We all love a long, warm shower! But your shower water is not as harmless as you may think, it showers chlorine treated water over you every time you wash.
Find out how this affects your health and why getting a Süla Premium Filter could be better for you.
What does unfiltered shower water do to your hair and skin?
Showering with unfiltered water, or water with high mineral/metal content can worsen existing skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Unfiltered shower water can also leave your skin feeling dry and looking scaly after each shower.
It can also be bad news for your hair. Aside from minerals, unfiltered water contains oxidisers that can leave your scalp feeling dry and irritated. The residue from unfiltered water blocks out moisture, making your hair dry and causing your scalp to become itchy and flaky.
Heavy metals are an even bigger problem for colour treated hair. Leaving blondes dull, colours fading and hair brittle and dry. Trust us! We've seen this over and over again in our salons over 25 years. And it's getting worse!
Chlorine and its effects:
There’s more bad news. 'Town' water is often treated with chlorine to eliminate microorganisms like bacteria. Although chlorine is widely used to disinfect water, it combines with organic matter in the supply and forms a byproduct called trihalomethanes (THMs), a group of chemicals.
Chloroform, a known carcinogen is among the most common of these THM byproducts. Other THMs like dichloramines and trichloramines, which are byproducts of chloramines, can be toxic when inhaled, ingested, or absorbed by the skin.
The effects of drinking water that has either been chlorinated are well-studied: a meta-analysis of existing scientific literature found a connection between, ingestion of chlorination byproducts in water to rectal and bladder cancer in humans.
Exposure to chlorination byproducts every time you shower should be cause for greater concern. Inhaling THMs and other byproducts (as chlorine gas) during showers can enter the bloodstream and are potentially more harmful. These toxins can be absorbed by the skin: studies suggest that the chloroform absorbed from a 10-minute shower is at least equal to drinking 2 liters of chlorine treated water on a daily basis.
Benefits of using a Premium shower filter
A premium shower filter is more than just a pretty bathroom addition. It could help to protect you and your family from the harmful effects of chlorinated water.
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Eliminates chemical impurities: Premium shower filters can remove chlorine from 'treated' water. The Vitamin C, KDF-55, Coconut Shell/Charcoal and Calcium Sulphite contained in the filter interact with chlorine in water by consuming it.
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Removes heavy metals and ammonia: Premium shower filters can remove heavy metals, ammonia and trace minerals which is great news for hair!
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Improves hair and skin health – Negative ion, Tourmaline ceramic and far infrared mineral beads can lower the ph of the water bringing it closer to hair and skins natural level. This reduces frizz and static. Maifan stone provides slow release trace minerals like calcium, zinc and magnesium which are beneficial for hair and skin.
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Improves respiratory health: Chlorine is a halogen and inhaling chlorine fumes in the shower can irritate the respiratory lining. Studies have found that low-level exposure to chlorine fumes can cause mucus membrane inflammation in humans. Exposure to high concentrations of chlorine can cause coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath. A premium shower filter can eliminate chlorine in your shower. This prevents you from inhaling toxic fumes that can cause irritation and respiratory issues.
Making small changes to your home, such as installing a premium shower filter can go a long way to improving wellness and protecting your family from harmful chemicals.
Shop Süla Premium Filters today and feel the difference.