Scented or flavored water . Scented spray waters and flavored waters are formulated waters which contain additives. After the water evaporates, the additive leaves a residue which is drying to skin. Filtered water has some or all of the sediment, bacteria, microorganisms, organic matter and contaminants removed, depending on the fineness and type of filter. Filtering usually does not alter the pH or mineral content.
Hard water is extremely high in alkaline minerals.
Soap will not suds in hard water and clothes will not get clean. Hard water leaves a drying mineral residue on skin. Ground water just sits in the ground, gathering whatever minerals and pollutants are in the vicinity. Ground water usually needs to be purified or filtered. Most ground water is alkaline in pH. Surface water , such as a lake or river is usually not suitable for either drinking or skin application because of the high content of bacteria, micro-organisms, organic matter and pollution.