piper_coleman•7mo ago

Our town's new water quality report explains a lot of skin issues.

Hard water is wrecking clients' skin.

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simonr517mo ago

Question whether hard water's the main culprit. Lots of my clients with perfect skin only use a basic shower filter.

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wadereed7mo ago

Seriously, I caught a podcast where a skin doctor talked about hard water. She said the minerals can leave a real film on your skin that doesn't rinse off easy. That gunk can throw your skin's balance out of whack and make it feel rough. But a simple filter probably handles chlorine, which is another MAJOR irritant. So hard water might not be the only villain, but it's for sure a factor for some.

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kevin_martin7mo ago

For years, I brushed off hard water complaints as mostly hype. Then my cousin moved to a town with terrible water and her chronic redness cleared up after installing a softener. That film wadereed mentioned is real; it stops soap from rinsing clean and leaves residue. It's not everyone's issue, but for some, hard water is a big piece of the puzzle.

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