Our skin's natural pH barrier (Potential Hydrogen) sits at around 5.5 and likes to stay that way. What many people don't know is soap can often reach as high as a level of pH9 which makes our skin very unhappy. Here's how to keep your skin, no matter what type in peak condition.
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A brand like Sebamed prides itself on its 5.5 pH level which is the most compatible level for not just sensitive skin, but all skin but what we love the most about this high-performing brand is its ability to stay at the level of pH5.5 once it has been opened, something which competitive brands struggle with.
Today, in celebration of pH5.5 Day, which has been running in NZ for ten years, Sarah Simpson takes us through her top 3 products from this clever pharmacy brand which is world class in soap-free skincare.
Body Milk, $18.50. Hand + Nail Balm, $14.50. Cleansing Shower Oil, $18.50.
Body Milk
The perfect companion for winter, this nourishing body milk absorbs beautifully on the skin. It promises to moisturise and regenerate the skin's natural moisture levels. Apply to damp skin after a warm shower and your skin will love you for it. This silky formulation is quick and easy to apply and soaks in quickly.
Hand + Nail Balm
Hands and nails suffer so badly in winter - and often the tell-tale signs are dry, chapped hands and cuticles that look in desperate need of some moisture. Adding a hard-working hand cream into your skin care regime is essential at this time of the year. We like to keep ours by the bed and also in the car to keep on top of your hands looking their best. Don't forget, they are often the first part of the body to show your age if they're neglected.
Cleansing Shower Oil
This clever body oil once mixed with water turns into a body wash (soap-free), to provide a gorgeous body cleanser to get you clean as a whistle. Bursting with 50 per cent essential lipids of avocado oil and lecithin, this prevents moisture loss which can often be the result with other body washes. We are completely sold on this product.