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Skincare Basics: Are You Cleansing Your Skin The Right Way?

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How to Choose the Right Soap for Your Skin

Soaps are made from the reaction between fats or oils and a strong base like lye. The problem with soaps is that you can't actually formulate them at a low pH, which is skin friendly. Sodium low self-hate is harsh on its own if it's in a high concentration. But if there's a really small amount of it in a product, or if it's combined with other surfactants then it can be a lot less harsh.

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