Hard Water’s Effects on Your Skin and Hair and How to Combat it
Hard Water’s Effects on Your Skin and Hair and How to Combat it
Understanding the effects of hard water is important for your skin and hair health. Hard water contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium which can leave residues on your skin and hair. This can lead to dryness, irritation, and buildup over time. Soft water has fewer minerals, making it gentler and more beneficial for your skin and hair.
When showering with hard water, the minerals can strip your skin of its natural oils, which causes dryness and irritation. Hard water can also make it difficult to do a thorough cleanse, as soap cannot lather as effectively. The result can be a residue that can clogs pores and causes breakouts.
Hard water can be equally detrimental on your hair. Mineral buildup can weigh down your hair, cause scalp irritation and dandruff. It can also interfere with the effectiveness of haircare products, making it harder to rinse out shampoo and conditioner, leaving your hair feeling heavy and unclean.
Soft water provides a more luxurious and effective shower experience. It helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance, leaving it soft and smooth. It can also enhance shine and manageability of your hair. Color-treated hair can benefit from soft water, as it helps maintain the vibrancy and longevity of the color.
Investing in a filtered shower head like the EZWELL ACF Dual Filtered Shower Head, can help to mitigate the effects of hard water. The ACF Dual Filtered Shower Head is equipped with a dual filtration system. The sediment filter works to remove minerals and other impurities like heavy metals, sand, silt, rust, and other organic material. The Activated Carbon Fiber (ACF) filter neutralizes chlorine in your water. With a quality filtered shower head, you can enjoy the benefits of soft water, leading to healthier skin and hair.
Maintain your shower head regularly to ensure it is functioning effectively to remove contaminants from your water. Replacing the filter as recommended can help maintain optimal water quality performance. The sediment filter can be replaced every 2-3 months or earlier if it is visibly dirty. The ACF filter can be replaced every 5-6 months.
