Municipal water systems often use chloramine—a combination of chlorine and ammonia—to disinfect water. While this is effective for keeping water clean, it can wreak havoc on your skin. Chloramine strips your skin of its natural oils, leaving it dry and irritated, while ammonia exacerbates skin sensitivity and scalp itchiness. These chemicals linger in water longer than chlorine, meaning that every shower or face wash exposes you to them.

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Additionally, your water may contain other harmful contaminants, such as heavy metals like lead and copper, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can irritate your skin, clog pores, and disrupt your skin’s pH balance​.

Another factor is hard water, which is water with a high concentration of minerals like calcium and magnesium. Hard water not only strips away your skin’s natural moisture but also blocks the absorption of your moisturizers, serums, and other skincare treatments. The minerals in hard water create a barrier on your skin that prevents these products from working as intended. As a result, the money you’re investing in skincare products is being diluted by the hard water you’re using​.

Many people turn to small shower filters as a quick fix, but these filters aren’t enough to remove complex contaminants like chloramine or ammonia. While they may reduce large particles, they don’t effectively tackle the range of harmful substances in your water. In addition, shower filters only treat one source of water, leaving the rest of your house—where you wash your face, brush your teeth, or prepare food—exposed to the same harmful contaminants​.

For a complete solution, consider a whole-home filtration system like the Hydronex iGen C. This system filters all the water in your home, removing chloramine, ammonia, and other contaminants. Unlike shower filters, the Hydronex iGen C system ensures that every tap in your home, including the kitchen and bathroom, provides clean, pure water.

The Hydronex iGen C system offers:

• Chloramine and Ammonia Removal: Protects your skin and scalp from dryness and irritation by removing these harsh chemicals.

• Heavy Metal and VOC Filtration: Removes contaminants like lead and volatile organic compounds that can cause skin irritation.

• Hard Water Softening: Softens hard water, preventing calcium and magnesium buildup that clogs pores and reduces the effectiveness of your skincare routine.

• Whole-Home Water Filtration: Treats water from every tap in your home, ensuring that the water you use for drinking, bathing, and cleaning is free from harmful substances.

​​Investing in a whole-home water filtration system like the Hydronex iGen C is not just about improving your water quality—it’s about protecting your skin and making the most of your skincare products. Clean, filtered water allows your skin to absorb the nutrients from your moisturizers and serums more effectively, ensuring that the money you spend on skincare isn’t wasted. Additionally, you’ll see benefits in every area of your life, from softer skin to better-tasting water and longer-lasting appliances.

Water Quality Association (WQA). "Chloramine Fact Sheet." WQA.org. Accessed October 2024.

Health.com. "Is Chlorine Bad for You? 5 Side Effects." Accessed October 2024.

Springwell Water. "The Dangers of Chloramines in Drinking Water." Accessed October 2024.

American Academy of Dermatology. "How to Protect Skin and Hair from Chlorine Exposure." Accessed October 2024.

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