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Old 07-04-2012, 08:43 PM
 
Location: Atlanta & NYC
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I'm not really intelligent when it comes to water and all that crap but isn't city water treated with all sorts of chemicals and stuff like that that's supposed to not be good for your body? Well then how come my face (acne) clears up perfectly when I'm showering and shaving in it?

My place has well water however. The second I come back to using it, my face blows up and transforms back into its pepperoni pizza form it's been since I was like 13 years old.
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Old 07-04-2012, 09:15 PM
 
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City water is usually treated with chorine. This would kill the bacteria that may be living on your skin and causing your acne.

Or, the well water may have a mineral in it that your skin is allergic to. Just because it comes from a well, doesn't mean it's pure or good for you.
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Old 07-04-2012, 09:26 PM
 
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We have well water too and compared to soft water, it's very drying, takes away my skin's natural oils, and often leads to irritated looking skin.
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Old 07-05-2012, 08:18 AM
 
Location: Oakland, CA
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My parents have well water. I don't like it. My skin isn't very happy.

In my region, when I lived in a neighboring city, my skin and hair were so dry. Living in my current city is much better, and I haven't made changes to the products, so every city can be different.
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Old 07-05-2012, 07:17 PM
 
Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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We used to have a well...loved that the water was always cold and tasted great! Now, we're on city water....never runs cold except for the dead of winter.

Well water has minerals and impurities in it. Try a water filter, if you will be using well water frequently. And, if you're in the country, there could be other allergens that affect your skin. A doctor is who you should see! They can determine just what is causing your breakouts...and treat you accordingly!
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Old 07-06-2012, 08:15 AM
 
Location: Atlanta & NYC
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Thanks for all the responses! So would it be best if I had city water to shower in and then use water filters for the drinking water?
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Old 07-06-2012, 12:02 PM
 
Location: MASSACHUSETTS
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ja1 u should get a PH level tester and see if there is a big difference between the well and city water, the testers are cheap. The well water could very very hard water and minerals may be clogging your pores from it. U may need to get a water softener.
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Old 07-06-2012, 03:03 PM
 
Location: Atlanta & NYC
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ja1 u should get a PH level tester and see if there is a big difference between the well and city water, the testers are cheap. The well water could very very hard water and minerals may be clogging your pores from it. U may need to get a water softener.
I think I have a softener...maybe it's not working correctly?
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:21 PM
 
Location: Earth Wanderer, longing for the stars.
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Well water is often 'hard' water that has a lot of minerals.
City water is filtered and treated for bacteria. Is this done to well water? Is it supposed to be inspected?

I suppose wells vary, one to the other. You might be sensitive to something in your well.
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Old 07-07-2012, 06:24 PM
 
Location: The Jar
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