Most of us jump in the shower without giving it much thought. Lather, rinse, repeat. But what’s in that water you’re being sprayed with, and what effect is it having on your skin and hair? Tap water contains a laundry list of chemicals and minerals, some of which may be detrimental. Chlorine is the most common concern, which can dry out your skin and hair and possibly even aggravate asthma.
Fortunately, it can be removed with filters, which claim to solve all of these problems and sometimes more. One calls itself an “essential beauty wellness tool”; another is “step zero of your self-care routine”. When I began researching, the claims of beautification were so varied and extreme that I half expected to begin as a middle-aged man with thinning hair and end up as Jacob Elordi. No such luck.
