Cause and Solutions

Clogged pores and breakouts
Cause: Hard water minerals leaving a film of soap scum on skin
Solution: Combine filtered honey and cinnamon to create a face mask

Dry skin
Cause: Minerals in hard water stripping the skin of natural oils
Solution: Apply warm coconut oil to skin before bed and wash off in the morning

Razor burn
Cause: Hard water makes skin sensitive
Solution: Apply Aloe Vera to the irritated area

Dry hair
Cause: Hard water mineral buildup on your scalp and hair
Solution: Apply a mashed avocado to wet hair and let sit for 10 minutes

Greasy scalp
Cause: Hard water minerals combined with your natural oils
Solution: Apply dry shampoo

Brassy tint in your hair
Cause: Combined effect of hard water and chlorine
Solution: Wash hair with purple shampoo

Flaky scalp
Cause: Hard water minerals
Solution: Apply warm olive oil to the scalp and leave in for one hour

Hard water contains high mineral content (calcium, magnesium and iron) which can distress both your hair and skin. One simple solution is to install a water softener. By having soft water you can eliminate the grooming problems from hard water listed above. Soft water is an easy solution to help you look and feel your best this holiday season.

There are a few options when it comes to installing a water softener. To learn more about the different options visit the “Install & Maintain” tab on our website.

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Around 85 percent of America has hard water, and it could be putting a damper on your personal beauty routine. Hard water contains high levels of minerals that can clog your pores, causing harm to your skin. So, before you reach for the spooky green clay mask to temporarily calm down the redness in your skin, learn more about hard water effects on skin and how you can permanently fix the problem.

How Hard Water Effects Your Skin

• Soap Scum: The high mineral content of hard water leaves a film leading to clogged pores and breakouts.
• Razor burn: Hard water makes skin more sensitive, which can lead to razor burn and shaving bumps.
• Dry skin: Hard water strips the skin of natural oils, which causes dry skin. People with psoriasis or eczema will often experience increased dryness or irritation.

October is the perfect time to start thinking about changing up your beauty routine. You may be spending hard-earned dollars on cosmetic products to fix the problem rather than fixing the actual problem at hand. The solution to rid your skin of hard water is a water softener.

Installing a water softener will remove the calcium and magnesium in your water and replace it with sodium or potassium. By removing these hard minerals you can eliminate pesky skin problems that could get worse in the winter months. Installing and utilizing a water softener is a great way to prepare your skin for the winter months ahead.

Get some relief and request a free hard water test kit today!

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