Comments on: Why is normal tap water bad for our skin? http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/09/01/why-is-normal-tap-water-bad-for-our-skin/ Natural Beauty Inside Out Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:31:36 -0800 hourly 1 By: Theo http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/09/01/why-is-normal-tap-water-bad-for-our-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-269809 Theo Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:29:02 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=1685#comment-269809 Another important thing to note is that most tap water in the United States is hard water (has a high mineral content). These minerals reduce water's efficacy as a cleaning agent (you can experiment by trying to lather soap under the sink, hard water has a difficult time making soap lather). The minerals can also irritate your skin. Flourinated water is another concern. Flouride has been linked to a number of skin conditions, including acne. I would recommend washing your face with distilled water. It is slightly acidic (pH is a little under 5) - which is a good thing considering your face's acid mantle is also slightly acidic, and doesn't contain chlorine or minerals. You will find that your face feels amazingly clean after washing with distilled water. Another important thing to note is that most tap water in the United States is hard water (has a high mineral content). These minerals reduce water’s efficacy as a cleaning agent (you can experiment by trying to lather soap under the sink, hard water has a difficult time making soap lather). The minerals can also irritate your skin. Flourinated water is another concern. Flouride has been linked to a number of skin conditions, including acne. I would recommend washing your face with distilled water. It is slightly acidic (pH is a little under 5) – which is a good thing considering your face’s acid mantle is also slightly acidic, and doesn’t contain chlorine or minerals. You will find that your face feels amazingly clean after washing with distilled water.

]]> By: Jo http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/09/01/why-is-normal-tap-water-bad-for-our-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-255766 Jo Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:10:07 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=1685#comment-255766 Uh oh. For me I've been using tap water for shower and cleansing ever since I was born. Good advice on using mineral water on the face, I definitely try it out but as for me I don't have any water purifier or filter in my house due to financial difficulty I guess I have no choice but to continue doing so. <font color="#990033"><strong>Jo</strong>: Maybe you can try it just after washing your face, clean with mineral water mix with toner on a cotton pad. That's what I do now.</font> Uh oh. For me I’ve been using tap water for shower and cleansing ever since I was born. Good advice on using mineral water on the face, I definitely try it out but as for me I don’t have any water purifier or filter in my house due to financial difficulty I guess I have no choice but to continue doing so.

Jo: Maybe you can try it just after washing your face, clean with mineral water mix with toner on a cotton pad. That’s what I do now.

]]> By: Edith http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/09/01/why-is-normal-tap-water-bad-for-our-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-249148 Edith Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:05:16 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=1685#comment-249148 We use a shower filter and a water purifier in our home. Helps to keep skin looking younger and helps give relief from dry skin. The drinking water is something called alkaline ionized water and it is the best tasting water. <font color="#990033"><strong>Edith</strong>: Wow, you're lucky!</font> We use a shower filter and a water purifier in our home. Helps to keep skin looking younger and helps give relief from dry skin. The drinking water is something called alkaline ionized water and it is the best tasting water.

Edith: Wow, you’re lucky!

]]> By: nyc http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/09/01/why-is-normal-tap-water-bad-for-our-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-248667 nyc Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:47:52 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=1685#comment-248667 just to share with you what i experienced. yah clean filtered water is good for skin. but once you start you can't stop. like in cases where you gotta travel or outstation and switch back to normal tap water, your skin will have breakouts as it's already used to being washed by clean water. <font color="#990033"><strong>NYC</strong>: Hey, that's good information you're sharing! You're right. The skin could suffer adversely if exposed to normal water again. Definitely something to think about for those contemplating using filtered water.</font> just to share with you what i experienced. yah clean filtered water is good for skin. but once you start you can’t stop. like in cases where you gotta travel or outstation and switch back to normal tap water, your skin will have breakouts as it’s already used to being washed by clean water.

NYC: Hey, that’s good information you’re sharing! You’re right. The skin could suffer adversely if exposed to normal water again. Definitely something to think about for those contemplating using filtered water.

]]> By: Ways to use mineral water for beauty and skincare | Viva Woman http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/09/01/why-is-normal-tap-water-bad-for-our-skin/comment-page-1/#comment-247402 Ways to use mineral water for beauty and skincare | Viva Woman Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:35:32 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=1685#comment-247402 [...] you want to know why mineral water is better than tap water, just read one of my previous entries why normal tap water is bad for our skin. Oh, and one more thing. Choose mineral water from the reputable brands like Evian and Volvic. I [...] [...] you want to know why mineral water is better than tap water, just read one of my previous entries why normal tap water is bad for our skin. Oh, and one more thing. Choose mineral water from the reputable brands like Evian and Volvic. I [...]

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