Have you ever stepped out of the shower and your skin feels instantly itchy? You wonder why, and can't help but scratch? You then check your skin in the mirror and you spot redness and dry patches? Or notice your hair becoming increasingly dry with dandruff and looking lacklustre? What if we told you the culprit behind these common problems might be lurking in your own bathroom?
The truth is, the mains water we use daily - for showering, bathing, and handwashing - contains chlorine. This chemical can wreak havoc on your skin and hair, leading to unwanted itchiness, dryness and dullness.
There's a simple solution that can dramatically enhance your bathroom experience and remove these uncomfortable experiences. Continue reading to discover how you can achieve happier skin and hair...
How does showering in mains water chlorine affect our skin and hair?
While chlorine is added to our mains water to kill bacteria, it can have adverse consequences for our skin and hair health. Acting as a harsh disinfectant, chlorine can disrupt the skin's natural barrier, responsible for retaining moisture and shielding against irritants. This disruption can lead to dryness, irritation, and exacerbate existing skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis.
The financial burden of trying to combat chronic dry skin can be significant, with the costs of moisturisers, creams, and potential medical treatments adding up rapidly.
Chlorine's impact can extend to hair colouring as well. For those who live in older homes with copper pipes, the chlorine running through these pipes can accelerate fading colour and brassy tones. Additionally, it can compromise hair health, leading to dryness, brittleness, and increased breakage.
Fortunately, there's an easy solution at hand: water filtration for your shower. By filtering your water you can minimise the damaging effects of chlorine for your skin and hair. This simple addition can lead to long-term savings on skincare and haircare products, as well as potential reductions in medical expenses.
With simple screw-in functionality to your existing shower head, and no plumbing required, the SF240-CH shower filter uses KDF media to remove* sediment, chemicals and heavy metals in your shower water. Additionally! The SF240-CH shower filter also includes carbon filtration, which can help in a small way to reduce your intake of PFAS 'forever chemicals' in your shower routine*
How does using unfiltered water at the bathroom sink affect our skin and hands?
If you (like many of us) have sensitive skin, you will know the amount of time and money spent on soothing products in an attempt to reduce redness and keep our face and hands feeling hydrated.
However, have you ever considered the water you use to cleanse your skin and wash your hands with? In reality, every time you cleanse your face, wash your hands, or even shave in mains water, you're exposing your skin to the negative effects of chlorine. This constant exposure can strip away your skin's natural oils, leaving it vulnerable to dryness, irritation.
Sadly, if the exposure to chlorine from our shower head wasn't already drying enough, our face and hands are being fed additional irritant exposure to chlorine at the bathroom sink. Meaning it now makes sense as to why our expensive and specialised skincare products might not be working as we want them to, and be keeping ourselves in the same repetitive cycle.
Adding filtration to your bathroom sink can be a game changer to minimise these drying effects for our skin and hands. Another bonus? Installing filtration here means you can even fill up a cup and drink great tasting water from your bathroom!
Perfect for even the smallest bathrooms, the PureMix Z2's compact design seamlessly integrates under your sink without compromising on performance. Its unique feature of connecting to your existing mixer tap means there is no need for an additional filter tap, saving valuable counter space!
At the heart of the Z2 lies its advanced 3-stage filtration technology. This powerful system effectively removes chlorine, sediment, rust, and algae. By filtering out these harmful elements, the Z2 can help protect your skin from the drying and irritating effects of chlorine in mains water. With the inclusion of carbon filtration, the Z2 can also help in a small way to reduce your exposure to PFAS chemicals*
A small investment that pays off
Bathroom water filtration might seem like an additional expense, however there is no denying it is a strategic move towards improved skin and hair health. Experiencing reduced reliance on expensive moisturising treatments, longer-lasting hair colour (meaning less visits to the hair salon), and an overall improvement on skin, hair, and hands can be life changing, and a priceless investment in yourself! Trust us, your skin and hair (and wallet!) will thank you for it.
If you would like to remove chlorine and a range of other mains water contaminants for the whole house, check out the FilterWall™ here.
Why choose Puretec systems?
For over 30 years, Puretec has been providing exceptional water purification solutions across Australia and New Zealand. You can trust that you're getting top-quality water filtration solutions tailored to your needs. As trusted experts in water filtration, we offer world-class solutions that embody our commitment to 'Perfecting Water'. Explore our range of reverse osmosis systems and experience the health benefits of pure, clean water.
