Did you know that the water in your home can have significant effects on the condition of your skin? Unbelievably, it comes down to the simple fact as to whether or not you have hard water or soft water.
If you have hard water in your home, it contains a variety of elements, such as magnesium and calcium, which are not ideal for cleaning your body, hair, and performing daily household chores. If you have soft water, you never have to worry about these elements and their impact on your daily life.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself.
How does your skin feel when you step out of the shower?
- Is it silky smooth or squeaky clean?
- Does your skin feel dry and itchy after bathing?
- Do you have a film on your skin after you shower?
- Do you have to apply lotion every day to avoid itchiness and skin irritation?
The water in your home can have significant effects on the condition of your skin. Soft water makes it easier to clean and rinse your face. It will not dry out your skin and strip it of its natural oils, which will lead to clearer skin and fewer breakouts. With soft water, you will be less likely to clog your pores and dry out your skin.
Here is Some Proof
A study from 2017, released by the King’s College in London, found exposing the body to hard water can damage the skin’s protective barrier. Hard water increases sensitivity to irritants, such as those found in soap products.
The pH level of hard water appears to play a role. Researchers noted that hard water is highly alkaline (a pH greater than 7), and it can increase the alkalinity levels of the skin. Because skin normally has a lower, acidic pH level, researchers believe that hard water disrupts the skin’s natural function.
Dr. Simon Danby, the lead author of this study, explains:
“By damaging the skin barrier, washing with hard water may contribute to the development of eczema – a chronic skin condition characterized by an intensely itchy red rash. Patients with eczema are much more sensitive to the effects of hard water than people with healthy skin.”
Softening your water is not a cure for any sort of skin disease or chronic condition. However, it can be a helpful step towards avoiding irritation and improving certain health problems.
Soft Water Is Better for Your Skin
Water softeners contain polybromide or iodide resins to break down minerals and pathogens in water. These are both high in iodine which can cause serious breakouts and flare ups for people with acne or who may even be just acne prone.
Here is why soft water is better:
- It makes it easier to clean and rinse your skin.
- It does not lead to excessive drying of your skin.
- It is less likely to clog the pores of your skin.
- If you battle eczema or other chronic skin conditions soft water can help clear up your skin.
Hard water is not 100 percent compatible with soap. You will find that soap is difficult to lather, and it is difficult to get a clean rinse after showering.
Here is a Solution
Before you spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on cosmetic products for your skin, make sure the water you are using is not the problem!
At Clean Water Solutions we are here to help you!
If you have reason to suspect hard water in your home, it is time to consider a water softener. Installing this, you can take advantage of many benefits:
- Provides healthier skin and hair
- Helps to naturally moisturize your skin
- It has less harmful minerals that reach you through your water supply
- More sodium in your diet, which can result in healthier skin and hair
If you are frustrated in dealing with hard water in your home, a water softener is the most effective and permanent solution to hard water challenges. Clean Water Solutions makes some of the most innovative residential water treatment products on the market.
Call the experts at Clean Water Solutions Houston today so you can stop fighting hard water buildup and follicle damaging pH levels in your water. Our specialists will diagnose any water problems throughout your home quickly and implement a long-term solution even quicker!
Find out more about our water softener installation and then schedule your free Water Analysis today by visiting our website or inbox us today!
