The pH level of your skin is a lot more important than you think. It is what determines the health of your skin and delivers the beautiful glow that all of us are constantly looking for. Additionally, it helps to protect your skin from environmental aggressors such as pollution, sun damage, etc. as well as keeps your skin matte by restricting excess sebum production. Hence it is a no brainer that the health of your skin goes for a toss when this balance is skewed.
Below, we have listed down some simple lifestyle hacks that will help you maintain your skin’s pH balance for healthy and baby soft skin…
- Get rid of harsh soaps
- Use a sunscreen everyday
- Pamper your skin with oils and moisturisers
- Use apple cider vinegar
- Consume pH balancing foods
Get rid of harsh soaps
Using a soap bar on your face badly damages your skin and disrupts its pH balance. A bar soap with harsh chemicals strips your skin of its natural oils and makes it dry and lacklustre.
Use a sunscreen everyday
Slathering some sunscreen on your skin every day is very crucial for maintaining skin’s pH balance. It also prevents further skin damage and helps protect your skin from pigmentation and dark spots in the long run.
Pamper your skin with oils and moisturisers
With age, your skin’s ability to produce natural oils decreases. This results in a damaged acid mantle that affects the pH balance of the skin. Always use a gentle moisturiser that nourishes and hydrates your skin and helps in building the mantle. You can also use natural oils such as jojoba, argan, coconut, and olive oils to moisturise your skin.
Use apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is amazing agent that is magical when it comes to balancing your skin’s pH balance. Simply dilute it with water before applying to your face with a cotton pad as you would a toner.
Consume pH balancing foods
Avoid consuming processed foods as they tend to disrupt the skin’s pH balance. Avoid sugar and make way for salads. Your daily diet should include more leafy vegetables, fruits and fresh juices.
.jpg)
Written by Urvi Dalal on Feb 18, 2019
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!