For Radiant Beauty

Ionised alkaline and acidic water for radiant beauty

What do you think is the most important beauty product in the world? No, it's not your favourite cream or serum... Guess what? It is water - plain and simple! Even the most sophisticated cosmetics will only bring disappointment if the body is not hydrated enough. For want of water the skin turns dull, grey and flabby, starts to show wrinkles and other signs of premature ageing. Weight gain, hair loss and fragile nails are also outcomes of under-hydration. Thus drinking plenty of water is highly advisable, not just for your health but for the sake of beauty as well.

Ionised alkaline water

Ionised alkaline water stands out because of the benefits it has to offer, benefits that do not take long to take effect. First of all, it has the antioxidant properties that regular water lacks. All self-respecting cosmetic companies add antioxidants to their creams to protect the skin against free radical damage, which leads to premature ageing.

However, external treatment is not enough, as the skin is an integral part of the body, and its condition is directly affected by the processes taking place within. If you wish to maintain a radiant beauty for years to come, antioxidant-rich ionised alkaline water should become a staple of your daily diet. Ionised alkaline water purifies the blood and helps the skin to purify itself. Combined with external use, it produces excellent results.

Ionised alkaline water, in contrast to hard tap water, is very soft and pure. This is good news for those who complain of dry skin and hair. You may be surprised to hear that the regular water you wash your face with daily may be the cause of that dryness. Well, it's very likely. Mineral ions in hard tap water may react with fatty acids in soap, shower gel or shampoo, leading to the formation of insoluble precipitate on the surface of your skin and hair. The precipitate clogs up the pores, causes irritation and dryness. Hair in particular feels dry and stiff, and expensive hair treatments may not be able to neutralise this undesirable effect.

Soft water, on the other hand, prevents pores form clogging, facilitates the absorption of water and keeps the protective skin barrier intact. The hair looks soft, sleek and glossy.

Ionised acidic water 

Ionised acidic water is very useful for your skin, especially if you have a scabby scalp, because the skin is a naturally acidic organ. A slightly acidic pH of about 5.5 protects the skin against hazardous chemicals and bacteria. People who regularly use acidic water for washing look youthful and radiant, in contrast to those who use hard water for this very same purpose. This is because they do not disrupt their skin's pH balance, abrading the natural epidermal surface lipids.

Because of its antibacterial, antiviral and fungicidal qualities, acidic water is recommended for the care of skin affected by teenage acne, which can be of streptococcal or staphylococcal origin. Multiple studies have shown that acidic water is efficient at killing these types of bacteria. Thus the use of acidic water for cleansing skin dotted with pimples and blackheads is recommended. The skin will recuperate and become visibly smoother. Pimples, scrapes, cuts and cracks will fade away. Note that ionized acidic water is very suitable for men as an aftershave, as it not only moisturises but also disinfects and soothes the skin.

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So, what's the conclusion? Should you throw aside your arsenal of cosmetic products and replace them with ionized water? Of course, there's no need for such drastic measures. Ionised water is best used as a healthy beverage, a supplement to your daily care, a means of basic hygiene and prevention. It will help prepare the skin for subsequent beauty treatments and enhance their effectiveness.