Hard water and showerheads - skin health

[misterium]

Hi fellas,

Here in Las Vegas in my neighborhood, the water from the tap is very hard and tastes gross. Most people uses filters to get their drinking water, and I don't blame them.

So in terms of the water that comes from our showers, would any of you suggest a filter for the showerhead to help with our skin health? Is this a valid concern in terms of scalp and skin condition overall?

I also heard that some people suggest using CLR to clean their showerhead every few months... I may have to try that.

Thanks,
-Mike

 

[VWdude]

I am just assuming that it cannot be as good as clear crisp water but at the same time I don't know how it can be bad... I'm sure someone will post a link then go on and on about it though... just a matter of time!

CLR for the showerhead is good, gets rid of all the build up. Even then, it still depends on the type of water you are getting.

 

[Cassin]

Send a PM and direct BadHairDecade to this thread if he doesn't reply, he has some interesting input about this subject.

EDIT: Well as soon as I type it.........

 

[BadHairDecade]

My water used to reek of chlorine, so I bought a Aquasana showerhead filter. It got rid of the chlorine smell, skin feels not so dry anymore. As for hair,
well I used to have a mild itch. Nothing too bad. After a few weeks of using the filter the itch disappeared. Could just be coincedence. Still, It's nice not smelling chlorine while showering.

 

[misterium]

Thanks guys... I'm gonna look into buying a filter.

 

[BadHairDecade]

Go to http://www.aquasana.com I'ts the best one out that's affordable. Another thiing to think about is your water pressure. If it's low already a cheap filter will make it much worse. The Aquasana doesn't reduce the pressure much at all.

 

[jimmystanley]

hard water can also thicken up the appearance of your hair a bit compared to soft water