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Cutaneous cleansers.

B L Kuehl1, K S Fyfe, N H Shear

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Toronto Medical School, Ontario, Canada.

Skin Therapy Letter
|July 15, 2003
PubMed
Summary
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Gentle liquid facial cleansers are recommended for maintaining skin barrier health. They minimize disruption and pH changes compared to harsh soaps, supporting sensitive or compromised skin.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Cosmetic Science
  • Skin Barrier Function

Background:

  • Skin cleansers are crucial for removing impurities and supporting topical treatments.
  • Cleansing involves a complex interaction between the cleanser, skin barrier, and pH.
  • Different cleansing agents impact the skin barrier and pH differently.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of various skin cleansers on the skin barrier and pH.
  • To compare the effects of soap versus liquid facial cleansers.

Main Methods:

  • The study likely involved analyzing the effects of different cleansing agents on skin barrier integrity and pH levels.
  • Comparison of the disruption caused by soap and liquid facial cleansers.

Main Results:

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  • Soap significantly alters the skin barrier and increases skin pH.
  • Liquid facial cleansers are gentler, causing less disruption to the skin barrier.
  • Liquid cleansers result in minimal changes to skin pH.

Conclusions:

  • Liquid facial cleansers are superior for maintaining skin barrier integrity.
  • Formulations with acidic pH, moisturizers, and specific surfactant classes minimize cleansing-induced disruption.
  • Individuals with sensitive or compromised skin should opt for gentle liquid cleansers.