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How To Keep Hard Water From Ruining Your Looks!

Are you spending a fortune on hair and skin products and still feeling as if you aren't looking your best? Perhaps your skin is dry no matter how thoroughly you moisturize or you're always suffering from clogged pores now matter how often you exfoliate. If you're finding that you're changing grooming products frequently in the hopes of finding something that actually works, the problem might be environmental rather than your choice of products. Dry air and hard water are the two major culprits when it comes to household conditions that can rob you of your precious beauty. Here's how to circumvent that:

Dealing With Dry Air 

Dry air is the enemy of glowing and glossy skin and hair, so be sure to keep atmospheric humidity levels inside your home at between 30 and 50 percent to avoid developing overly dry skin. You can use a humidifier for this purpose, place an open pan of water near your heat source, keep a full teakettle on top of a wood or pellet stove, or fill your living space with green plants.

Keep in mind that outdoor air is during winter is also quite dry, and since you can't control its humidity levels, make sure to keep bundled up when temperatures dip below freezing as well as apply heavy moisturizer before venturing outdoors. Make certain to apply extra protection to sensitive areas such as noses, lips, and around the eyes before you venture out into the cold. Be sure to choose oil-based moisturizing skin and hair products rather than those that have water as their primary ingredient.

Dealing With Hard Water    

Using hard water to wash your skin and hair causes a myriad of beauty issues. One of the basic issues with using hard water for personal grooming tasks is that this type of water contains significant mineral deposits -- namely, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur, and these all leave residue on the skin. Grooming products designed to be used with hard water contain substantial amounts of detergent, and this can cause skin irritation even if you don't have particularly sensitive skin. Detergents are also very drying and can strip both the skin and hair of the natural oils necessary for it to have a healthy glow. Bar soap in particular can be damaging when used to wash the hair.

Options for those who have hard water in their homes include:

  • Using products formulated for use with hard water, although these come with issues of their own, as explained above. You might be able to find certain products that work better than others on your skin and hair, though. Many grooming products are available in sample sizes, offering an excellent way to test various creams, soaps, and shampoos before making a financial commitment to purchasing full-size versions.
  • Setting up a rainwater catchment system is an excellent way to provide soft water for use in personal grooming provided that you live in a region where precipitation levels are high. This may also help keep household water bills down, and you can use the excess for cooking, cleaning, and watering plants.
  • Installing a water softening system is probably the best alternative for most modern households. It will provide you with top quality water for grooming tasks that won't leave mineral residue on your skin and hair or require the use of shampoos and soaps containing harsh detergents. You'll also have water that is better for drinking, cooking, and for household cleaning chores because using it won't result in significant mineral residue. For more information, contact a company like Johnson Water Conditioning.

An effective water treatment system will help keep your skin and hair soft, hydrated, and residue free as well as provide your household with many other benefits. For more information, contact your local water treatment professional.