Proper skin and hair care plays an important role in our society for our appearance and well-being. Most of us pay attention to high-quality care products, but often forget the influence of the water we use daily. In fact, not only shampoos, creams, and oils affect our skin and hair – even the water we shower and wash with plays a crucial role. Filtered water can make a big difference, especially in regions with hard water or high concentrations of chlorine and other chemicals. You can test with a simple trick whether your household mainly has hard water. Simply take a glass and some dish soap. Now put some dish soap into the glass and fill it halfway with tap water. If you shake the glass and it looks milky and not very clear, you probably have quite hard water. If it is clear and foamy, your water is soft. But what exactly makes filtered water so beneficial for skin and hair?
Supple skin through soft water
If you live in an area with "hard" water, you have probably noticed that your skin sometimes feels dry or tight after showering or bathing. Hard water contains high amounts of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, which deposit on the skin and can strip natural moisture. This can make the skin drier and more sensitive, which is especially problematic for people with skin conditions like eczema or neurodermatitis.
With a water filter, you can transform hard water into softer, gentler water. This means fewer minerals remain on the skin, and the skin's natural moisture barrier is less disturbed. Filtered, softer water helps your skin maintain its natural suppleness and reduces dry spots. Especially in winter, when the skin is often already stressed by dry heating air, soft, filtered water can be a relief.
Less chlorine – gentler skin
Chlorine is added to tap water in many areas to disinfect it and protect against bacteria and germs. In Germany, adding chlorine to drinking water is rather uncommon, but in other countries, you cannot rely on this luxury. While chlorine is harmless in small amounts for drinking water, it can be irritating to skin and hair. Chlorine strips the skin of natural oils and often leads to dryness, redness, and even itching in sensitive people. Perhaps you have noticed this yourself or in others, that the skin or eyes were visibly irritated after a swimming pool visit.
A water filter that effectively removes chlorine can significantly reduce this burden. As a result, your skin remains softer and less irritated after showering or bathing. People with sensitive skin or skin problems especially benefit from filtered water, as it dries the skin less and better supports the skin's natural pH balance.
Let your hair shine through filtered water
Not only the skin but also the hair reacts to the quality of the water you use daily for showering. Hard water can cause minerals to deposit on the hair, making it dull, difficult to comb, and brittle. Especially with colored hair, hard water can cause the color brilliance to fade faster and make the hair rougher.
Filtered water provides a gentler hair wash. Due to the lower mineral content, hair is not weighed down but remains smooth and shiny. Additionally, care products like shampoos and conditioners rinse out better, reducing residues on the scalp and in the hair. This makes your hair feel lighter and less greasy. Especially for sensitive scalps, filtered water can help soothe irritation and reduce dandruff.
In Germany, about 2 million people suffer from the skin condition psoriasis (commonly known as plaque psoriasis). Even with psoriasis, filtered water can alleviate symptoms on sensitive skin by reducing factors that might irritate the skin.
Support healthy hair growth
The health of the scalp is crucial for healthy hair growth. Hard water and chlorine can dry out and irritate the scalp, leading to itching and dandruff. When the scalp is out of balance, it can also negatively affect hair growth.
Filtered water helps soothe the scalp and maintain its natural moisture balance. A healthy scalp is less prone to inflammation or irritation and provides optimal conditions for strong and healthy hair growth. Especially for people with sensitive scalp or hair loss, showering with filtered water can bring improvement.
Investment in well-being and beauty
Filtered water not only offers health benefits but can also improve the appearance and feel of your skin and hair. Less chlorine, fewer hard minerals, and fewer chemical residues mean your skin retains its moisture and your hair looks shinier and healthier. Whether you struggle with dry skin or brittle hair or simply want to get the best out of your daily care routine – switching to filtered water can be a surprisingly effective step in your beauty routine.
If you feel that your skincare products are not delivering the desired results, the quality of your water might be the crucial factor you have overlooked so far.
