Remember that hand soap that left your skin feeling like sandpaper? That’s low pH, stripping your natural oils. A higher pH soap, like the one grandma used, feels smooth and creamy. But beware: a pH of 10 or higher can turn your hands into prunes that squeak when you rub them together. It’s like shaking hands with a fish—unpleasantly squeaky.
The Laundry Lie
You know those “natural” laundry detergents that promise to be gentle? Sometimes they have a higher pH, which means they’re great at breaking down grease but terrible for your colored socks. Your favorite red shirt might start to look like a faded sunset after a few washes. The cap of the bottle even warns you: “Keep away from eyes.” That’s code for “Don’t let this basic beast near your face.”
