"Do not drink from the crane!" - Remember how we warned us as a child, asked for sure to boil the water before pouring it into a glass? Now in homes and offices are filters or coolers that allow you to quench your thirst without fear of your health. But the water from the crane still negatively affects the skin condition. We do not boil and do not filter it before wash your hands, dishes or gender.
Tap water is not just a H2O, and other chemical elements are included in its formula. In small quantities, some compounds are even needed by the body. But at large concentrations, they will deteriorate in varying degrees the structure of the skin.
We will examine the water in order to understand what and how the protective shell of our body weakens.
"Do not drink from under the crane!"
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Rigidity
The water contains calcium and magnesium ions, which directly affect the level of rigidity. The higher the indicator - the thicker the layer of scale on the kettle and precipitation in the pipes, washing machine.
Hard water spoils her hair: they dump, become brittle. And also spoils the skin: dryness, peeling, permanent sensation of depths appears. It is impossible to ignore these symptoms, they indicate problems that can further lead to eczema or atopic dermatitis.
Alkalinity
The amount of hydrogen ions contained in it is affected by the pH of the water (H) and hydroxyl radicals (OH). If there is more hydrogen in the liquid, then the medium becomes alkaline, OH is prevailing. Polyshtral waters can provoke dry epidermis, sylnic acid - skin irritation and mucous membranes. The ideal environment for the skin is weak or neutral. In this case, the acid-alkaline balance of water is close to the level of human skin.
Other inorganic elements
In a different quantity in water, copper, nickel, zinc, iron, lead are also present in the water. A large concentration of these substances provokes skin problems up to the development of serious dermatological diseases.
Chlorine impurities
Chlorine is used at cleaning stations as the cheapest and efficient means in the fight against various microorganisms (kills and malicious, and useful). With bacteria, it copes perfectly, but also easily reacts with other elements. As a result, compounds are obtained, much more dangerous than chlorine itself. Some of them are carcinogenic and can lead to skin cancer.
In tap water, many chemical impurities
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Skin protection
Less contact with water - wash, wash, wash - not everyone will succeed. But each of us can protect your skin from the inside and outside.
First Rule: Strengthen Immunity. Problems and diseases progress especially quickly when the human body is most vulnerable. Eat more vitamins, do not be nervous and pour so that the body can cope with the surrounding harmful factors.
Rule Second: Drink more water (clean, drinking) to prevent dehydration of the skin and the whole organism.
Rule Third: Protect the skin during contact with water. A special cream barrier will help strengthen the natural protective function of the skin and secure it from external stimuli. It is important to apply the tool before, and not after contact with water, as it happens in the case of a conventional hand cream. The cream creates a barrier that does not allow skin contact with harmful impurities.
Follow the quality of water and control the skin protection. This will help avoid serious dermatological diseases and keep your health. Remember that the disease is much easier to prevent than cure.