hard water

Should you be showering with a filter? What experts — and social media influencers — say about the effects of hard water.

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

What’s the cause of your dry skin and frizzy, shedding hair? It might be your shower water, according to TikTok. That’s what ...

Boiling, Filtering Water Can Get Rid of Microplastics, Study Finds

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

A new study finds that boiling and then filtering tap water can remove up to 90 percent of microplastics. Minute particles of ...

Do I really need to descale my coffee pot and tea kettle?

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Olivia Martin

If like so many people your day begins with a jolt of caffeine, you undoubtably have a tea kettle or coffee maker ...

This shower head filters hard water — and it’s on sale for $17

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

Showering should feel revitalizing, but that’s not always the case with hard water. Never dealt with it? Hard water can leave a ...

Skin and hair SOS: Tips to water-wise habits for radiant beauty | Health

Health
Rachel Carter

Traditional wisdom links good skin to a healthy diet and hair health to various hair care rituals, such as henna and massaging ...

This shower head actually filters the water — and it’s down to $21

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Olivia Martin

Showering should feel revitalizing, but that’s not always the case when hard water leaves behind an almost slimy residue on your skin. ...