You invest in high-quality skincare products, stick to a strict skincare routine - and still struggle with dry skin, blemishes or irritation? Perhaps the problem is not your skincare, but your water.

Tap water may be clean and safe, but it often contains substances that disrupt your skin barrier and make your skincare products less effective. Three of the biggest culprits? Chlorine, limescale and microplastics.

The invisible skin killers in your water

1. Chlorine – the hidden irritant for your skin

Chlorine is added to tap water to kill bacteria and germs. That sounds sensible – but unfortunately chlorine also has negative effects on your skin:

❌ Dries out the skin: Chlorine removes moisture from your skin, which leads to tightness, flaking and a disrupted skin barrier.
❌ Causes irritation & redness: Particularly sensitive skin can react to chlorine with redness and irritation.
❌ Affects the pH of the skin: An unbalanced pH can promote acne and other skin problems.

You wouldn't wash your face with pool water, would you? But that's exactly what happens when your tap water contains chlorine.

2. Limescale – the secret reason for clogged pores & dull skin

In many regions of Germany, the water is particularly calcareous. These “hard” minerals may seem harmless, but they can have a major impact on your skin:

❌ Clogs the pores: Limescale residue remains on the skin and can promote impurities.
❌ Dries out the skin: Hard water makes it difficult for your skin to retain moisture.
❌ Makes skincare products less effective: Mineral deposits can hinder the absorption of serums and creams.

If you feel like your skincare products aren't absorbing properly or your face feels tight after washing, limescale could be the cause.

3. Microplastics – tiny particles with a big impact

Microplastics are not only found in many cosmetic products – they have also been found in 72% of tap water samples tested worldwide.

❌ Accumulates in the skin: Microplastics can penetrate the pores and disrupt the skin barrier.
❌ Can promote inflammation: The tiny particles can cause oxidative damage and promote blemishes.
❌ Long-term effects unknown: Scientists are still researching how microplastics affect skin health – but initial studies indicate negative effects.

The solution: pure water for healthy skin

The good news: You can eliminate these invisible skin killers – with the right filter.

💧 Hydro removes chlorine, limescale and microplastics directly from your tap.
✨ Gentle, skin-friendly water supports your natural skin barrier.
🛡 Your skincare can finally unfold its full effect.

Conclusion: Your water can change your skin

Tap water is clean – but not necessarily skin-friendly. Chlorine, limescale and microplastics can unbalance your skin and increase blemishes or dryness.

If you've already done everything for your skin but are still having problems, the first step to clear skin could be quite simple: filter your water.