MAJOR SECRET CAUSE OF DRY SKIN AND ACNE

by mary schook
Over the last few years I have seen acne skyrocket with people that never suffered with it as teenagers. Letters come in to me from all around the world asking me to help them get rid of it. While hormones, lack of sleep and poor diet are big contributors to acne, the water you shower with could be the big silent culprit in the battle against acne.

Hard water is one of the big reasons spots build on your dishes in the dishwasher. The soap never really gets a chance to fully foam up and do its job and is difficult to rinse off. The same happens with your skin. Dirt and soap accumulate on top of the skin and in the pores with the help of a hot shower (steam).

How water effects your skin and hair isn't news. Shannon Doherty from the old Beverly Hills 90210 tv drama was reported to ONLY wash her hair with Evian water resulting in ultra shiny hair. Bottled water was so unheard of and such a luxury in the 90's, but she was definitely on to something.

It's a secret even amongst my clients that I only used distilled water in my services. For starters distilled water tends to be more acidic. Acid keeps bacteria from invading the body and causing infections and acne. Second, unlike hard water, distilled water actually rinses away soap and skincare products instead of leaving a film or residue. I also find myself using a lot less product.

You can use all of the best acne products on the market, but if you're using hard water you're likely to have skin problems at some point whether it's dry skin, breakouts, etc. Hard water is harsh!

The solution can be as simple as saving face washing time separate from shower time with distilled water or investing in a water filter. Check out Amazon's top ten shower heads by CLICKING HERE.