THE ACID MANTLE: WHAT IT IS, WHAT IT DOES AND WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT
Just like your body has its immune system, your skin has its own protective shield. Invisible to the eye and absolutely crucial to the overall well being of your skin, this silent knight is your skin’s very own superhero- and it often goes unnoticed and under appreciated. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? Does it have a name, and is there a way to take care of it? Your skin’s magical shield is called the acid mantle. It’s a very thin layer made up of lipids that resides on the surface of your skin. It’s called the acid mantle because it maintains a naturally acidic pH that is actually very important for maintaining the acid mantle’s...