Mommy Life – My Battle To Save My Daughter From Skin Rashes Caused By Hard Water
I never knew that hard water can dry out the skin until it happened with my 3-month-old daughter. I used to bathe her with mild baby wash and applied moisturizer twice a day. Still, I could see the redness on her skin. I changed the moisturizer, visited pediatrician but it was of no use. One day, while talking to my sister I discussed my daughter’s skin and she asked me to check the quality of tap water. I looked up online and booked a free Kent water test. I was shocked to know that I was bathing my daughter with hard water every day.
What is Hard Water? Is hard water bad for baby skin?
The presence of excess minerals such as calcium and magnesium in water makes it hard. Hard water has an alkaline pH and bathing your baby with hard water may disturb the pH level of your baby’s skin.
When mixed with soap, hard water forms a sticky layer, ‘soap scum’, which can dry out a baby’s sensitive skin leading to rashes. According to a study, hard water when used on babies increases the chances of rashes by 87%.
How I dealt with my baby’s skin problem
I discussed this problem with my neighbors who recommended that I buy a water softener. The water softeners exchange salts of calcium and magnesium with sodium to convert hard water into soft water. Soft water also helps in generating extra lather for superior and brighter washing of clothes.
I researched online for the best available water softener and chose KENT. The product installation was seamless and within 15 days, I could see the dry patches and redness on her skin fading away.
One Product, Many Benefits!
The other changes which we experienced after installing the KENT Water Softener
Since the day we installed a hard water softener in our home, the other noticeable changes which we experienced are less hair fall and brittleness in hair just shooed away. Despite having a healthy diet, proper sleep and using a good shampoo and conditioner, I was experiencing excessive hair fall and my hair would break often. But when I started washing my hair with soft water, I experienced less hair fall and even the texture of my hair has transformed. The harmful contents present in the hard water damage the hair and lead to excessive hair loss. I am so glad that we have found one solution to many problems in the form of KENT Water Softener.
The other benefits of using the KENT Water Softener in your home
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Takes care of clothes and fabrics
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Increases the life span of appliances
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Use less detergent
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Reduces the cost of repairs
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Lowers electricity bills
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Protects against skin and hair related problems caused due to hard water
Do get your home’s water quality checked today, avail a FREE water test by Kent.
To book a FREE Water Test click here
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Water is really a culprit if not cleaned.
Water level decreases in cities like Noida, Delhi, etc.
I faced infections through dirty water when I had been living in Noida.
So water must be cleaned and checked properly😊
Wow the information you provided is very helpful and spreading this knowledge will definitely lead to some precautions making
Its a very informative post. Thanks for it. Never knew hard water has so many problems. Ill get my water test done soon.
Such an informative post and I agree water is a source of so many problems. Ya, Kent is a great brand and Thanks a lot for sharing more insights about it.
It is really great to get connected with you Neha with this series. #surbhireads #myfriendalexa
This is a very important topic and people need to address it head on instead of sticking to the chalta hai attitude. Hard water usage over a prolonged period has lots of adverse side effects
Water softners are really a saviours and Kent is one of the best brands available in the market. Yes therr are several side effects of using hard water and you penned them down perfectly
Even water is contaminated, it’s hard to believe but many are getting infected, looking forward to try Kent water purifier. #millennialscribbler
I really feel like bringing the Kent water softener now, you have shared so many benefits!
Informative and helpful post. Will check out the product soon.
A very informative post, Neha. Most of the times we tend to ignore water as the main reason behind skin ailments and other water related diseases. Having water softener is probably the need of the hour in most places.
I studied btech from Rajasthani and it is known for its hard water. I had some major hairfall when I started washing my hair with ro water. So yes it works big time. Water softener are must in homes these days. Thank u for enlightening me about the baby skin fact.
Water softeners and RO plants are imperative these days. Particularly in places like Noida where it is not only hard water but also stinks at times.
Water is hard in the area where I live. Didn’t know that it is the culprit behind my dry skin. Thanks for the info.
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We are using the same technology based device in Pune as we face the similar hard water problems. My mother has very sensitive skin and it’s even affecting digestion. Hope to see a change soon.
