What Happens When You Shower in Chlorine? (And How to Fix It)
Your tap water might be sabotaging your skin and hair — here’s why.
Most Australian households receive chlorinated water. It keeps water safe for drinking… but when you bathe in it, the effects are a different story.
🚿 How Chlorine Affects Your Skin, Hair, and Lungs
Hot showers open your pores and hair shafts — making it easier for chlorine to:
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Strip natural oils
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Disrupt the skin barrier
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Cause itchiness or dryness
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Trigger frizz, split ends, and dull hair
Chlorine can also become volatile when heated — turning into chloroform gas, which you inhale while showering.
👶 Who’s Most at Risk?
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Kids with sensitive skin
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People with eczema, rosacea, or dermatitis
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Colour-treated or dry hair types
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Asthmatics or allergy sufferers
💧 The Easy Fix? A Shower Filter
Installing a shower filter can remove up to 99% of chlorine, sediment, and VOCs — transforming your daily shower into a clean, skin-friendly ritual.
The Shower Mate is compact, stylish, and installs in 60 seconds — with ionic beads that soften water, reduce chlorine, and help restore your skin's balance.
🌿 Real Benefits Our Customers Notice:
✔️ Softer, shinier hair
✔️ Reduced skin tightness after showering
✔️ Calmer eczema flare-ups
✔️ Better breathing for kids with asthma