The pH of the main Brazilian commercial moisturizers and liquid soaps: considerations on the repair of the skin barrier

Abstract: The pH of the skin is slightly acidic (4.6 to 5.8) which is important for appropriate antibacterial, antifungal, constitution of barrier function, as well as structuring and maturation of the stratum corneum. This study aimed to evaluate the pH of the main commercial moisturizers and liqui...

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Main Authors: Giovana M Gonçalves, Gabrielli Brianezi, Hélio Amante Miot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2017-10-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/abd/v92n5/0365-0596-abd-92-05-0736.pdf