Research from the University of Sheffield and Kings College, London, shows that exposing the skin to hard water affects the skin barrier and increases the skin’s sensitivity to irritants found in products such as soap and other personal care products.
Hard (calcareous) water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium ions. The pH level of the skin is normally acidic, but hard water has a high alkalinity, which means that it can increase the pH level.
Any change in alkaline pH affects the natural function of the skin and leaves it prone to pathogenic bacteria, which are the ones that cause infections. Here are the health effects of hard water:
It causes itching
Calcareous water contains sodium and this can cause redness and itching of the skin. The skin is not used to the minerals that remain on the skin, which leads to itching.
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