Skin Matters

Your tap water may include chlorine, iron and copper. Using tap water to rinse your face after cleansing can leave a residue of chlorine, iron and copper on your face. These minerals act as free radicals which create damaging oxidation reactions. One free radical can initiate tens of thousands of chain reactions that cause tremendous harm.

These reactions cause a pH imbalance in our skin that can lead to unusual sensitivity, drying, flaking and aging appearance. In some cases, the situation can be severe enough to lay the foundation for cancer.

Along with UV rays, pollution, stress, lack of sleep, smoking, alcohol and everything else that bombards us, we really shouldn't need to be concerned about splashing a bit of water on our face.

Using a good quality Toner can neutralize what is left behind by tap water and with proper use can prevent future damage.

Skin care tip: Consider using filtered water to rinse after cleansing. Using filtered water will reduce the amount of skin damaging elements we suffer from.

Skin care tip: Toner, when used properly, will remove residue from cleansers. Your skin will accept moisturizer more readily and easily if it’s prepared with toner first.

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