![]() Sensitive skin might be better off trying something else (like fragrance-free facial wash). "Naturally Normal" contains a bit of scent and Blue #1. Is that there doesn't seem to be a fragrance/color-free option. ![]() My one pet peeve with the Summer's Eve cleansing washes I'm going to go ahead and recommend Summer's Eve Cleansing Wash-it's cheap, can be found in pretty much every drugstore in America, and gets the job done. The wash is a bit more watery than I would like, but if you're using a shower pouf it does foam up a decent amount. (I'm looking at you, Delicate Blossom.)Īs for results: The scent is pleasant. This wash is available in a few different scents with slightly different ingredients-I chose Island Splash because the name didn't seem quite as cringe-worthy as some of the other options. At pH 5.3 (which I confirmed with the company's customer service department), Summer's Eve Cleansing Wash for Sensitive Skin (Island Splash) isn't quite as zesty as your ladyparts. TMI time: The natural pH of your vagina (or vaginas in general if you don't have one yourself) is naturally acidic (at around 3.5-4.5 if you're not menstruating), so it's not unusual for feminine cleansers to also be slightly acidic. Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamidopropionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Ammonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylcholoroisosothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Glycerin, Ext Violet 2, FD&C Blue 1 (Island Splash variety) ![]() #2: THE FEMININE CLEANSER AS BODY CLEANSER ( Summer's Eve Cleansing Wash for Sensitive Skin) If your bathroom shelf is only stocked with luxury cleansers, it may be more economical to investigate other options. It also lathers up better than I thought it would on a shower pouf.īottom line:I would use CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser as a body wash again, but the real lesson learned here is that there's no reason you can't try using your favorite facial cleanser as a body cleanser-well, other than maybe price. this stuff is basic as hell and free of fragrance, but it makes my skin feel calm and clean. For those who aren't familiar, CeraVe is an American drugstore brand. Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydrosultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG 150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate (and), PEG 6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Ceramide 1, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol, Sodium Chloride, Phytosphingosine, Citric Acid, Edetate Disodium, Dihydrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Xanthan GumĬeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser is my everyday face wash, and what inspired this project-one day a few months ago I spotted it in the shower and randomly decided to try it as a shower gel, and was pleasantly surprised with the results. #1: THE FACIAL CLEANSER AS BODY CLEANSER ( CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser) If you're outside the US and can't find these exact same products, use these general categories to help you find more! But I did a bit of digging and found a couple of honest-to-goodness low-pH body washes, plus a few non-bodywashes that can be used as such. The annoying thing about finding a low-pH cleanser for your body is that a lot of companies don't make that information readily available. would my skin feel (and look) better if I applied the same principles to my body as I do to my face? And thus the quest for low-pH body cleansers began. in addition to KP I also get acne on my upper arms and back, plus occasional bouts of inexplicable itchiness. That is, unless you're like me, and also have issues below the neck. bar soap) to wash themselves, because the skin on your body generally isn't as delicate as the skin on your face. Now here's my take on body cleansers: A lot of people tend to just use whatever (i.e. SNOW WHITE AND THE ASIAN PEAR: Skincare Discovery: Why the pH of Your Cleanser Matters SKIN & TONICS: The Importance of Fatty Acids, pH & the Moisture Barrier: How I Eliminated my Acne & Decreased my Skin Sensitivity Links below-I recommend reading them if you're curious about skin health Subject, so rather than try to rehash and summarize I will leave these (Your skin is naturally acidic, at around pH 5.5.)Ĭouple of other bloggers already wrote really good posts on the ![]() There's been a lot of buzz in theīeauty community lately about using low-pH cleansers on your face as a means of maintaining healthy skin. ![]() Some of you may be wondering why I care so muchĪbout the pH level of my body wash. ![]()
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