Fact: Squeaky clean skin is generally the outcome of using a cleanser that is highly alkaline or formulated with harsh or abrasive cleansing ingredients. The skin is acidic by nature, sitting between 4.5 and 6.0 on the pH scale; therefore, the pH of a cleanser should also be slightly acidic. When a cleanser is too alkaline, or above 7.0 on the pH scale, the natural…