Many soaps contain harsh surfactants that can strip away natural oils and bacteria that are part of the skin’s natural defense mechanism, leaving it prone to dryness and irritation. What’s more, soap, which often has a high pH of 8 - 10, undergoes a chemical reaction when mixed with water that can increase the skin pH to 10 - 11 – throwing healthy vulvar skin (which is more acidic, around 5.3 – 5.6) completely off-balance. Regular exposure to a pH of 7.5 or higher can damage the skin barrier, making it more vulnerable to microtrauma. This is especially true as we age and lose estrogen, causing our skin barrier to become weaker and therefore even more susceptible. SSL washes are pH-balanced to healthy vulvar skin to cleanse impurities without stripping moisture. #vulvatok #phbalance #intimatecare