Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 278 of 484
A client's intake form notes that her skin's pH is around 5.0. This slightly acidic pH primarily helps to:
a.Increase oil production on the scalp
b.Trigger faster collagen breakdown
c.Speed up melanin production
d.Inhibit growth of harmful bacteria and support the skin barrier
Explanation
Healthy skin sits at about pH 4.5 to 5.5, called the acid mantle. This mildly acidic film discourages many pathogenic microbes and helps keep the stratum corneum's barrier and moisture intact.
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