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Body care has become just as intentional as facial skincare, and the cleanser you choose sets the tone for your entire routine. But not all cleansers work the same way. Terms like pH-balanced, probiotic, and acidified are showing up everywhere, yet most people don’t actually know what separates them—or why those differences matter, especially when preparing for something like a spray tan. Before diving into each category, it helps to understand the difference between traditio