Cetaphil is pH balanced (6.3 – 6.8), and inspired a whole generation of pH balanced cleansers. But our skin is not pH balanced – it is slightly acidic (4.5 to 5.5).Click to see full answer. Furthermore, why Cetaphil is bad?“Cetaphil does not contain even one single beneficial ingredient and what it does contain is the equivalent of toxic sludge. Whether you think it’s keeping your skin healthy or not, it is absorbed into your bloodstream and research has proven almost all of the few ingredients in it are carcinogenic.Furthermore, what is the pH level of Pears soap? Pears soap, pH 9.8. Secondly, is Cetaphil alkaline? CETAPHIL® cleanser was formulated for dermatologists as a gentle, non-irritating cleanser for even the most sensitive skin. Unlike soap, CETAPHIL is completely non-alkaline, non-comedogenic, and fragrance free. Soothes and softens as it cleanses, helping the skin retain needed moisture.What is the pH level of lotion?Optimal pH level of shower gel and body creams is from 5.8 to 6.0. Exceptions are hand creams, their pH level should be around 6.3, legs – pH level around 6.9 and breast moisturizers – pH level around 5.1.