Many homeowners have a water softening system installed because they want to stop dealing with limescale and soap scum that dissolved minerals cause. Soft water offers other advantages as well. For instance, less soap and shampoo can be used because soft water doesn't interfere with lathering. In addition, soft water is considered better for the skin and hair.

Smoother Skin

This water keeps skin feeling smoother because it is not saturated with minerals. Some individuals say their skin feels silky when they bathe in this water. They may have first noticed this while showering at a friend's or relative's home that has a softener.

Reduced Eczema Symptoms

People may find that their eczema symptoms decrease when they stop bathing with hard water. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, causes chronic symptoms of dry skin, itching, and redness. Rashes may develop when the skin is particularly irritated. Research has found that eczema is significantly more prevalent in areas where tap water has the highest percentage of minerals.

Improvements may occur because these individuals have delicate skin that reacts negatively to dissolved minerals left behind on the surface.

No Soap Film

Just as dissolved minerals react with soap to create scum on plumbing fixtures, a thin layer of soap film might remain on the skin too. The film clings to minerals on the skin like it does on the surfaces of sinks, bathtubs, and showers. A contributing factor is that soap does not lather well in hard water, leading people to use more of it. Dissolved minerals and a soap film can clog pores, resulting in pimples or the worsening of acne. 

No Detergent Residue on Fabric

Another benefit is being able to use less detergent in the washing machine. People tend to add more when they don't see any suds. It can be difficult to rinse all that detergent away from the fabric. The residue on clothing and sheets may irritate the skin.

In addition, fabric softeners will no longer be necessary. That product also can leave residue on the fabric.

Silky Hair

Soft water can leave hair feeling silkier too, without hard minerals to dry out the strands. Again, no residue remains after rinsing out the shampoo. People who normally use hair conditioners may find they no longer need to unless they always have trouble with tangles.

Homeowners who want to experience these advantages may schedule water softener installation at their earliest convenience. Contact someone like Water Works Colorado Water Purification for more info.

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