The Mist:Cultured PH Restore &Water& Mineral Hydration
Your skin barrier is composed of sebum, dead skin cells, sweat, and a healthy microbiome. Ideally, it should be slightly acidic, with a pH between 4.5-5.5. This natural protective layer keeps your skin waterproof, ensuring skin cells remain tight and flat, shielding you from external elements like heat, cold, water, as well as bacteria and microbes that can cause acne. Instead of viewing skin through the lens of “types,” it's more accurate to recognize that skin issues such as dryness, acne, eczema, and oiliness often result from a disrupted skin barrier. When your skin’s acid mantle becomes too alkaline, it can lead to dryness, cracked or scaly patches, eczema, and even acne. On the flip side, if the skin is too acidic, acne breakouts can also occur. Common culprits that damage the skin barrier include over-washing, harsh chemicals, scrubbing or exfoliating too vigorously, hot water, dehydration, and diet choices. That's why we recommend a “less is more” approach when cleansing—espe