Water Filter In Shower

More and More information is entering the media regarding the harmful contaminants in tap water. Water companies use harsh chemicals to clean water, however, much information has emerged regarding the harm in consuming chlorine.

As you know, there is chlorine in tap water which is used by local municipal companies to clean bacteria and viruses.

If you have ever been swimming in a pool you can remember the harsh effect that this chemical had on your skin when you got out. You probably also noticed your hair and how dry and brittle it seemed. You have these same effects happening every time you take a shower, probably not as harsh as swimming in a pool but your hair could have lost its luster and silkiness. If chlorine is removed from your water it will allow your skin and hair to keep their moisture naturally and feel softer. You will look younger and will notice the effect immediately.

Now for most people they will like the exterior changes they see and feel from removing chlorine from water, however, there is a huge benefit inside your body from the removal of this. The advantages to your health from showering in water that has been filtered is incredible.

If has been researched and shown that our body absorbs more chlorine as well as other chemicals in a shower that lasts 10 minutes than it does in drinking a whole gallon of water.

This is scary that skin absorption and inhaling chlorine as well as other chemicals in the shower is linked to various cancers and other health problems. Why does that happen? During a shower the water is hot and allows the skin pores to open and allow for rapid absorption through the skin. We know that we absorb chemicals through the skin. A classic example is the nicotine patch. We absorb nicotine from the thin sticky tape like piece we affix to our skin. In addition to this is the exposure we get from inhaling. Most synthetic chemicals like chlorine vaporize faster than H2O. This steam is highly concentrated and more so than what is actually in the water. When we inhale anything the nasal passage is high vascular so the chemical enters our bloodstream immediately and and will cause an intense adverse reaction.

This is enough information to research how to remove chemicals with most important chlorine from our shower and bath water. One of the best ways being simple and easy is to acquire a water filter to remove the chlorine. You can get shower filters or use a whole house filter to remove it from every part of your house. One good thing to know is that you will not only remove chlorine but other harmful chemicals from your shower experience.