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2 July, 20:17

Why shampoo is a weak base?

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  1. 2 July, 20:28
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    Shampoos are in fact, slightly acidic (around pH 5.5) ... (It also contains a buffer so that the pH remains constant but that's another story) We make shampoo acidic because, under acidic conditions, the scales on a hair follicle lie flat, making the hair feel smooth and look shiny.
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