New Zealand is known for having some of the cleanest water in the world.
But here’s something most people don’t realise…
Even in New Zealand, your tap water is still treated and that can affect how your hair and skin feel every day.
Is New Zealand tap water chlorinated?
In most cities and towns like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, tap water is treated with chlorine.
Chlorine is added to keep the water safe as it travels through pipes and reaches your home.
It’s completely safe to drink, but it doesn’t always feel great on your hair and skin.
Why your hair and skin might feel dry after showering
Chlorine doesn’t just disinfect water it also strips away natural oils.
When you shower in chlorinated water, it can:
Leave your hair feeling dry or frizzy
Fade hair colour faster
Make your scalp feel tight or irritated
Cause your skin to feel dry or sensitive
That “tight” feeling after a shower?
That’s often your skin barrier reacting to chlorine.
" I didn't realise how strong the chlorine smell was until i installed this. My hair feels so much softer already"
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What about babies and sensitive skin?
Babies and young children have thinner, more delicate skin than adults, which makes them more sensitive to what’s in their water.
Chlorine can be particularly drying, especially with daily baths.
If your little one experiences dry, irritated, or sensitive skin, reducing chlorine exposure during bath time can help create a gentler, more comfortable routine.
But isn’t New Zealand water softer?
Yes in many areas, New Zealand water is naturally softer than Australia, meaning it contains lower levels of calcium and magnesium.
That’s a good thing.
But even with softer water, chlorine is still commonly present and that’s usually the main cause of dryness and irritation.
Will a shower filter make a difference in New Zealand?
Yes! and this is where most people notice the change straight away.
A good shower filter removes chlorine before it reaches your hair and skin.
That means you can experience:
Softer-feeling hair from the first wash
Less dryness and irritation
No strong chlorine smell in the shower
A more natural feel after rinsing
It’s a small change, but one you feel daily.
"My skin usually feels tight after showering, but it's noticeably calmer now."
Who will notice it the most?
You’re more likely to notice a difference if you:
Have coloured or treated hair
Struggle with dry or frizzy hair
Have sensitive or reactive skin
Shower frequently
The bottom line
New Zealand tap water is clean and safe but that doesn’t mean it’s ideal for your hair and skin.
Removing chlorine from your shower can make a noticeable difference to how you feel, without changing anything else in your routine.
A simple upgrade
If you’ve ever stepped out of the shower with dry skin or hair that just doesn’t feel right, your water could be playing a bigger role than you think.
Our shower filter is designed to remove chlorine and help restore a softer, more natural feel to your hair and skin from the very first wash. And best of all completely renter friendly
