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shampoo is alkaline, because it eats away the grease in your hair, shampoo is very alkaline so therfore it is very corrosive
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Why is shampoo a base?
It depends on which shampoo. Different shampoos are designed to have a specific acidity so they don't damage the user's hair. Some shampoos are probably bases, but not all of them are. Shampoos pH vary by brand but normally are around 5-6. Which is slightly acidic but almost neutral.
Is shampoo pH 5.6 neutral?
Neutral is 7. A pH of 5.6 would be acidic
Is there a non-alcohol shampoo and conditioner?
What is the reason you're after an alcohol-free shampoo? In most high street formula shampoos the alcohol is there to stabilize the pH, and provide you with a good clean. A good shampoo should have a slightly acidic pH, say of around 5.5, or 6.5. This is because the cuticle of your hair responds best to a slightly acidic bath, and post-wash the scales that make up the cuticle will lay flatter. This means your hair will be more shiny, and get fewer snarls, if used correctly. You might be able to find alcohol-free products in your local heath-food/ Herbal store, but chances are they won't provide as good a clean, and finished result, as a standard formula.
Is cysteine acidic?
It's not. It's neutral and slightly polar.
Is hydrogen sulfide gas soluble in water?
slightly soluble, it will make water slightly acidic
Why is shampoo a base?
It depends on which shampoo. Different shampoos are designed to have a specific acidity so they don't damage the user's hair. Some shampoos are probably bases, but not all of them are. Shampoos pH vary by brand but normally are around 5-6. Which is slightly acidic but almost neutral.
What is the pH level of dove shampoo?
Shampoo is soap which would make it basic. Dove is formulated to be as pH neutral as possible. The pH is roughly 7.5. This is why is burns your eyes which is slightly basic too.The best thing to get shampoo out of your eyes is to neutralize it with normal water (slightly acidic) with a little bit of vinegar which is acidic as well. This should help!
The pH of shampoo?
Most shampoos are buffered to slightly acidic. Normal skin pH is between 4 and 6.5. If you wash with a non-acidic shampoo it can remove the natural protection that this affords your skin. Since healthy skin is acidic, it can prevent the growth of many bacteria and fungi.
Is shampoo acidic?
Are pickled onions acidic
Is shampoo acidic basic or neutral?
Basic
Tea is an acid or base?
acidic acidic acidic
Is shampoo acidic or basic in nature?
acidic,its helps to keep your hair's natural acidity.
Is conditioner an acid or base?
It is a fatty acid.
Is pear juice acidic?
Slightly acidic, but yes.
Is seawater acidic or alkaline?
It is very slightly acidic.
Where can i find a website about why soap is a basic and shampoo acidic?
google.
Why should shampoo be acidic?
Acid makes the hair shinier.
