If you have dry flaky skin which does not seem to retain moisture, it may be a good idea to check whether the water being supplied to your home is hard water. This is because hard water can cause symptoms like dry skin due to the specific nature of the hard water itself and the minerals it contains.
When we take a shower or wash our face we do not usually consider the quality of the water we are applying to ourselves. Even with plenty of moisturizer, skin washed in hard water can still feel rough and dry. The problem is that when used with soap, it does not lather as well as soap used with soft water. As a result, when we come to rinse off we may not be washing all of the soap from the skin! Soap that remains on the skin aids in drying it out, leaving you with flaky, itchy skin as well as aiding in the clogging of pores, causing dry skin and possibly other skin irritations.
Because both hard water deposits and cleansing products are left on the skin, it can also cause it to become more irritated and susceptible to damage, especially when it comes to facial skin and the fragile blood vessels beneath. Hard water can even cause your skin to become thinner and aggravate skin conditions, such as rosacea or eczema.
If you have the symptoms such as water stains build up around faucets, sinks and bathtubs it is quite possible that you have a water source that supplies hard water in your area. However, there are solutions to removing the hardness of the water. For a hard water stain removal guide try our ebook for 30 days with proven step-by-step techniques. Another, perhaps easier way, is by installing a water softening device to your supply that will remove the calcium and magnesium minerals from the water.
This should provide you with much softer water allowing you to gain better lathering power and making it much easier to wash off, removing your skin of excess soap and ensuring your skin is softer and more moisturized.
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