{"id":141211,"date":"2023-11-19T20:01:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T20:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/?p=141211"},"modified":"2023-11-19T20:01:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T20:01:57","slug":"hard-tap-water-can-leave-skin-itchy-hair-dry-and-even-cause-stomach-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magdelaine.net\/lifestyle\/hard-tap-water-can-leave-skin-itchy-hair-dry-and-even-cause-stomach-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Hard tap water can leave skin itchy, hair dry and even cause stomach problems"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Having hard water at home might not seem like a pressing issue, especially as certain areas of the country are more prone to it.<\/p>\n

Hard water refers to water that has high mineral content and can therefore cause limescale build up in your pipes and kettles, among other things.<\/p>\n

But experts have warned this can also have a negative impact on our health, with some disturbing results.<\/p>\n

Andy Ellis, bathroom expert at SteamShowerStore, explained: \u201cMost start to notice signs of hard water after picking up on a slight mineral taste when drinking out of the tap.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt first it can seem harmless, but prolonged exposure to hard water can result in digestive issues and itchy scalps which can make the problem uncomfortable to live with.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s always worth installing water softeners and calling plumbers in to remove limescale from the pipes to prevent the issue from getting worse.\u201d<\/p>\n

He warned that itchy skin, stomach problems and dry hair are all signs of hard water at home.<\/p>\n

Itchy skin<\/h3>\n

If your skin gets itchy shortly after bathing it\u2019s \u201clikely\u201d due to the water system pushing out high-mineral content, Andy said.<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cThe minerals strip the natural oils from the body making the skin dry and resulting in uncomfortable itching.\u201d<\/p>\n

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