Precautions and Solutions for Skin Dryness After Washing

If you experience skin dryness after using your homemade facial cleansing gel formula, you can improve it according to the following recommendations. Try each step one by one and test the results:

1. Adjust Surfactants

   • Switch to milder types of surfactants that are gentler on the skin.
   • Reduce the amount of surfactant used in the formula.

2. Check and Adjust pH Level

   • Measure the pH of the formula. If it is higher than 7.0, which is alkaline and often causes skin dryness.
   • Adjust the formula's pH down to the range of 5-6, which is the optimal level for the skin.

3. Add Emollients

   • Add emollients such as Glycerin to the formula to help the skin feel soft and smooth during washing.

4. Include Skin Conditioning Agents That Remain on the Skin

   • If you have followed steps 1-3 and still experience dryness, especially if you have naturally dry skin, consider adding skin conditioning agents that can adhere to the skin even after being rinsed off.
   • Examples of ingredients in this group include HyaCoat™ (Cationic Hyaluronic Acid) in the range of 0.1-0.2%, Poly-Conditioner Pro, or Poly-Conditioner Eco.

Adjusting your formula according to these steps will help reduce skin dryness and make your facial cleansing gel gentler on the skin.