Have you everwashed your faceand afterward thought that it felt just a little bittooclean?

According to Good Housekeeping, physicians have been studying the functions of the acid mantle since the early 1900s.

so that keep the acid mantle balanced, it needs to maintain a pH of around 5.5.

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This balance allows the acid mantle to function as a barrier to protect the skin against irritants.

The acidic pH also protects against aging."

It’s also important to know what to avoid.

Skincare products lined up

Products with alcohol as the main ingredient can wreak havoc on the acid mantle.