Most people would assume that filtered water is only for drinking or consumption. However, if you’re a vanity crazed, aesthetically obsessed, hyper-pigmentation-conscious, skin care aficionado, my approach to facial cleansing might not seem so drastic. On another note, maybe if you really knew what was lurking in the same water you put on your face, everyday, maybe even twice a day, again, you wouldn’t think my reasoning is so far fetched.
One of the most important clear skin tips I can give you is to use filtered water. When washing your skin with unfiltered tap water, you’re potentially detracting from your skin’s appearance rather than enhancing it.
Have you ever spent long periods of time in a swimming pool? Sure you have. Ever pay attention to the difference in texture after you get out? Does your skin feel dry, puckered and wrinkly? Probably so. That’s because the tap water is sucking the life out of your buoyantly beautiful and moisturized skin, in addition to the chlorine. The same thing applies to when you take long soothing and relaxing baths. Well my dear, the only thing really relaxed is your mental state, because you just might be actually stressing your skin out.
Washing your face, and the rest of your body, with chlorinated water can have a very drying effect on your skin. Repeated exposure to chlorinated water
causes skin to become dry maybe even a little flaky, which can lead to problems with clogged pores and acne.
Additionally, chlorine causes skin to lose its elasticity, which may lead to an early onset of fine lines and wrinkles, which can rob you of your youthful appearance.
When you start washing your face with filtered water, you’ll quickly realize this is the most valuable of all clear skin tips. Within just a few weeks of using de-chlorinated water to cleanse your skin, you’ll notice your complexion is clearer and your skin is softer than ever before.
I purchased a PUR water faucet filter at Wal-Mart for a well worth it $19.26 and boy, have i gotten a quick R.O.I.
I’ve thought about trying this for ages… did this work for you?
Yes!!! I love the difference it has made. It’s definitely worth it.
That’s awesome! Definitely going to the supermarket for a BIG bottle of water to start with, hopefully it will work for me too! If it does, definitely buying a good filter! Keep your blog up, its really great!
Thanks a bunch. I will try to keep fresh topics and interesting skin subjects for my readers. If you have any suggestions feel free to email me @ KIAWhiting@gmail.com or even on twitter @colourgirls.