Science
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What Is the Skin Barrier? The Science of Your Protective Shield
The skin barrier consists of multiple defense layers: 1) The acid mantle (pH 4.5-5.5 film of sweat, sebum, and fatty acids that inhibits pathogenic bacteri...
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Science
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What Is the Acid Mantle and Why Does It Matter?
The acid mantle is a thin film of sweat, sebum, and fatty acids on the skin surface with a pH of 4.5-5.5. This slightly acidic environment inhibits harmful...
Anti-Aging
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Acid Mantle Protection Routine
Whether you're starting from scratch or optimizing an existing regimen, this routine designed for maintaining the skin's natural acid mantle (pH 4.5-5.5) f...