March 19th, 2006
Do you pour bleach in your water before you drink it?
This healthynewage article discusses chlorine, cancer, and heart disease. Chlorine is essentially a bleach that kills living organisms. In a test where chickens were used as test subjects, the ones with chlorinated water “showed outward signs of poor circulation, shivering, drooped feathers and a reduced level of activity”. Since activity and improved circulation can aid in keeping skin healthy, you can see how chlorine can negatively affect your skin.
One way to limit your chlorine intake is by using a shower filter. Hot showers will expose you to chlorine much more than tap water will, since the heat opens up your skin pores. You inhale the steam and chlorine can enter your bloodstream.
