stronger)

      soap is generally 12ph

      what is happening here? are you using acid soap? how different is it from normal soap? how does it taste?

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        2 months ago

        Perhaps Body wash would have been a better term to use.

        However in the general parlance of the word “soap” it still lathers and washes just like normal body soap does but they’ve somehow figured a way to keep the pH acidic and skin/good bacteria friendly. A bit more pricey but if you have sensitive skin or you find your body odor creeps in too soon after a shower, give it a try. Your skin will thank you for it.

        Sebamed Face and Body Wash for Sensitive Skin pH 5.5 https://a.co/d/4dVBpAO