Do you use special creams, oils, or gels and your skin still feels irritated after showering? You might be looking in the wrong place.
The cause isn’t always the cosmetics – it could be the water in your own shower.
In this article, we explain why a shower filter for sensitive skin can be more effective than many cosmetic products. If you have delicate, atopic, or frequently itchy skin, read on: you’re about to discover a simple and effective solution.
What causes irritation in sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin reacts to elements that other skin types tolerate easily. Most of the time, it’s not a single factor, but a combination.
Components of tap water
Tap water at home usually contains:
Chlorine, used for disinfection, but it dries out and damages the skin’s natural barrier.
Limescale (hard water), which leaves mineral residues that clog pores and worsen irritation.
Heavy metals, such as lead or nickel, present in older pipes.
All of this comes into direct contact with your skin every time you shower. If your skin is sensitive, these elements can be a daily irritation bomb.
Ingredients in conventional cosmetics
Many products labelled as “for sensitive skin” still contain perfumes, preservatives, and sulphates. These chemicals, combined with harsh water, can worsen symptoms instead of relieving them.
Benefits of a shower filter for delicate skin
Installing a shower filter for sensitive skin addresses the root of the problem: the water.
Real benefits:
- Reduces skin-irritating chlorine
- Removes heavy metals that can trigger reactions
- Less limescale, leaving skin feeling softer after showering
- Visible improvement in redness, itchiness, or flaking within the first few days
And all of this without changing your shower gel or applying extra creams – your skin will notice the difference even with just filtered water.
Our shower filters: proven effectiveness
At Tappwater, we design filters that remove what your skin doesn’t need, keeping water clean and safe for the whole family.
Models we offer and what they filter
ShowerPro Diamond: filters chlorine, limescale, heavy metals, sediments, and volatile organic compounds.
ShowerPro: an effective and affordable option for homes with medium-quality water.
Both models:
- Are easy to install without tools
- Work with most standard showers
- Significantly improve the shower experience from the first use
How to choose the best one for your home
- Do you have atopic skin, children, or a history of allergies? Choose ShowerPro Diamond.
- Looking for a basic but effective solution? Try ShowerPro.
Remember, replacement cartridges can be delivered every 4–6 months with a subscription and 10% discount, so you can forget about maintenance.
Frequently asked questions from our customers
What exactly does a Tappwater shower filter remove?
It eliminates chlorine, limescale, heavy metals, oxides, and particles that can affect sensitive skin.
Is it compatible with any shower?
Yes, our filters fit 95% of shower systems on the market. If in doubt, our customer support team can help.
How long until I notice a difference?
In most cases, users notice calmer skin within the first week of use.
Your skin deserves better than a shower full of chemicals.
Install a Tappwater shower filter for sensitive skin and feel the difference from day one.
