Can we talk about the actual pH of tap water in different cities and how it affects peels?

I read a study from the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology that found the tap water in Phoenix has a pH of 8.5 on average, which is why my neutralizer wasn't working as fast until I started using a pre-peel pH-balancing toner.

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taylor.reese24d agoMost Upvoted

Yeah, that explains why my last peel felt like I was just washing my face. Should have tested my water instead of blaming my shaky hands.

the_thea24d ago

Honestly, the bigger issue is how much the pH can swing day to day depending on what the treatment plant is doing.

nguyen.lily23d ago

Remember reading about a town where the water pH changed so much it messed up people's home brewing? Makes you wonder if that's why my skin care feels different some weeks, like the cleanser just sits on top or stings for no reason. I guess if they're adding more chemicals at the plant to clean it, our tap water isn't really a stable thing to begin with. Do you use a filter or just test it every time?