“The quality of water, whether it is used for drinking, irrigation or recreational purposes, is significant for health in both developing and developed countries worldwide.” - World Health Organization (WHO)
Maintaining personal hygiene is a process that enhances overall wellbeing. Sadly, this experience is negatively impacted by hard water and water with too many contaminants that result in many skin and hair problems. Water quality impact on overall health, hair, and skin, as well as the use of shower filters for healthier hair and skin are discussed herein.
Importance of water quality for our overall health
Clean and pure water is essential for various facets of human life, including hydration, food preparation, and personal hygiene. Water quality plays a vital role in maintaining our overall health and well-being too. Water quality impacts our overall health in numerous, well-understood ways. Using contaminated water can lead to various health issues, such as waterborne infections, long-term chronic illnesses, skin irritation, rashes, brittle or mottled-colored hair.
Beyond quenching our thirst, water serves as a vital elixir for optimal health. From aiding digestion and facilitating nutrient absorption to promoting clear, radiant skin and lustrous hair, its quality impacts overall health. Clean and pure water helps to maintain hydration, prevent dryness, and reduce the risk of skin and scalp health, ensuring healthy and glowing skin with shiny and soft tresses.
Hard water bathed hair and skin has some frustrating impacts. The hardness of water is defined by the salts (Calcium Carbonate [CaCO3] and magnesium Sulphate [MgSO4]) present in it. Water is defined as being “Hard” when the above molecules present at 10 grains per gallon (gpg) or 17.1 mg/L . Similarly, chlorinated water also makes hair dry, fragile, frizzy, and tangled. Skin becomes dry, flaky, and rough after a shower with hard or chlorinated water.
By prioritizing water quality, we protect ourselves, our communities, and future generations from the harmful consequences of contaminated water. Let us cherish the purity of water, for it holds the power to nurture our bodies and unlock our true potential.
Introduction to shower filters and their role in improving water quality
Suppose the drinking water is impure and contaminated. In that case, we can use water filters like Home Master’s Reverse Osmosis System(RO) and other filters for healthy drinking water, but what to do for water for showering and hair washing? Poor water quality and chlorinated water can adversely affect hair and our skin, which become more damaged with prolonged exposure. Some people have found that their hair becomes drier and frizzier even after brief exposure to water high in chlorine and its accompanying disinfection byproducts.
Time to consider shower filters to prevent hair damage and skin issues due to chlorine and chlorine disinfection byproducts. Shower filters are one possible solution to problem skin and hair issues resulting from chlorinated water. They can remove the harmful chemicals and impurities responsible for dry skin, frizz-hairs, dandruff, and more. Healthy, softer, shining, and glossy hair and skin are no more a distant dream, when using a shower filter to treat typical chlorinated tap water.
Shower filters are available primarily in two styles; showerhead and inline shower filters. The showerhead is an all-in-one model with a built-in filter for a more compact installation with more clearance than an added inline filter. They offer a variety of spray settings such as creating a spa-like experience or rain-like showering experiences with excellent quality and flow.
Source: Home Master’s Shower Pure 7 with Chlorgon Filter & 7 Showering Modes
Home Master’s Shower Pure 7 Filtered Shower Head is one of the best shower head filters that use Chlorgon to filter out water impurities like chlorine, sediment, odors, and soluble metals with a pH-balanced showering experience.
Alternatively, Inline Filters or High-Output Shower Filters are the filter cartridges to be installed between the shower arm and the showerhead as an inexpensive way to get a pure showering experience. The shower arm is the water pipe that delivers the water to your showerhead; using an inline filter cartridge between these two ensures the good water quality with each shower.
Source: Home Master’s Shower Filters
Negative effects of these contaminants on our skin and hair
Chlorinated city water has high levels of chemicals like chlorine and TTHMs, which can damage hair. These chemicals can make the scalp dry, rough, and more likely to flake. Dry skin can show signs of aging by creating lines and wrinkles.
During the summer, the water becomes even more highly chlorinated because it evaporates more readily and so municipalities add more to the water supply. Then because of the summer heat, we wash our hair more often, increasing exposure to these chemicals.
Benefits of Using a Shower Filter
Shower filters remove chlorine and chemicals from the water before they can interact with the skin and hair, and prevent chlorine inhalation as the hot shower water aerates the chlorine. Some of the fantastic benefits of using a shower filter with chlorinated water are listed here.
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Reduces skin irritation
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Less acne and spots on the skin
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Promotes healthier hair and skin
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Keeps skin and hair moisturized
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Brings back the glow and shine
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Minimizes wrinkles, fine lines, and signs of aging
Explore the range of the best shower filters by Home Master, one of the leading water filtration and RO system providers, to get the best water quality from showers and taps.
Choosing the Right Shower Filter
Shower filters come in various usages and features; to choose the ‘right’ shower filter, one should keep focus on these factors.
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Filtration technology and filtering capacity
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Ease of installation and pressure
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Durability and quality
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Cartridge life span
For further assistance, use the Home Master’s Buying Guide or call 1-877-693-7873 for a prompt response.
Conclusion
Chlorinated city water can have adverse effects on skin and hair. It can lead to itchy, dry skin, and damaged hair and scalp. However, a shower filter can help remove chemical contaminants from the water, leaving the skin and hair feeling softer and healthier.