SKIN PALAVA

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       It's been about six days in the coldest region of the coldest part of Nigeria (Mangu, Plateau State). The Plateau is cold, Mangu is really cold. And when you have to wake up as early as 4 a.m to have your bath, that is can be really discomforting, so, it is so typical to resort to using warm water. Let me also add that the more available water over here is the hard water.
     I pleasured in the comfort of the warm water on my skin daily, forgetting the consequences of the warm hard water on my skin. Then, just two days ago, I felt and saw how dry and cracked my skin was, it was saddening. Not only that, my face was also affected as it not only got dry but also rough with pimples and few black heads.
   I got worried for a while for the love of my skin, especially my face and then I remembered some of the consequences of the constant use of warm water and hard water on the skin which are:
1.  Dry skin is one of the most common problems of
prolonged exposure of hard water. When the water
comes in contact with a person's skin, a small portion of the minerals are left behind. These deposits can leach the moisture and natural oils
from the skin.

2.  The hot water washes away skin’s protective oils, leaving it dry, tight, and itchy.

3.  Hard water also makes it very difficult to rinse most soaps and detergents from the skin. A build up of these products on the skin may also be considered an effect of hard water on skin. This
type of buildup can be very irritating, especially for
people with sensitive skin. Soap residue can also clog the skin's pores, which can trap dirt and oil just below the surface of the skin. When this
happens, acne and pimples can occur.
     Pleasurable though they may be, constant or long and steamy (warm) showers are terrible for your skin.
   I'm working out a rejuvenating skin, hope to give you a feed back soon. Until then, take good care of yourself and as usual, STAY BEAUTIFUL! *big love*

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