It's been several days since your hair looks like straw, your skin is abnormally dry, your eczema has woken up or even a glass of tap water has left you wondering, stop looking for the cause. , here it is.
The chlorine level in running water has been increased in order to fight more effectively against the Coronavirus when washing hands. The newspaper Le Parisien revealed that many water companies across France have decided to increase the dosage of chlorine. But rest assured, the authorities have confirmed that there is no risk of transmission of the coronavirus through the water network, moreover this water remains safe to drink. The objective is simply to "guarantee the microbiological quality of the water .
Suppliers who advise to make the taste of chlorine disappear by letting the water run for a few seconds before consuming it; and one to two minutes if you have been away for several days. But if the taste of chlorine really bothers you, the best way to get rid of it is to let tap water sit for an hour or two in a carafe.
Regarding our skin, as our colleagues at grazia.fr remind us, it is best during your shower and to use soap bars or surgras shower gels which will counterbalance the chlorine supplement. Then when you get out of the shower, don't hesitate to moisturize your skin with a body lotion or balm.
