How Your Shower Water Can Be Sabotaging Your Sensitive Skin (and Your Blonde Hair Too)
Real talk most Aussie tap water isn’t as “clean” as we like to think. Sure, it’s safe to drink, but when it comes to your skin and hair? It’s a whole different story.
If you’ve ever wondered why your skin feels tight or your hair goes dull and brassy no matter what shampoo you use, your shower water could be the real troublemaker hiding in plain sight.
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The truth about chlorine in your shower
Here in Australia, tap water is treated with chlorine to kill bacteria (great for safety, not so great for your skin barrier).
Chlorine strips away your skin’s natural oils, leaving it dry, itchy and more sensitive especially if you already deal with eczema or dermatitis.
And for your hair? Chlorine + heat = a bad combo. It roughs up the hair cuticle, causing frizz, dryness, and for blondes that dreaded brassy tone that sneaks in way too soon after your last toner.
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The hidden stuff no one talks about
It’s not just chlorine doing the damage. Aussie water can also carry heavy metals (like lead and copper), hard minerals (like calcium and magnesium), and even sediment from old pipes.
These all build up over time clogging pores, flattening hair, and making your scalp feel itchy or flaky. Basically, your water is doing the opposite of what your skincare and haircare are trying to achieve.
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What filtered water actually does
Adding a shower filter (especially one that targets chlorine and heavy metals) can make a huge difference, you’ll literally feel it after the first few showers.
Here’s what happens when you switch to filtered water:
• Your skin feels softer, calmer, and less itchy.
• Your hair stays shinier and your toner actually lasts.
• You’ll need less product because your skin and hair aren’t constantly fighting chemicals.
If you’re blonde, balayage, or have colour-treated hair, you’ll notice your tone holds way longer — less brass, more bright and fresh.
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Why Vitamin C + KDF filters are the real MVPs
That’s where our Happy Filter Shower Filters come in. They’re packed with Vitamin C (which neutralises chlorine) and KDF 55 (which tackles heavy metals and bacteria).
We designed them for Aussie homes so they handle our higher water pressure and fit straight onto standard shower fittings. You don’t need tools, plumbers, or a science degree to install one.
Just twist it on, hop in, and enjoy a chlorine-free shower that’s actually good for your skin and hair.
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The glow-up you’ll actually feel
If your skin has been flaring up for no reason, or your blonde just never feels fresh, it’s probably not your products, it’s your water.
Switch to filtered shower water for a month and you’ll see the difference: smoother skin, happier scalp, and brighter hair.
Your skin barrier will thank you. Your toner will thank you. Your mirror will thank you.
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Ready to make the switch?
Check out our Happy Filter Shower Filter and Bath Filter — both designed to remove chlorine, heavy metals, and nasties from your water.
Goodbye dull, brassy hair. Hello soft, glowing, chlorine-free
skin. 💛
