As we age, our bodies begin to lose bone mass and density. This is normal! But it can become an issue if you are experiencing frequent fractures or pain when getting into the shower.
It is very common for as we get older, our hormones start to drop which causes calcium to be re-absorbed back into your body from your bones. This happens particularly in women after menopause.
When this occurs, there may be some soft deposits of calcification left behind in your joints and muscles. These are not harmful and do not cause symptoms. They usually go away on their own though.
There are several things that contribute to hard calcific (or stone) build up in the body including genetics, chronic stress, nutrition deficiencies, alcohol use, and certain medications.
This article will focus on potential ways to reduce hard deposit buildup in the bladder and kidneys due to high levels of phosphorus.
Use a clarifying shampoo
Clarifying shampoos are a recent trend that have caught on quickly. They are not meant to be used as your normal shower gel, cream or soap- these were designed specifically to wash off hair products.
Clarity is their main ingredient, and they work by stripping away all layers of the skin, including old dirt and makeup. Since this process also removes heavy chemicals such as bacteria, antioxidants are stimulated for growth!
Because it works so well, most people use them once or twice a week at a minimum to see results. Some people even report that their hairs look lighter and healthier after using a few rounds of clear gels.
Use a baking soda paste
There are many ways to get rid of hard calcium deposits in your shower. One of the most effective methods is using a powdery cleaning product called baking soda.
Baking soda is usually found in grocery stores as a food additive or in beauty products for its cleansing properties.
When mixed with water, it forms an effervescent solution that removes dirt and grease from the surface. When drying, however, the baking soda also reacts with other minerals such as calcium by forming a solid compound.
This could happen if you lather up too much liquid baking soda and let it dry overnight, or if you use leftover baking soda when washing yourself in the shower.
Luckily, there are some easy ways to remove this buildup. Baking soda is quite cheap so unless you have a lot left over, no one should worry about running out!
You can either throw away the excess baking soda or mix it into a paste and apply it to the areas where there is a skin irritant. Let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse it off thoroughly.
Repeat this process several times a week and you will see improvement every time you take a bath or wash yourself in the shower.
Use a mixture of lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide
When your skin is exposed to water, it can deposit some minerals such as calcium in the shower. This happens when blood is drawn from your body and fluid stays in the area!
If you have very hard deposits that don’t seem to go away, try mixing one part fresh lemon juice with two parts hydrogen peroxide in a ratio of 2:1 (or use 1 cup each). Mix both ingredients together and apply this mix directly onto the affected areas. Let sit for a minute or two and then rinse off.
Your skin will tighten up a little which helps remove the dried mineral matter, but making sure there are no trace amounts of the acid mixture left is important! Repeat until you get better results.
Use a mixture of apple cider vinegar and hydrogen peroxide
There are several reasons why developing hard calcium deposits may be a persistent problem. One of them is when you shower, your skin produces acid as part of its natural function. This acidic environment can have some effect on how quickly you re-coat the calcifications that already exist.
Another factor could be stress or anxiety, which makes it more likely to develop additional calcification. Both of these things increase cortisol levels in your body, which then leads to bone loss and remodeling.
Fortunately, there are some easy ways to reduce this exposure to water for most people. Two of those strategies are making use of an old trick to eliminate mineral buildup from dry scalp and using a mixture of ACV and HP to treat hard water.
This article will focus on the second option.
Use a mixture of urea and hydrogen peroxide
There are several ways to get rid of hard calcium deposits in the shower. Luckily, most people have their own natural remedies they use for skin care that work just as well if not better than expensive products!
The first thing many try is using a washcloth or piece of soft plastic material to scrub the shower door. This works well but needs to be repeated frequently because it can sometimes leave a residue which will continue to deposit more calcification.
Another option is mixing an equal amount of urease and hydrogen peroxide and rubbing this onto the surface of the glass. The chemical reaction between these two components helps dissolve the minerals in the acid solution.
Urease is a compound found in some bacteria and fungi and acts as a catalyst to help activate other chemicals. While both types of bacteria need oxygen to survive, only some require the enzyme urease to do so. Some examples of things with urease include urine, feces, saliva, and stomach acids.
This article’s writer uses the example of someone who has trouble sleeping and finds that eating before bed makes them wake up feeling hungry. Because sleep takes away stress, having sleep deprivation may cause anxiety or worry about how you will manage next. By ingesting glucose (simple sugar) before bed, you may be keeping awake due to your body’s constant craving for fuel.
Use a mixture of lemon juice and alcohol
There are several ways to use acid to remove hard calcium deposits from your shower doors or glass blocks. While some work better than others, all can help!
You can soak a paper towel in either apple cider vinegar or white vinegar and apply it to the surface for a few minutes before washing it off.
You can also mix one part distilled water with two parts hydrogen peroxide and spray that onto the surface. Make sure to rinse it thoroughly and then wash with soap and water afterwards.
Another option is using an abrasive cleaner such as rubbing alcohol mixed with salt or baking soda. These are usually sold as cleaning products for furniture so do not add any other ingredients other than the ones mentioned.
Lastly, you can get plastic coated metal rods that can be used to scrape away the dried calcium. Simply bend each rod into a circle shape and push through the area where there are signs of buildup.
Use a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice
There are several ways to get rid of hard calcium deposits in the shower. If your hands become dry and wrinkled due to the extra water, you can use a mix of one cup of baking soda and one cup of lemon juice to restore their moisture content.
This won’t work if there is already wet skin though, so make sure to wash your body first before trying this solution.
Use a mixture of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice
There are several reasons why developing hard, callus-like skin is not pleasant. When your body develops thick, protective layers of hardened calcium, it becomes apparent what they serve to protect you from.
When you shower or bath, your skin can pick up trace amounts of water and dry down. This can cause the minerals in the skin to dissolve and then reaggregate into small deposits or crystals.
These calcifications can form anywhere there’s enough tissue for them to become embedded, so how you get rid of them depends on where they occur.
But one easy way to eliminate this annoying side effect is to use an acid mix to wash yourself off. Starting with a gentle wash using warm water, and working up as needed, try rubbing in some ACV (apple cider vinegar) mixed with half a cup of lemon juice.