Shower filters cut harmful chemicals

The usage of shower water filters is becoming increasingly popular in homes. They are available with a money-saving low-flow showerhead attached or separately to use with your existing showerhead. I can actually feel the difference when showering with filtered water.

There are a variety of potentially hazardous chemicals in shower water; chlorine is the most common. Chlorine in shower water can cause dry skin and hair, itchy skin and eye irritation. Free chlorine and its combined forms in compounds are known carcinogens.

Shower water with chlorine is particularly bad. Since the water is very ...