Why your tap water could be causing dry skin, breakouts and irritation

Have you ever wondered how pure and healthy the water you are using daily is?

The pH levels of your water are a good way of showing you whether the water you are using is hard or soft. The perfect pH level of drinking water is 7 and in general, anything lower is acidic and anything higher is alkaline. Most tap water ranges between pH 6.5-9.5. 

Why your tap water could be causing dry skin, breakouts and irritation.

Did you know that your tap water could be ruining your skin? Yes, that’s right. Your water could have high pH levels, which is classed as hard water, containing minerals that are harsh on your skin and hair. Our skin, the body’s largest organ, has an acidic oily layer called the acid mantle which kills unwanted bacteria, keeps the skin moist and the hair cuticle closed and healthy. 

TOP TIP: Apply body elixir to your body and face to seel and protect the skin from the hard water damage when showering or having a bath.

Powered by brightening papaya and carrot extracts, rose geranium and sweet almond. This specially formulated lightweight Elixir helps dull, lifeless, dry skin. While promoting a healthy skin tone & smoother texture. 

The acid mantle can be damaged by tap water as the PH is too high. Calcium, lime and heavy minerals break down the skin’s acid mantle, leaving your skin dry, and itchy as well as worsening eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. In addition to the effects on your scalp, the build-up on your hair can cause breakage and dehydration. 

TOP TIP: Try to use a hair mask 1-2 times a week, put the mask on before your shower and let the steam warm your hair helping it to absorb the moisturising goodness.

Drinking water in big cities is often avoided for a number of health reasons, one being the toxins found in our tap water such as pesticides, pharmaceutical drugs and disinfectant by-products which can all accumulate in our bodies. These have been linked to cancer, liver or kidney problems and respiratory problems. Our advice would be to make sure we have some form of filter on your showers and on your drinking water and change the filters often. There are many cost-effective water filters for every budget!

TOP TIP: Keep your skin protected by moisturising regularly, especially after you wash your face or body with tap water. Try our Brightening Equalizer Facial Serum.

With 84% organic content including Jojoba Seed Oil, Calendula, Beta-Carotene, infused with skin-nourishing actives, vitamins & antioxidants from Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, MSM & rooibos leaf. 

Have you noticed your skin and hair looking particularly dry from the heating and cold weather? These are the months you need to give them some extra TLC, especially if you are trying to grow your hair you must keep it moisturised to avoid brittle hair breakage. We have put together the perfect bundle to naturally protect your hair and skin: The Hard Water Skin & Hair Saviour/ Hard Water Hero Bundle