I try to test every product I come across and tweet the pH level so that I don’t re-test it later or spend time googling for the pH level. Below is a list of the products that I’ve tested with a pH of 6.5 or higher. A haphazard list for now just to get the information out there.
And if you found this post via a google search and are interested in finding low pH level products, please visit this page with a list of products by category.
When my pH strips arrived in the mail, I spent the rest of the day testing EVERY product in the house. I was surprised to find that Mineral Fusion Anti-dandruff shampoo had an acidic pH. This is the shampoo my husband uses everyday…for something like the past 3 years. I buy it because it isn’t tested on animals.
Davines Oi Shampoo is one of my favorites. I switched to the Naturaltech line because the oi conditioner (review forthcoming) has silicones in it. But I might switch back to using this shampoo because it is so nice.
I am writing a few posts on shampoo because it affects the scalp, which is skin. And also because while researching the pH of facial products, I learned that pH is also important for shampoo/conditioner. A high pH shampoo may lead to cuticle damage and frizzy hair. When I was researching pH strips, I found a lot of comments made by women who were using them to test their hair products because they wanted to reduce frizz.
I’m a big fan of Davines products in general. I really like the Well-Being Shampoo from their naturaltech line and love the artwork on the bottle. I recently switched to silicone-free hair products and was happy to find that they offer a lot of shampoos and conditioners that are silicone-free.
Testing the pH of Skincare Products 