Comments on: Why is normal tap water bad for our skin?

By: sesame

sesame — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:41:58 +0000

That’s a nifty idea. Just that it’s not too convenient for daily usage.

By: Isabelle

Isabelle — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:27:44 +0000

A cheap solution could be to let chlorine evaporate by itself. Just leave the tap water sit overnight and use it in the morning.

By: Theo

Theo — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:29:02 +0000

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

Jo — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:10:07 +0000

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

Edith — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:05:16 +0000

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!