We all know that sinking feeling when you look in the mirror and see one of those familiar red lumps forming on your face. Pimples happen, but if you're taking good care of your skin, the appearance of blemishes can be incredibly frustrating. Fortunately, there may be an easy explanation for those unexpected pimples. Could it be the water?
If you're following a skincare routine and still ending up with skin issues, your hard water might be to blame.
According to Dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross, hard water can change the normally liquid oil on your face into a waxy sludge that clogs your pores. Clogged pores lead to blackheads, pimples, and even rosacea. If you are a person with sensitive skin, the effects can be even more pronounced.
It can be hard to tell if you have hard water, but a few signs hint at it being the cause of your skin problems. When you get out of the shower, does it feel like there's a film on your skin? Is your skin often dry and irritated? Do your skin issues become worse shortly after showering? That could be hard water.
If you answered yes to the above questions, your home might have hard water. If you're still unsure, there are inexpensive at-home test kits that can help you determine the hardness level of your water.
If hard water is causing your skin problems, you might benefit from installing an in-home water softener. In addition to the skin benefits, installing a water softener can extend the life of your appliances and decrease annoying limescale residue.
Hague water softeners are top quality water systems built with perfection in mind. Hague is one of the oldest and most respected brands in the water treatment industry, extending its tradition of excellence back more than 60 years.
Hague water softeners are easy to set up and maintain, vey economical and efficient. All Hague systems come with 10 – 25 year Limited Warranty.
Works Cited: Blame Hard Water for Your Skin's Freak Outs. 05.02.2020.
