Are you wondering if your dry, itchy skin is a result of Western New York’s winter weather? It’s likely a combination of the bitter temperatures outside and the hard water inside of your home.
If you’re not familiar with hard water, it is water that consists of hard minerals, typically magnesium and calcium, using grains per gallon (GPB). Although some might not consider hard water “bad for your health,” it can be detrimental to the quality of your skin.
Watercure USA believes that healthy skin is a part of a healthy you. A lot of people experiencing dry skin blame it on winter weather but often the culprit is hard water.
One tell-tale sign of hard water in your home is soap scum, the film that forms when minerals in hard water and your soap combine, creating a slippery, unsightly film that is difficult to clean.
Tell Tale Signs of Dry Skin from Hard Water
Do you find yourself lathering on lotion but see little improvement in the surface of your skin? Are you constantly buying new hair care products looking for a better lather? You won’t find either if you’re washing with hard water!
Hard water leaves a film on the surface of your skin, preventing your skin from absorbing an appropriate amount of moisture. When hard water comes into contact with your skin, it can result in harsh damage. Your skin absorbs the minerals in hard water, diminishing its natural moisture. The result? Itchy, flaky, dry skin that is often red and bumpy.
Hard water makes it difficult to rinse away soap from the surface of your skin, leaving your skin dry and irritated. In fact, dry skin is the most common result of hard water.
Those same minerals can clog pores, making you more susceptible to acne, itchiness, and irritation. Constantly dealing with eczema, dermatitis, and skin irritation? The components of hard water enhance these issues, making it impossible to eliminate them completely.
Hard Water Facts: Soft Water is the Only Solution
In order to experience soft, supple, moisturized skin no matter the temperature outside, you’ll need to make a commitment to soft water. Soft water does not deposit the minerals that hard water does, ensuring that your skin remains well moisturized. A water softening system can help you get softer skin, cleaner skin, and smoother hair.
Soft water will also allow you to use less product, when washing and bathing, resulting in money saved. Consider the purchase of a water softening system a worthwhile, long-term investment because it is!
Watercure USA offers a variety of water softeners and water filtration systems to meet our customers needs. We offer free water testing plus systems and solutions for every budget. We service all of Western New York, Rochester, Central New York, and the Finger Lakes Region.
Call or text us at 716-946-3598 to schedule your free water test. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook before you go!