One thing to consider when trying to improve the look and feel of your hair and skin is the effect of hard water on your body. It can keep your expensive shampoo, soaps and rinses from working effectively.
Not only does your body suffer when you bathe in hard water, but so does everything else in your home. Scum builds up in your bathtub, shower, and sink; your dishes and glasses have water stains on them; and your appliances that use water will have chemical damage that can shorten their lives. Hard water also reduces the efficiency of the detergent that cleans your clothes.
Hard water has harmful minerals like calcium and magnesium in it. Iron and manganese, also found in hard water, leave stains in the bathtub, shower, sinks, and on clothing. On top of that, consider that these mineral deposits clog up your water heater and the pipes that supply water to and throughout your house, slowing water flow and causing burst pipes.
So, what do you do about it? Paul the Plumber recommends you install a water softener to dispose of these harmful minerals and any floating particles found in hard water before the water enters your home. It will also improve the look and feel of your hair and skin.