First, let’s talk about hard water. Imagine your tap water is a clingy party guest who leaves a gross, scaly film on everything—your shower, your glasses, and worst of all, your skin. That’s hard water, packed with calcium and magnesium ions.
For eczema warriors, these minerals are like inviting a sandpaper-wearing bear to a pillow fight. They strip away your skin’s natural oils, leaving it dry, irritated, and more prone to flare-ups. It’s basically a villain origin story for your poor epidermis.
