Sona and I have noticed upon returning from Europe to New England how quickly our skin has dried. Even with a higher humidity index we didn't think for a moment there would be this result.
After looking into possible reasons as to why this could be what we found may also effect you.
In Zlin, Czech republic the water source comes from a mountain spring. The chlorine levels in the water are a fraction of that of Massachusetts standards. This is also effecting Sona's hair as well. Chlorine even though a necessary chemical to maintain safe drinking water strips your body's natural oil protection every time you shower.
This factor plus if your home is heated by forced hot air or baseboard heating humidity index lowers to single digits. In Zlin the heat was forced hot water with steam valves to maintain humidity levels.
Probable solutions? Organic Jojoba oil. I have been using organic Jojoba (pronounced hohoba) for over 10 years in my massage business and advocate it's healing properties. It's safe to use on infants to the elderly. Sona saturates her hair twice a month with Jojoba before going to bed. She covers the pillow with a terry cloth towel. By morning her hair is soft and once she washes it, it's amazing to touch. For the first time Sona has been able to grow her hair the longest it has ever been with minimal split ends.
After your shower apply Jojoba directly to your skin, a little goes a long way and your body absorbs it quickly. Jojoba has been scientifically documented to have the closest characteristics to our own natural oils. The body quickly absorbs Jojoba within minutes.
It's better to buy in bulk, a gallon runs around $90, but will last you years. Another advantage to Jojoba is due to its mild antiseptic quality it has a very long shelf life. Type into a search engine "Organic Jojoba" and you will find companies that sell it.
We are also investing in a chlorine filter in our shower and will keep you posted on the results of that as well.
After looking into possible reasons as to why this could be what we found may also effect you.
In Zlin, Czech republic the water source comes from a mountain spring. The chlorine levels in the water are a fraction of that of Massachusetts standards. This is also effecting Sona's hair as well. Chlorine even though a necessary chemical to maintain safe drinking water strips your body's natural oil protection every time you shower.
This factor plus if your home is heated by forced hot air or baseboard heating humidity index lowers to single digits. In Zlin the heat was forced hot water with steam valves to maintain humidity levels.
Probable solutions? Organic Jojoba oil. I have been using organic Jojoba (pronounced hohoba) for over 10 years in my massage business and advocate it's healing properties. It's safe to use on infants to the elderly. Sona saturates her hair twice a month with Jojoba before going to bed. She covers the pillow with a terry cloth towel. By morning her hair is soft and once she washes it, it's amazing to touch. For the first time Sona has been able to grow her hair the longest it has ever been with minimal split ends.
After your shower apply Jojoba directly to your skin, a little goes a long way and your body absorbs it quickly. Jojoba has been scientifically documented to have the closest characteristics to our own natural oils. The body quickly absorbs Jojoba within minutes.
It's better to buy in bulk, a gallon runs around $90, but will last you years. Another advantage to Jojoba is due to its mild antiseptic quality it has a very long shelf life. Type into a search engine "Organic Jojoba" and you will find companies that sell it.
We are also investing in a chlorine filter in our shower and will keep you posted on the results of that as well.
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