WAIT — IS YOUR SHOWER WATER RUINING YOUR HAIR AND SKIN?

I never thought I’d be the kind of person who drinks the water in the shower—but here we are. Chalk it up to multi-tasking motherhood, or just general hydration laziness, but I’ve always assumed if it’s clean enough to wash in, it’s clean enough to sip. Right?

Well. Let’s just say the rabbit hole of water filtration has once again swallowed me whole.

After installing a whole-house water filter and the gold standard of drinking filters: reverse osmosis system in my kitchen (I used Water Flow Control), I started wondering what else was lurking in my beauty routine—particularly in my shower. The same stream I was washing my face with, cleansing my body under, and yep, occasionally gulping from, could be full of invisible nasties: chlorine, copper, heavy metals, even microplastics.

So when Qure launched their Shower Filter, I was all in.

The Filter That Promises Skin and Hair Nirvana

Like the chic older sister of their viral faucet filter, (read my review on that here) the Qure Shower Filter looks elegant (white or matte black), installs easily (no plumber needed), and uses triple-layer filtration to nix up to 99% of chlorine, limescale, and heavy metals. That means less irritation, fewer breakouts, shinier hair, and softer skin from head to toe.

And honestly? I noticed a difference after the first few showers. My hair was suddenly silkier—like it had been glossed—and my skin didn’t feel as tight or itchy post-rinse. My husband even commented on the water feeling “more soft and silky” which I’m taking as a high compliment.

But Is It Just for Clean Freaks?

Absolutely not. This is for anyone who’s ever had mystery bacne, psoriasis flare-ups, a flaky scalp, or skin that just never seems to glow—no matter how many serums you slather on. Dermatologists like Dr. Muneeb Shah are increasingly pointing out that hard water can mess with your skin barrier, exacerbate irritation, and block your products from absorbing properly.

In fact, Qure’s filter is clinically proven to increase skin moisture by 15% and scalp hydration by 22% in just 8 weeks. That’s better than some moisturisers I’ve tested over the years.

What’s Lurking in Our Water?

It’s easy to assume that our tap water is pristine, but even in Australia, contaminants can sneak in. Studies have found that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—often dubbed “forever chemicals”—have been detected in drinking water across the country, including in parts of Sydney and regional areas. These chemicals are linked to various health concerns and are notoriously difficult to remove from the body.

Additionally, lead and copper contamination has been identified in household drinking water in New South Wales, primarily due to aging infrastructure. Exposure to these metals can have adverse health effects, particularly in children and pregnant women.

While these contaminants are more concerning when ingested, they can also affect your skin and hair when present in shower water, leading to dryness, irritation, and other issues.

Your Hair Will Thank You, Too

If you’ve ever noticed your colour going brassy, your ends feeling crunchy, or your roots getting oily way too fast—it might not be your products. It could be your water. Hard water minerals can create buildup on the scalp, making your hair dull, brittle and prone to breakage. The Qure Shower Filter has three pressure settings (Rainfall, Massage, and Power Spray), and somehow even makes your shampoo lather better.

Bonus: it might just extend the life of your blow-dry. I swear mine felt fresher, longer.

Is It Worth It?

For the price of a facial, the Qure Shower Filter gives you daily, top-to-toe benefits—no appointments required. It’s a low-lift, high-impact switch that can overhaul your skin and hair with something you’re already doing every day.

And for fellow shower-sippers? You’ll sleep a little easier, too.