• The top layer of your skin—the stratum corneum—has a natural acidity, typically ranging from 4.0 to 6.0.
  
• This “acid mantle” forms from fatty acids in sebum, sweat components like lactic acid, and amino acids.
  
• Why acidic? It helps maintain healthy enzymes (like lipid-processing β-glucocerebrosidase), keeps the skin hydrated, and fosters a strong microbiome.
  
  

2. The Science of pH Gone Wrong: What Happens with Alkaline Soap

Most conventional soaps fall into a harsh pH 9–11 range. When used:

• The skin’s pH spikes—remaining elevated for hours—compromising skin structure.
  
• This distortion damages lipids in the stratum corneum, causing moisture loss, dryness, flaking, and even cracks .
  
• Alkaline environments disrupt your microbiome, encouraging pathogenic bacteria growth and weakening immunity .
  
• It’s tied to increased irritation, eczema, acne, rosacea, and other conditions .

3. How Healthy pH Fuels Skin Resilience

Maintaining that natural pH range helps:

1. Support beneficial skin flora – Like Staph. epidermidis, which produce compounds that inhibit cancer and pathogens.
   
2. Enhance barrier repair – Acidic pH enables enzyme functions that rebuild lipid matrices—key for elasticity and grime protection.
   
3. Prevent irritation – Balanced pH reduces redness, tightness, and dryness.
   
4. Protect against infections – Many pathogens struggle to survive in properly acidic environments.
   

4. Evidence You Need to Stop Using Alkaline Soaps

• A study analyzing commercial soaps/shampoos found most exceed normal skin pH—and using them elevated skin pH, irritability, dehydration, and altered flora.
• Dermatologists warn repeatedly: “Many oppose regular soap use—it disrupts the acid mantle and protective barrier”.
• Acidic/neutral cleansers cause significantly less barrier damage, preserving hydration and microbiome integrity.

5. Meet DEOS Co.: pH-Friendly, Ancient Greek Wisdom 🌿

At Deos Co., we meticulously craft soaps to nourish—not strip:

• We formulate with plant-based oils, natural glycerin, and botanicals to maintain your skin’s pH around 4–6.
  
• Ingredients include olive oil, lavender, charcoal, coffee, and clay—all chosen for their skin-supportive and soothing properties.
  
• Unlike mass-produced soaps, we never rinse glycerin out—it remains to moisturize and maintain healthy skin biology.
  
• We ensure every recipe aligns with skin microbiome needs and supports protective enzymes.
  

6. How to Tell If Your Soap Is Sabotaging Your Skin

Watch for these signs:

Your skin is literally telling you—it’s time for a pH-conscious soap. 

7. How to Choose the Right Soap: 5 Pillars of Skin Health

1. pH ≤ 6 – Ideally between 4.5–6.
   
2. Natural & nourishing ingredients – Plant oils, shea butter, clay, charcoal.
   
3. Retain natural glycerin – For moisturizing and balancing pH.
   
4. Free from harsh chemicals – No sulfates, parabens, or synthetic fillers.
   
5. Transparent formulation – We share every ingredient so you can trust what you’re using.
   

🔍 Let’s Break Down “Free from Harsh Chemicals”

Here’s what Deos Co. means when we say our soaps are formulated with absolute care:

🚫 1. No Sulfates (SLS/SLES)
What they are: Strong synthetic detergents (e.g., Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) used to create foam.
Why we avoid them: These surfactants strip natural oils, disrupt your skin barrier, and are known to cause dryness, irritation, and flare-ups—especially for sensitive, eczema-, or acne-prone skin.

🚫 2. No Parabens
What they are: Synthetic preservatives added to extend shelf life.
Why we avoid them: Parabens are known endocrine disruptors—chemicals that mimic estrogen and may interfere with hormone function. Many clean beauty experts and researchers recommend avoiding them.

🚫 3. No Synthetic Fillers or Harsh Preservatives
What they are: Cheap, inactive ingredients or harmful additives like 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde releasers, phthalates, and quats.
Why we avoid them: These are linked to long-term health concerns—including potential carcinogenicity—and can block pores or kill your skin’s beneficial bacteria.

🚫 4. No Synthetic Color Dyes
What they are: Artificial pigments, often petroleum-derived, added solely for visual appeal.
Why we avoid them: They serve no skincare benefit and have been linked to allergic reactions, especially in sensitive individuals.

🚫 5. No Synthetic Fragrance
What it is: “Fragrance” on a label can represent a cocktail of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including phthalates.
Why we avoid it: Synthetic fragrance is a leading cause of contact dermatitis and allergic reactions. Instead, we use pure essential oils—or no fragrance at all.

🚫 6. No Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂)
What it is: A whitening agent used to make soap appear “pure white.”
Why we avoid it: While generally considered safe topically, TiO₂ in nanoparticle form raises concerns. The EU banned it in food over potential DNA damage, and airborne TiO₂ is classified by IARC as a possible carcinogen. We prefer natural hues from botanical ingredients.

🫧 Why DEOS Co. Soaps Are Different

8. Healthy Skin Starts Here