Our water is chlorinated in almost every system to disinfect and kill harmful bacteria like E.coli. However, chlorine isn't necessary for our showers. Chlorine and other contaminants can:
- Remove the natural oils from our hair and skin, causing them to become dry, damaged, and irritated.
- Break down the amino acids in our hair, weakening its natural strength.
- Irritate our skin, potentially causing eczema, itchiness, hives, and rashes.
- Dissolve hair lipids, making hair look dull, weak, and leading to split ends.
- React with the melanin in our hair, altering its color.
- Accelerate collagen loss as heavy metals trigger the formation of free radicals.
