Excessively high and low pHs can be detrimental for the use of water. High pH causes a bitter taste, water pipes and water-using appliances become encrusted with deposits, and it depresses the effectiveness of the disinfection of chlorine, thereby causing the need for additional chlorine when pH is high.
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Vitamin E is known for its antioxidant properties which can help stimulate cell growth and reduce cell damage. Eating foods high in vitamin E or applying vitamin E oil to the face can help fade dark marks. Foods high in vitamin E include dried apricots, almonds, peanuts, pine nuts, wheat germ oil and sunflower seeds. Learn how to make a homemade spot removing mask with honey, lemon and yogurt: