The pH Problem: Why Your Skin Gets Worse Before Getting Better (And the 72-Hour Fix)
Breakouts right after you "fix" your routine? Tightness that turns into grease by noon? Odds are it’s not purging—it’s pH. Hard water + harsh cleansers push facial skin up toward pH 7–8. Your barrier likes ~5.5. Off-balance skin gets inflamed, overproduces oil, and makes actives sting. Here’s the 72-hour pH reset that actually works in PH climate.
Step 1 — pH-Balanced Cleanser (Stop the Daily Alkaline Hit)
Switch to SANA Nameraka Honpo Soy Milk Foam Face Wash 200ml AM/PM. Work into a soft foam in wet hands, massage 30–45 seconds, rinse cool. The amino acid system in SANA Nameraka Honpo Soy Milk Foam Face Wash 200ml cleans without pushing pH upward—so the rest of your routine can actually help.
Step 2 — Water Buffer Within 60 Seconds (Re-Set the Acid Mantle)
Immediately pat 2–3 layers of KAO CUREL Intensive Moisture Care Toner 150ml. The ceramide-supporting, slightly acidic formula in KAO CUREL Intensive Moisture Care Toner 150ml helps restore your acid mantle quickly—pores look calmer and actives sting less.
Step 3 — Ceramide Flood (72-Hour Emergency Repair)
For the next three nights, apply QUALITY 1st Derma Laser Ceramide 100 7 Sheets for 10–15 minutes. The lipid-rich essence in QUALITY 1st Derma Laser Ceramide 100 7 Sheets plugs the "holes" in your barrier so water stays in and redness calms down fast—even under office AC.
72-Hour Timeline (What to Expect)
- Hour 0–24: Less sting on application; reduced "glossy-tight" feel after cleansing.
- Hour 24–48: Noon oil rebound starts normalizing; pores look calmer.
- Hour 48–72: Redness decreases; actives stop burning; makeup sits smoother.
Keep It Balanced (PH Climate Tips)
- Use cool water (hot water raises pH + TEWL).
- Press, don’t rub, water layers—friction irritates.
- Skip strong acids/retinoids during the 72-hour reset.
Stop mistaking pH problems for "purging." Reset with SANA Soy Milk Foam Face Wash, Curél Intensive Moisture Care Toner, and QUALITY 1st Ceramide 100 Masks. PasabuyJapan ships authentic Japanese imported skincare anywhere in the Philippines—fast.