Hair and skin health are a major priority for many people, feeling your best in your most natural state can be a huge self-esteem boost. Although using skincare and haircare products may assist in overall appearance, to get long lasting healthy hair and skin it’s important to focus on the first step of any beauty routine, the shower! The creators of Filtered Beauty™, the latest beauty tool in shower technology, have provided a list of 5 reason why your standard shower water may be affecting your hair and skin and overall health and well-being.
1. Hard Water - The hardness of water is determined by the levels of nasty contaminates it contains, chemicals such as magnesium, calcium, chlorine, aluminium, pesticides, copper, mercury, lead and more. It is Estimated that there are up to 50 different contaminates added to Australia’s water supply, with others putting this figure closer to 2,000 when by-products are considered.
2. Hair Health – Contaminants found in hard water produce a film on the hair, making it hard for moisture to penetrate. This leaves hair dry and prone to breakage as well causing chlorine-related dandruff and an itchy scalp. Hard water also contributes to salon hair colour not lasting as long as it should as well as causing yellow and brassy tones in blonde hair.
3. Skin Health - Hard Shower water can leave your skin feeling dehydrated as it strips away the natural moisture. This may lead to acne, eczema, and irritation. The minerals in hard water can also change the pH balance of your skin, weakening it as a barrier against harmful bacteria and infections.
4. Premature Aging - Vitamin C has long been recognised as playing an important role in the appearance of firm and youthful-looking skin. Vitamin C can help to assist with fine lines and wrinkles, and stimulates collagen production, it can assist in being a great anti-aging product.
5. Overall, Health - When showering, you absorb and inhale chemicals and contaminants which can affect your respiratory system, provoking asthma, migraines, and fatigue.
To address these issues filtered beauty has come out with a line of shower purifiers, which are quickly becoming the latest must have beauty tool!
