Nobody would voluntarily wash their face with pool water - right? But that's exactly what happens every day when you clean your face with unfiltered tap water.
📌 Fact: 98% of tap water in Germany contains chlorine. It is added to kill bacteria, but it can have serious consequences for your skin.
Dry skin, irritation or even premature skin aging - all of these can be related to chlorine. Find out here why chlorine in your water is an underestimated skin killer and how you can protect your skin from it.
Why is chlorine in water a problem anyway?
1. Chlorine destroys the skin barrier
Chlorine is a powerful disinfectant. While it eliminates germs in the water, it can also attack your skin's natural protective layer.
🛑 This means:
- Your skin loses moisture faster.
- The natural fat production is disrupted.
- Your skin may become drier, more sensitive and more prone to irritation.
People with sensitive or acne-prone skin in particular can experience increased skin problems due to chlorine.
2. Chlorine can cause redness and irritation
Do you sometimes feel like your skin is tight or slightly irritated after washing? Chlorine could be the reason.
🚨 This is what happens to your skin:
- Chlorine can irritate the skin and increase inflammation.
- It can throw your skin's pH balance out of balance.
- If you have sensitive skin, it may cause redness, itching or eczema.
No wonder many people have dry, irritated skin after a day in the pool – the same thing happens every day with unfiltered tap water.
3. Chlorine can make your skincare products less effective
Even the best skincare cannot work optimally if your skin is unbalanced by chlorine.
⚡ Why?
- Chlorine can block the absorption of moisture.
- Antioxidants in skincare products can be destroyed by chlorine.
- Your skin needs longer to regenerate.
This means that even expensive serums and creams are less effective if you wash your face with chlorinated water.
The solution: filter water for healthy skin
The good news: You don’t have to do without tap water – you can simply improve it!
💧 A water filter like Hydro can help by:
✅ Chlorine and other aggressive substances removed – your skin remains protected.
✅ Balances the pH value – for a healthy skin barrier.
✅ Makes your skincare more effective – because your skin remains more receptive.
The result? Clearer, balanced skin that is no longer unnecessarily irritated.
Your skin deserves more than “pool water”
Chlorine may be great for purifying water, but it's less than ideal for your skin. If you often experience dry or irritated skin after washing, it's time to rethink your water.
🚿 Protect your skin and start your skincare with clean, filtered water!
