Will using a water softener help my skin, hair, dishes, and showers?

Softened water rinses away soap and shampoo more completely because calcium and magnesium do not interfere with lathering. Many homeowners notice softer-feeling hair and skin, cleaner shower surfaces, fewer spots on dishes, and less soap scum.

A water softener is not a medical treatment for skin or hair conditions. Its benefit comes from reducing the hard minerals that leave residue behind and make soaps more difficult to rinse away.