Significance of pH Value

Here is a comprehensive blog article on the importance of pH value for our valued customers to educate thoroughly for reflecting our brand’s dedication to knowledge-sharing. This article showcases SAQEEZ Mission: not just to sell our products, but to enlighten our customers' thoughts as well.

 Understanding pH Value: Why It Matters for Your Herbal Wellness

           At SAQEEZ, we believe in empowering you with knowledge. It's essential in our daily life to understand pH—a scale that measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. This fundamental property affects everything from skin health to ingredient compatibility, and at SAQEEZ, we meticulously balance pH in all our herbal formulations.

What is pH? 

• Definition: pH stands for “Potential/Power of hydrogen,” measuring the concentration of hydrogen ions on a 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline) scale, with 7 being neutral (healthline.com)
• Why It Matters: Even slight deviations can compromise the skin’s surface (acid mantle), the protective acidic film on the skin, making it prone to dryness, irritation, and infection (atlas-scientific.com).

⚠️ Risks of pH-Unbalanced Products

Category	pH-Related Risk	Symptoms / Effects
Herbal solutions	Overly acidic (too many citric/vinegar-based)	Skin redness, burning, breakouts
Foods/beverages	High acidity (colas, citrus juice)	Enamel erosion, heartburn, and indigestion
Cosmetics/soaps	pH > 7–8 (alkaline cleansers)	Dryness, tightness, disrupted microbiome
Oral hygiene	Low pH foods + brushing right after	Tooth enamel demineralization below pH ~5.5 (reddit.com)

 

PH in Skin & Scalp Care

• Skin: Ideally between 4.7–5.5. This mildly acidic range helps maintain your skin's barrier integrity, supports a healthy microbiome, and protects against pathogens.
• Scalp & Hair: A scalp pH above 7 can cause dryness, dandruff, and inflammation. SAQEEZ herbal products maintain a slightly acidic pH (~5–6) to support the scalp microbiome and strengthen strands (monpure.com).

Examples of pH Levels in Everyday Life 

1.     Strongly Acidic (pH < 3)

• Lemon & lime: pH ~1.8–2.6 (fabpro.com)
• Vinegar: pH ~2.4–3.4
• Soft drinks/colas: pH ~2.0–4.0

⚠️ Disadvantage: Can erode tooth enamel and disturb the mouth microbiome.Example: Frequent lemon water consumption may damage enamel and cause sensitivity.

2.     Moderately Acidic (pH 3–6)

• Citrus (orange, grapefruit): pH ~3.0–4.2 (en.wikipedia.org)
• Tomatoes: pH ~4.0–4.4 (engineeringtoolbox.com)
• Berries (strawberry, raspberry): pH ~3.0–3.6
• Yogurt, buttermilk: pH ~4.4–4.8 (fabpro.com)

⚠️ Disadvantage: May irritate skin or upset acid-sensitive digestion—even herbal tonics with too much citric acid can lead to redness or breakouts.

3. Neutral to Slightly Acidic (pH 6–7)

• Milk (cow/human): cow 6.3–6.6; human 6.6–7.6
• Water (drinking): pH ~6.5–8.0 (dreamstime.com)
• Vegetables (broccoli, carrots): pH ~4.9–6.0

⚠️ Disadvantage: Neutral foods are good, but a cosmetic with neutral pH may lack the mild acidity needed for effective exfoliation or skin microbiome balance.

3.     Neutral to Slightly Alkaline (pH 7–9)

• Saliva: pH ~5.4–7.5 (engineeringtoolbox.com
• Blood plasma: pH ~7.35–7.45 (en.wikipedia.org)
• Bile & pancreatic fluid: pH ~6.8–8.8 (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

⚠️ Note: These are tightly controlled; external imbalance won’t change them, but topical products with high pH (soaps, alkalizing toners) can damage skin and scalp.

4.     Strongly Alkaline (pH > 11)

• Household bleach: pH ~12.
• Sodium hydroxide (lye): pH ~14 (fabpro.com)

⚠️ Disadvantage: Very caustic—can cause chemical burns and destroy natural skin oils.

SAQEEZ Efforts & Expertise

• Customer Awareness: Brief but important information through the premium packaging box of SAQEEZ is immediately delivered to our valued customers about how we are currently manufacturing our products and on what scales.
• Laboratory Precision: Each batch is tested for exact pH values to ensure efficacy and safety.
• Holistic Education: We upload ingredient-specific informative videos, offer virtual consultations, and host webinars explaining why we choose specific pH-friendly ingredients.
• Customer Transparency: Every product is packed and finalized after testing the pH value before it is dispatched for delivery.

Why This Matters to You

• Healthy Barrier: Balanced pH enhances hydration, resilience, and natural skin and hair defense.
• Less Irritation: Properly balanced products avoid redness, eczema, breakouts, and rancidity of the products themselves.
• Better Results: A balanced surface pH improves ingredient absorption and boosts efficacy.

Common Benefits of Balanced pH

• Optimal skin barrier function with pH ~4.7–5.5
• Enzyme-friendly environment for digestion and skin renewal.
• Microbial protection—prevents pathogen overgrowth on skin and scalp.

Quick Takeaways

Tip	Description
Check Labels	Products should state their pH or list pH-balancing ingredients.
Stay Mild	Avoid harsh cleansers with high pH; they’re often drying.
Adjust with Care	Using natural acids like lemon or ACV? Always dilute.
Customize	Pay attention to your skin/scalp feedback, redness, tightness, dryness, or oiliness to tell the story.

 

✅ Daily-Life Tips for pH Balance

1. Rotate acidic foods (citrus, berries, vinegar) with neutral/alkaline options (millet, greens).
2. Drink water after acidic drinks to neutralize mouth acidity.
3. Check cosmetic pH—especially toners, shampoos, and masks. Keep between 4.5–5.5.

Note: Use pH-balanced herbal products—like those from SAQEEZ—to ensure they’re effective and gentle.

Conclusion

🧴 SAQEEZ’s Commitment to Balance

At SAQEEZ, our commitment goes beyond herbal quality—we engineer products that respect your body’s chemistry. By educating our community on pH, we help you make informed choices that create lasting health. Your well-being is at the heart of our mission, and pH awareness is a foundational step toward herbal wellness.

At SAQEEZ, each product is carefully formulated and tested for pH compatibility with your skin and scalp. Our goal is to avoid potential side-effects from irritation to enamel damage and deliver safe, effective herbal wellness.

Want a personalized pH-friendly routine? Ask us for a product guide or free consultation to match your needs perfectly.

Note: Maintaining the right pH isn’t just chemistry—it’s essential for daily wellness, from your skincare to your diet. Let us help you explore herbal living with balance and confidence!