Is The Oil Cleansing Method Right For You?
YES! The skin’s acid mantle is a film that sits on top of the outermost protective barrier of tightly knit cells of the epidermis. This film is made up of sebum, sweat and beneficial bacteria that protects and moisturizes the face. Sebum is the skin's natural, oily secretion that pushes dirt, toxins and dead skin cells out of the pores. When not properly cleansed, pores will clog up with impurities. If the pH of the acid mantle (ideal pH of skin and scalp ranges from 4.5 – 5.5, slightly acidic) is altered by inappropriate cleansing habits, bad diet, sun damage and pH-altering skin and hair products, this protective film can be stripped away, allowing invading bacteria (which flourish in an alkaline environment) and environmental...