Water is something we use on a daily basis. We are so fortunate to have access to water and that should never be taken for granted. Though we are very lucky to have access to clean water – you may have wondered about how tap water effects your beauty routine. We use it to brush our teeth, wash our face and our hair and water quality could have an effect on our skin.  Aesthetic Doctor Maryam Zamani has some advice on how you can manage and limit water damage in your beauty routine.

 
REMOVING MAKEUP
Hard water makes it difficult to clean skin and remove makeup. The more minerals there are in the water, the harder the water is. Hard water makes it more difficult for cleansers and other soaps to work effectively, reducing your ability to? rinse product and makeup ?off your skin?. Even worse by using more product you can create a build up of soap or cleanser residue, which can irritate?? skin and clog pores. And by over cleansing, it may lead to skin irritations. So avoid used excess amounts of soap which can cause acne, dryness and even eczema.In a recent UK study, there was evidence that school children living in hard water areas are 50% more likely to have eczema than those living in softer water areas.

 
TAP WATER
?Tap water can affect the pH levels of the skin. ?Our skin is slightly acidic and acts as a barrier, if this pH is disrupted it can cause a flare up. Hard water tends to be more alkaline which can disrupt your natural pH. ?When the ski...