Is Your Water Affecting Your Skin? The Hidden Link Between Unfiltered Water and Skin Conditions Like Eczema
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When we think about the causes of skin issues like eczema, acne, or dry, irritated skin, we often don’t know where to look but blame diet, stress, hereditary links or skincare products. These are all valid but there's one culprit that’s often overlooked - your water.
Whether it's the water you drink or the water you shower in, unfiltered water can have a direct and sever impact on your overall health and skin health. What we know -
The Shower/Bath Problem: Chlorine, Heavy Metals, and Your Skin Barrier
Most municipal (standard council supply) water supplies are treated with chlorine to kill bacteria and pathogens. While this may keep the water "safe" to drink, it's not necessarily safe for you and your skin.
Chlorine strips the skin of natural oils, weakening your skin barrier, the protective layer (Stratum Corneum) that keeps moisture in and irritants out. For people with sensitive skin or conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis, this can lead to:
- Increased dryness
- Increased Flare-ups and inflammation
- Itchiness or redness after showering
To make matters worse, hot showers open up your pores, allowing chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants to be more easily absorbed or to irritate skin even further.
The Drinking Water Issue: Internal Hydration and Toxin Exposure
We often hear that drinking water is good for your skin, and that’s certainly true, but only if the water is clean.
We are constantly seeing DO NOT DRINK and BOIL WATER notices throughout the country due to poo water quality.
Tap water can contain trace levels of contaminants like:
- Chlorine and chloramine
- Lead and other heavy metals
- PFAS (so-called "forever chemicals")
- Pesticide residues
- Fluoride (Neurotoxin)
- Nitrates
Consuming this over time may:
- Disrupt the body’s detoxification processes
- Stress your liver and kidneys
- Aggravate inflammatory conditions — including skin-related ones
- Cause headaches
- Cancer has been linked to high nitrates levels
For people prone to eczema or other autoimmune-related skin conditions, these hidden toxins can be a silent trigger, worsening symptoms from the inside out.
Children and Sensitive Skin: A Bigger Risk
Young children, infants, and people with sensitive skin are especially vulnerable. Their skin is thinner and absorbs more. Many parents of children with eczema report a dramatic improvement after switching to filtered shower and drinking water — fewer breakouts, less itching, and more comfort during and after bath time.
The Solution: Clean Water = Healthier Skin
It makes sense really, our bodies are approximately 60% water, every cell in our body’s require water to function.
Investing in high-quality filtration for both drinking and shower water is one of the simplest steps you can take toward healthier skin and overall health. Knowing the specifications of your filter is a must. A sub-micron system with carbon blocks is recommended to remove contamination effectively. At Hydrate Filters, we make it easy:
- Shower Filters that reduce chlorine, heavy metals, and other skin-aggravating contaminants. These add back essential natural minerals to nourish the skin.
- Filtered Bottles and at home Systems that provide safe, clean drinking water.
These small changes can have a big impact on your overall health, your skin’s moisture levels, inflammation, and overall appearance.
Final Thought: Unfiltered Water isn't inherently dangerous for everyone,
but for people with eczema or psoriasis, even small exposures to irritants and immune triggers can create big problems.
Using high-quality filtration for both drinking and showering is a low-effort, high-impact way to support skin health, reduce flare-ups, and improve overall quality of life for people with these conditions.
Before you overhaul your skincare routine or try a new prescription cream, take a look at what you're exposing your skin to daily, especially in your shower and water bottle.
Correctly filtered water could be the missing piece in your skin health journey.
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