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Why should shampoo be acidic?

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Acid makes the hair shinier.

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Is shampoo acidic basic or neutral?

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Is shampoo acidic or basic in nature?

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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!


Where can i find a website about why soap is a basic and shampoo acidic?

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Why is pH an important factor in shampoo selection?

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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.


What colour will the shampoo turn universal indicator?

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Is shampoo a acidic or basic?

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Is shampoo pH 5.6 neutral?

Neutral is 7. A pH of 5.6 would be acidic


Why is shampoo slightly acidic?

shampoo is alkaline, because it eats away the grease in your hair, shampoo is very alkaline so therfore it is very corrosive


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.