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What type of skin care products help with hard water?

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Moisturizers: Hard water has an increased amount calcium and magnesium ions in it. It can lead to dryness in the skin . Really the best skin can products are moisturizers have an oil or emollient that create a barrier to seal in moisture.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/15/2013

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