SKÜMA BLOG

Science, Wellness & Smarter Hydration

Welcome to our blog — your trusted source for everything water, wellness, and performance.

Here, we dive deep into the science of hydration, explore practical tips for healthy living, and share expert insights from nutritionists, athletes, and researchers.

Articles

How much water should you drink a day? What the science really says

2 litres? 8 glasses? More if you exercise? And do you actually need electrolytes to stay properly hydrated? “Most people could do perfectly fine off good water.” “I don't believe...

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Why has tap water quality only been monitored for a few decades?

We tend today to take it for granted that tap water is monitored. In the UK, it genuinely is subject to ongoing health surveillance: the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) oversees...

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Personalised hydration optimisation: Sküma Water is developing the next step in its approach

From purification to remineralisation, then to personalisation: Sküma Water's R&D is now working on a new medium designed to support daily hydration with even greater precision. We're rarely aware of...

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Cadmium, PFAS, Lead: What Diseases Can Water Pollutants Really Cause?

What scientific studies and experts tell us about the long-term effects of contaminants present in our environment, and why water quality deserves our full attention. Every day, we drink water...

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Instant hot water: why the MY™ Station heats on demand

Hot water is one of those features we tend to take for granted. You press a button, hot water comes out. Simple. But behind that simplicity sits a genuine design...

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Water and breastfeeding: how much to drink and what water to choose?

This article was written in partnership with Caroline Rinaudo, founder of FitMum France and a fitness coach who has specialised in supporting women during pregnancy, the postnatal period and motherhood...

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Detox water: myth or reality?

Lemon, cucumber and mint steeped in a jug of water: detox water has become a fixture of wellness content online, routinely presented as a way to flush out toxins or...

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TFA in your tap water: let's do the maths

On 22 July 2026, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) cut the tolerable daily intake for TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) by 72%, the smallest forever chemical in the PFAS family. Research...

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Why dehydration goes unnoticed so often in older people

26 July is World Grandparents' and Elderly People's Day, a fitting moment to look at something as common as it is easy to miss: as we age, the sensation of...

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Where do the heavy metals you consume actually come from?

Cadmium, mercury, lead: these heavy metals don't reach your body through some isolated industrial accident. They come from ordinary, everyday sources, whether you live alone or with a family: a...

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Which minerals does your child's water need?

How much calcium, magnesium or sodium should your child actually be drinking each day? It sounds like a minor question. It isn't. A growing child's mineral needs aren't the same...

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Going on Holiday with Your MY™ Station: The Complete Guide

You’ve invested in a MY™ Station and you’re heading off on holiday. Good news: your machine is designed to handle your absence, whether you’re gone for a few days or...

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