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  Hard water contains a high level of calcium and magnesium. These minerals can be toxic if not filtered out properly. On the other hand, soft water has a lower concentration of ions and easily lathers with soap.      We will learn further about hard water and soft water down below. What is Hard Water? Hard water is household water that contains a high concentration of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. These minerals are not toxic but they can still be harmful to the human body at high levels. Effects of Hard Water High levels of minerals have effects from minor irritation to highly destructive properties. Hard water causes cloudy water spots in sinks, dishes, silverware, and bathtubs. It also causes white, crusty deposits on tea kettles and coffee pots. Bathing and showering in hard water can make your skin feel dry and itchy. Since shampoo does not lather up very well in hard water, it leaves your hair looking limp and dry. What is Soft Water...

When it comes down to treating chronic skin diseases such as eczema, softened water can make all the difference. Recent research proves that hard water has negative effects on the skin. Scientists at the University of Sheffield and King's College London proved that hard water damages the skin, raises the risk of infection and contributes to the development of Eczema. What is Eczema? Eczema or Atopic Eczema is the name of a chronic skin disease which causes irritation and flaky skin. This skin condition causes itchiness and patchiness of dry skin across the body. Eczema damages the skin barrier function which is the glue of your skin. The uppermost layer of the skin is the skin barrier function that protects from excessive transepidermal water loss (TWEL). This destruction of barrier function makes your skin more sensitive and prone to infection and dryness. Causes of Eczema The most common reasons for Eczema are poor diet, negligible shower habits, contact with household ...