📍Why Skin pH Matters (And Why It’s Missing From Your Skincare Labels!)By INKI – A Healthy Aging Initiative

The Silent Guardian: Your Skin’s Natural pH

Your skin isn't just a surface—it’s a barrier, a shield, and a highly intelligent system with a slightly acidic pH between 4.5 and 5.5. This acidity is part of what’s called the acid mantle, a thin film that protects your skin from harmful bacteria, environmental pollutants, and moisture loss.

But Here’s the Problem…

Most skincare products don’t mention their pH—and that’s a big red flag. If you’ve ever used a face wash that left your skin tight or a toner that caused breakouts, it might not be your skin’s fault. It might be the pH imbalance caused by that product.

Products with a high pH (alkaline) can:

• Strip away natural oils

• Disrupt your skin barrier

• Increase dryness and sensitivity

• Allow acne-causing bacteria to thrive

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Why Don’t Brands Share pH?

Sadly, pH is often not disclosed because most consumers aren’t yet asking for it—and some brands may not prioritize maintaining skin-friendly pH levels. It’s a loophole in skincare labeling that INKI believes must be closed.

What Can You Do?

✅ Look for terms like “pH-balanced” (but don’t rely solely on the claim—ask for the actual number if possible)✅ Use gentle, non-foaming cleansers and barrier-repair moisturizers✅ Avoid overly alkaline products like traditional soaps✅ Follow INKI for ingredient education and safe product tips

🔬 INKI = I Need to Know Ingredients

At INKI, we decode skincare so you don’t just use products—you understand them. Because knowledge is your best defense against misleading marketing.