Potassium hydroxide is also known as lye. Lye is used in a tiny amount in skincare as a pH adjuster. Lye is most commonly used in cleansers as a base for liquid soaps and in higher concentrations is a significant skin sensitizer.
Potassium hydroxide is also known as lye. Lye is used in a tiny amount in skincare as a pH adjuster. Lye is most commonly used in cleansers as a base for liquid soaps and in higher concentrations is a significant skin sensitizer.