How Water Softeners Benefit Skin and Hair Health

Improving Skin and Hair Health

Water softeners play a pivotal role in improving the overall health of our skin and hair. By eliminating the harsh minerals found in hard water, these systems provide water that is gentle, leading to softer skin, shinier hair, and overall enhanced well-being.

How Hard Water Affects Skin and Hair: Dryness and Residue

Hard water is laden with minerals like calcium and magnesium. When we shower or wash our hands, these minerals can strip the skin and hair of their natural oils, leading to dryness, irritation, and a dull appearance. Moreover, these minerals often leave a residue on the skin and hair, which can clog pores and result in acne or dandruff.

Benefits of Showering in Softened Water

Many individuals who have made the switch from hard to soft water have reported dramatic improvements in the health and appearance of their skin and hair. Common testimonies include smoother and softer skin, reduced skin irritations, shinier and more manageable hair, and a decrease in hair breakage and split ends.

Is Softened Water Better for Sensitive Skin?

For those with sensitive skin or conditions like eczema or psoriasis, softened water can be particularly beneficial. Hard water can exacerbate these conditions, leading to increased itchiness and flare-ups. Softened water, on the other hand, is gentler and can aid in the healing and management of such skin concerns.

Which Water Softener is Right For Your Home?

Whether you're looking to improve the health of your skin and hair or alleviate skin conditions, a water softener can be an invaluable addition to your home. Picking a water softener starts by determining the size, or grain capacity, you'd need for your home. Check out our article on properly sizing a water softener for your home for more insight. Our most recommend model would be the Fleck 5600SXT deluxe water softener. This model has been proven to be effective at solving hard water problems for countless customers, resulting in both healthier skin and hair for their families and leaving their homes free of hard water problems. 

We're Here To Help You

Don't hesitate to look to us for professional assistance. Our experts at Mid Atlantic Water have been helping customers make the right choice for their home's water problems for nearly 30 years. If you have any questions with water problems in your home or which water softener is right for you, we're here to help. Contact us however you'd like:

• Text us at 443-277-2204 
• Give us a call at 800-460-5810 
• Email us at support@midatlanticwater.net.