Hard Water? Chlorine? Not In This Shower!

Hard Water? Chlorine? Not In This Shower!

Hard Water? Chlorine? Not In This Shower!

Why Your Shower Might Be Wrecking Your Skin and Hair

If your skin feels tight, your hair looks dull, or your bathroom smells faintly like a public pool, it’s probably not your shampoo, it’s your water.

Many households across the U.S. have hard water and high chlorine levels flowing through their pipes. And while that water might be safe to drink, it’s not exactly gentle on your skin, scalp, or hair.

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What is hard water, really?

Hard water is water with high levels of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. These minerals build up over time, leaving residue on your skin and hair, and even clogging your showerhead.

The result? Dry, flaky skin. Limp or frizzy hair. And a shower that feels more like a rinse-off at the gym than a relaxing escape.

Chlorine in shower pool

And chlorine? It’s not just in pools.

Tap water systems use chlorine to disinfect, but when it hits your skin, it can strip away natural oils and disrupt your skin barrier. That’s what causes that tight, itchy feeling after you shower. And if you’ve ever noticed a strong smell or irritation in your eyes post-shower — yep, chlorine is the culprit.

Related: Shower filter for Chlorine, why you need one now

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Enter Afina.

The Afina filtered showerhead is designed to remove up to 98% of chlorine and reduce harsh minerals, giving you noticeably better water from the very first rinse.

What you’ll feel:

  • Softer, smoother skin
  • Calmer scalp with less irritation
  • Shinier, more manageable hair
  • No more lingering chlorine smell

Whether you’ve got sensitive skin, color-treated hair, or just want your shower to feel more spa than science lab, Afina makes the switch easy.

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Clean water is self-care.

You invest in good skincare, nourishing hair products, and wellness routines, but if your water isn’t clean, you’re working against yourself.

Thousands of customers have made the switch and never looked back. As one shared:

“I used to think my dry skin was just part of aging. Turns out it was my shower water. Afina changed everything.”

Ready to try the cleanest shower of your life?

Protect your skin, hair, and health, starting at the source.

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