This is my personal experience and I love Kent RO. We live in hills and the water here is contaminated most of the times. After using KENT, we have never faced any ailments. Of course, we also boil the water after taking from KENT. Great post, happy Alexa month!
Water Softeners and RO plants are a must have items in every household. Thanks for a detailed review
i’ve been thinking about getting this water purifier. Now I know I will get it! Great post!
In India often these things are not paid attention too, nice eye opener of a post.
Quite an informative post. My son used to get skin rashes but I never thought hard water could have been a factor. #thatchedroofreads #MyFriendAlexa
This is actually a savior yaa… appliances get rusted coz of water quality. we were considering options… Seems kent is good
What a contrast with my childhood when we bathed freely in rivers!
hmm, That was a new thing
I would like to give the water softener a try.
Thank you for such an informative post.
QUite an informative post… nyes water softener at home is such a pre requisite especially in NCR.. Will chk out Kent’s soon…
I can easily relate with these skin rashes due to hard water.Faced same problem when I was in Pune.metro cities are the major victims of this problem. Very informative and alert post.
Oh didn’t know hard water can cause rashes too. Thanks for the informative post.
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nice, informative post. the quality of water definitely has a direct bearing on health and this makes it mandatory to be aware of the quality parameters such as TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) and hardness. Thanks for the detailed analysis and insight !
This product is indeed a boon for places having hard water. I never knew hard water affected baby skin. A very informative and helpful post.
I have a Kent R.O at home and it works well. Dirty water is the root cause of all diseases. And when it comes to baby safety, water must be purified properly. useful & informative post!
That’s a very informative post. I have a teenage son who is dealing with breakouts and I’m just wondering if water could be one of the reasons too.
I used to stay in a hostel when I did my B-Tech from IIT BHU Varanasi. We had this hard water problem there. And quite a few of my friends lost all their hair and became permanently bald. This really happened. It was a major problem and many of us used to get our heads shaven so that we at least did not face that problem of hair loss. I don’t know how things are now but I am speaking of the eighties. Your article brings to light one of the major problems our country faces with respect to water.
After reading this the question that loomed in my mind was why cant we drink straight out of tap water like in so many other countries? Have we polluted our water sources beyond redemption. Also what is the environment cost of running a RO plant?
I live in Chennai and the water is not great here.People should be aware of the water they are drinking. Your post is very helpful Thank you for sharing.
I grew up in Dehradun where the water is very hard. I wish we had water softeners back then too!! Thank you for this post. Hopefully can save the skin and hair now!!
Nice and informative post , it’s true that hard water causes some problems like hair fall , dry skin etc.
Will check this service now .
Wow I have never thought about the effects of hard water on my child. Eye-opening post!
This is such an informative post!
Thanks for sharing
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Have heard so much about Kent but didn’t know water can cause such damage to skin.
time to change our water supplies to kent water softeners, that keep skin safe and even clothes are much cleaner
Informative post. Thanks for sharing the review. This will help many to take a call.
Yes, completely agree to your post. Most of the times we don’t pay attention to it, hope this post works as an eye-opener.
Hey Neha,
Hard water is really harmful. It not leads to the skin rash but also creates other complications too like hair fall, constipation, dry skin, etc. But thankfully, the brands like Kent has come up with some really worth using water softeners for us.
Great post.
Besides the obvious benefits of using water purifier, I do feel it steels the body of important minerals that we might get from rain water.
Using soft water to wash hair is a good tip.I need to.try this one too.How expensive is the water softner?
I wonder if this technique of softening water is wasteful of water? In any case it is a sad commentary that we have to resort to these means to treat water even for bathing purposes let alone drinking.
BTW … any disclosures regarding conflict of interest by the author of this post?
I use Kent to treat hard water.Its nice.Informative post.I am experiencing the benefits of Kent.
I had only heard of water softeners until now but didn’t really know about their benefits. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and enlightening many like me who are looking for beneficial information before making a purchase decision. #surreads
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Contaminated water can create a lot of chaos with health than any other thing. It’s good to have such technologies around us. Thanks for sharing.
