Dry Skin caused by Low FC and High PH?

[AmyCJeff]

Ok...long story short, I have been doing TFP method for about 2 years now. One thing I noticed after implementing the TFP method is how "clean" the water feels and how good my skin feels when I get out of the pool

For the first time this week, I noticed my skin is EXTREMELY dry/chalky after I get out of the pool.
I am trying to figure it out. Even before I was using TFP method when my CH was 1600 and TA was 180, I never noticed my skin being so dry.

Here are my reading:
April 29th
FC 8
PH 8
TA 80
CH 480
CYA 50
CSI .25


May 22nd (Yesterday)
FC .5 (as in POINT 5. I realize this is low)
PH 8.2 (slightly elevated)
CYA 50


Is there chance that the combination of the HIGH PH and LOW FC is causing my skin to be so dry? If so, that is an easy fix
If not, what else can it be?

 

[mknauss]

High pH with the high TA. Lower both.

 

[AmyCJeff]

Thanks! I just lowered the PH to 7.4. Should I go lower?

I was thinking that TA is within range...albeit on the high side of the range. So, I was not thinking that could be a driver Probably should aim for the lower end of range since my CH and PH tend to drift toward the higher side

 

[mknauss]

I adjust my pH to 7.2 twice a week during high evaporation times. That helps control TA.

 

[AmyCJeff]

Good to know. I used to aim for 7.2 PH and TA 50-60 when my CH was above 1,000

Never really thought to aim that low when my CH is more in range. But, it makes sense

Working on it now. Aerating and adding MA