Although the excessive minerals in hard water isn’t damaging to your health, in fact it actually could have some health benefits, it still can damage your hair and skin. The elements are damaging enough for hair and skin. The sun, wind and pollution all take their toll on them. When you add hard water to the mix, it can dry out your skin and hair.
Hair Damaging Hard Water
When you have hard water, washing your hair in it can cause it to dry out. Many times, it will dry out so badly that split ends will develop that will be difficult to repair. In addition, it is difficult to create a good lather with many soaps and detergents when the water is hard and hair shampoo and conditioner are not specifically made for use with hard water.
You will need to wash and condition your hair more often when you have hard water. It will not be as effective as it would be when using softer water. While you can buy products formulated to handle hard water, the best solution is installing a hard water Electrodeionization System to soften the water that runs through your entire. Along with being better for your hair, it will be help improve your skin’s condition as well.
Skin Damage Due to Hard Water
Hard water will cause your skin to be drier, which will lead to you using more lotions and creams to try to soften it. In addition to the water itself being damaging for your skin, the soaps or body washes you use for bathing can also end up harming your skin.
As soaps and body washes do not work as effectively as they do with soft water, they also don’t wash away dirt as well either. This can leave a layer of soap on your skin, which can clog your pores. Your skin can become irritated, itchy and red from the effects of the soap drying on your already dry skin. For people who may have issues with dermatitis, hard water can cause more frequent and more severe outbreaks due to its damaging effects on skin.
To help reduce damage to skin and hair, you should install a hard water treatment system for your home. Along with improving how your skin and hair looks and feels, it will also reduce problems with the pipes in your home. There are different types of water softening systems you can choose from to treat the water in your home.
Find the hard water treatment system to help soften your water and you will notice the difference in your skin and hair. You will also notice the difference in your pocketbook, as you won’t have to buy more expensive products to help heal your hair and skin. Contact Agape Water Solutions, Inc.