In the times we live , its crucial to take measures to keep our water clean and safe; i have myself suffered a great hair loss ! And thankyou for highlighting all the benefits of installing Kent at home
We have not yet installed anything at our workplace. This post was like a savior yaa 🙂 Will check this brand for sure and opt for a free demo too.
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You just reminded me that I have to invest in a new water filter 🙂 thanks for listing the benefits of this purifier.
Clean and safe water is crucial for a safe and healthy living. I like how you have mentioned about all the important aspects of water purification.
Such an informative post. I didn’t know water softeners can help so much. Thanks for sharing.
Very informative post here. I use hard water only as I do not municipal water. I wonder how economically viable it is? I would love soft water for my falling hair.
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Hard water Causes so much harm! Glad you could find the right solution for your baby and yourself.
This is such an eye opener post, I never knew so much ill effects of hard water. sharing it right away
I wasn’t aware of these problems with hard water. I will register for the water test to check the quality. Kent has really brought some innovative products to the market.
That’s a very helpful post. hard water indeed causes amy problems but until now i was not aware of water softeners.
I have lost almost half my hair due to hard water in Kolkata. Only recently I have started using softened water for washing it and can see the results effectively.
Nice Informative post
We have been Kent RO users since 5 years now and no complains. I bet this product must also be good. Thanks for sharing this. #MyFriendAlexa #CloudandSunshineReads
Good to know that Kent helped you in keeping the hard water and rashes away from your daughter.
This is a very informative post. If water is dirty it can lead to many problems. #ShubhraReads
I never knew that a high level of Sodium in hard water may cause such harm to baby’s soft skin. Good, you shifted to Kent water purifiers.
Wow that’s really a needed awareness about the water we use. Thank you for sharing. #tmmreads #myfriendalexa
This Is definitely a very insightful post an eye-opener for most of us and water purifiers are an absolute necessity and not a luxury anymore
Oh my God yes! Water softener is a boon for great hair. The salon I go to has invested in one and it’s a major plus point. So glad that your daughter’s skin rashes disappear too. Pure water is way too vital
Very informative. These observations are startling.
Hairfall due to hard water in Bangalore is such a issue. I am personally fed up with it as other like me. This was such a nice post to raise awareness on other issues caused by hard water
We always knew hard water is really bad but your post really explained the extent of it. Will try this water softener if we get hard water in our tap. Thanks.
Oh my god! I had no clue about it how hard water could be causing rashes. I frequently travel and have faced rashes many a times. I used so many creams for the rashes. I wish I had read this before. #damurureads #myfriendalexa
This post is so informative. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Water is a base to our healthy lifestyle and good purifier is one needed by all of us. Your detailed post is so informative with all benefits mentioned.
I have never thought about this side. is hard water harms adult’s skin too? thanks for spreading knowledge
Such an informative post it is, I never know the concept of hard water & no doubt that kent water is the best
I live in Bangalore and needless to say, the water quality is extremely poor. I guess it’s high time for me to invest in a water softener too! It may be the answer to my hair-fall problem. Not to mention the fact that muy clothes will probably thank me too by lasting longer. Your post was really informative. Glad to know that your daughter is safe from all those rashes. Thanks for sharing your experience so that we could be aware of the cons of hard water. 🙂
I had no idea about that it can be so beneficial to us. Thanks for sharing this information.
I think this could be the case with most of us but no one could have ever come to that idea that it is the water that is the issue. I need to share this on facebook too…
Insightful post on the effects of hard water on skin. Never knew that it could affect the infant’s skin to such an extent.
One thing I would like to add is to storing the wastewater released from Aquaguard. This can be used to water plants and other household activities. If every house starts doing this we can save huge amount of water. Especially apartments can make use of this and give stored water to clean common areas, wash cars etc.
I wasn’t aware of this aspect. Good info 🙂
Gosh! I didn’t know hard water was so harmful for my family and me. I just registered for the Water Checkup. Keep writing such informative posts! Thank you! #DiaryOfAnInsaneWriter #MyFriendAlexa
Useful post!
Jal hi jeevan hai.. we can’t ignore and need to be very careful about water purity. thanks for sharing this
Water issues in Punjab is also a big issue and this has affected water purifier also. we need to take service for our purifier after every two months. I was in search of a good purifier and thanks to you that i got some.