What Will Health and Skin Longevity Be Like When Exposed to Polluted Water Sources?
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Skin issues are always a concern for the majority of women. Acne, dark spots, uneven skin tone, and wrinkles can make you feel less confident and hesitant when interacting with others. To address these skin problems, many people spend millions to tens of millions of Vietnamese dong each year on skincare products.
However, skincare products only play a part in the process of achieving beautiful skin, and maintaining healthy skin requires a balanced and healthy diet, lifestyle, and, importantly, safe and clean water sources.
Polluted and unsafe water can have direct effects on the health and skin of those who use it. So, how does water pollution impact health and skin? Let’s find out with Kim Long Phat.
1. Impact of Water Pollution on Skin Longevity
In recent years, water pollution in our country has reached an alarming level, leading to a shortage of clean water for various uses, even in mountainous and delta regions. Statistics show that in Vietnam, more than 17 million people lack access to clean water. To meet their water needs, they have to resort to using groundwater, rainwater, and water from sources that are not safe, despite knowing that these water sources are not good for their health in the long run.
Every year, around 9,000 people die, 20,000 people develop cancer, 21% of the population uses water contaminated with arsenic, 44% of children are infected with parasites, and 27% of children under 5 suffer from malnutrition. These statistics are linked to the lack of clean water and the use of unhygienic water sources.
Aside from water pollution, drought and saline intrusion also contribute to limited access to clean water.
Given that our bodies are 70% water, clean water is crucial for various bodily functions, including transporting nutrients, regulating temperature, detoxifying harmful substances, and maintaining skin moisture.
So a good source of water is extremely important for our health as well as our skin. Long-term use of polluted water will affect the digestive system, body functions, dry skin, uneven skin color, itching, easy acne, dark spots or skin irritation, redness …
2. Is Your Water Source Good for Your Skin?
Groundwater, treated tap water, bottled water, and filtered water—what types of water are beneficial for the skin?
2.1. Groundwater
Many people believe that groundwater is good for health due to its mineral content.
However, this is only true when the environment is not polluted. Industrial waste, plastic waste, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides have increasingly contaminated groundwater. These pollutants contribute to higher levels of heavy metals in water, such as arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium, and copper, which are extremely harmful to health and skin when accumulated over time.
These heavy metals can affect the nervous system, cardiovascular system, liver, stomach, and joints. Even a small amount, like 70-80mg of arsenic or 150mg of mercury, can be fatal for a healthy individual.
Using groundwater over time can lead to dry, itchy, acne-prone skin, and even conditions like skin keratosis and brittle nails.
2.2. Tap Water
Tap water, collected from rivers and treated with chemicals, is delivered through pipelines to households. During transportation, water can become recontaminated with bacteria and metals from the pipes before reaching the destination.
That’s why tap water is not suitable for direct consumption and should be limited for facial washing. Residual chemicals in tap water can cause skin irritation and redness.
2.3. Bottled Water
Like tap water, bottled water goes through processing before reaching consumers. Different types of bottled water are sourced from various places, including groundwater and industrially treated water. These types of water have harmful bacteria, heavy metals, and impurities removed according to Vietnamese drinking water standards.
Most bottled water is stored in plastic containers for convenience and affordability compared to glass. Over time, water quality can be affected by external factors like temperature, light, and air.
2.4. Filtered Water
To address these water quality concerns, many people install water purification systems that provide direct drinking water, minimizing the risk of recontamination.
Reverse osmosis (RO) water purifiers are popular due to their affordability. RO water is considered pure, removing heavy metals, microorganisms, and chemicals from water.
However, RO water also removes beneficial natural minerals, leading to mineral deficiency and slower bodily development over time.
2.5. Alkaline Ionized Water
Alkaline ionized water, also known as electrolyzed reduced water, has a pH between 8.5 and 9.5 and is rich in minerals. It offers benefits like antioxidant properties, pH balance, detoxification, and support for chronic disease prevention and treatment, as well as skin health.
Since 1965, the health benefits of alkaline water have been recognized and encouraged by the Japanese Ministry of Health. Currently, alkaline water is widely used in many countries around the world, including Vietnam.
The ideal pH for our bodies is slightly alkaline, around pH 7.3-7.45. Acidic pH indicates potential health issues. Alkaline ionized water helps balance the body’s pH and support health.
The mild alkaline state in our body is easy to lose and will be acidified due to many different reasons such as: stress, fatigue, anxiety, consumption of greasy food, fast food, alcohol, etc. carbonated soft drinks, environmental pollution, dust… Alkaline ionized water pH 8.5 -9.5 is the ideal drinking water to balance pH in the body and protect health.
If you are interested in alkaline ionized water, you can refer to the article Alkaline Ionized Water – New Drinking Water Trend of the Times
3. Alkaline Ion Water Filter Enhances Skin Beauty and Health
The alkaline ion water filter is a water filtration device that meets medical standards, researched and developed by Japanese scientists. The machine consists of two main parts: the intelligent water filtration system and the electrolysis chamber.
The intelligent water filtration system is constructed with multiple layers of materials. The alkaline ion water filter completely eliminates harmful heavy metals present in water. After the filtration process, the water is directed to the electrolysis chamber, where the machine generates different types of water with varying pH levels to serve the household’s needs.
The distinctive feature of the alkaline ion water filter compared to other water filters is its electrolysis chamber, which is made of solid titanium electrodes coated with platinum. This prevents water corrosion, ensuring safety for users. Additionally, the alkaline ion water filter retains the natural mineral content in the water.
As mentioned earlier, the internal environment of our bodies is slightly alkaline, and alkaline ion water with a pH of 8.5 – 9.5 is beneficial for health. So, you might wonder, “How will alkaline ion water affect skin care?”
The answer is that it can lead to dry skin, acne, skin irritation, and redness. This is because, contrary to the internal environment of our bodies, the surface of our skin is slightly acidic.
This is also why skincare products typically have a neutral pH or a slightly acidic pH. Among the 7 types of water that the machine can produce, there’s mildly acidic water with a pH of 5.5, which has beauty-enhancing properties for skincare and hair care. This water is favored by many and is often referred to as “beauty water.”
Using pH 5.5 beauty water to cleanse your face helps maintain your skin’s freshness while also protecting it from acne and discoloration. You can transfer mildly acidic water into a mist spray bottle to replace toner or facial mist.
Additionally, mildly acidic water has the effect of clotting blood in cuts and minor scratches. Therefore, mouthwash and post-shave skincare products are mildly acidic. Adding a few drops of essential oils to mildly acidic water creates a safe mouthwash solution without harmful chemicals.
Kim Long Phat hopes that through this article, you can better understand the impact of heavy metals on our health. If you have any questions or concerns about alkaline ion water or the alkaline ion water machines currently available in the market, please contact us via our hotline: 0888 214 839 or visit our website: kimlongphat.vn, so that Kim Long Phat can address all your inquiries with utmost dedication!
With years of experience in the field of drinking water, Kim Long Phat is confidently the leading and reputable distributor of alkaline ion water filters in Vietnam. Kim Long Phat commits to providing customers with genuine products, 100% imported from renowned brands such as Panasonic, Fuji, Impart, Kangen…
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