low pH formula patch

The "low pH formula patch" is a type of test patch, described as incontinence product cut-outs, that incorporates a low pH formula. It is being investigated in an exploratory clinical study to understand how exposure to a material with low pH affects the skin microbiome and various skin parameters, such as pH, composition, and hydration. The underlying idea is that utilizing patches with a lower pH could help maintain the diversity and richness of the natural skin microbiome while preserving and potentially enhancing key skin barrier parameters. The developer of this intervention is Essity Hygiene and Health AB.