Hard water is water that's naturally high in minerals like calcium and magnesium. It may also contain traces of chlorine and heavy metals like lead and copper. While these elements aren’t necessarily harmful to drink, they can have a significant impact on your skin and hair health.

Minerals and chemicals in hard water can strip your skin of its natural moisture barrier. This leads to dryness, irritation, and increased sensitivity. Over time, your skin may become more reactive, with conditions like flakiness and redness becoming more common.

Yes—especially if you have acne-prone or sensitive skin. When chlorine and minerals interact with your skin’s natural oils, they can form a waxy residue that clogs pores. This buildup can lead to inflammation, breakouts, and even changes in your skin’s texture.

They can be. Metals like copper and lead may contribute to dryness, irritation, and even long-term inflammation. These elements can also disrupt your skin’s natural detox function, making it harder for your body to flush out toxins through the skin.

Unfortunately, yes. Chlorine can worsen eczema and other sensitive skin conditions by further weakening the skin’s protective barrier, making it more prone to flare-ups and irritation.

Signs include dry, tight-feeling skin and brittle hair after showering. You might also notice a bleach-like smell from your tap water. To be sure, you can check your local water quality report or use a home testing kit.

If your skin feels persistently dry, your hair looks dull, or you’ve spotted white buildup on faucets and showerheads, chances are your water is hard. Still unsure? You can confirm by checking your regional water report for mineral levels.

Our Shower Filter uses refillable capsules that last for approximately 13,000 litres of water—roughly:
3 months for a household of 3
4 months for a household of 2

With a Flo+Glo subscription, we’ll send you a new filter capsule right when you need it—no calendar reminders necessary. You can adjust or cancel your subscription anytime via your account dashboard.

Technically, water softening requires a whole-house system to remove calcium and limescale. While Flo+Glo doesn’t soften water in the traditional sense, our filtration targets elements like chlorine, iron, copper, and lead—dramatically improving how your water feels on your skin and hair.

Not at all. Our filtration system is designed to preserve your water pressure and temperature, ensuring a comfortable, uninterrupted shower experience.

Nope! Every Flo+Glo product is made for DIY installation—no handyperson, tools, or electricity needed. Just twist it on and you’re good to glow.

Yes, our filtration range is compatible with electric water heaters. We recommend checking your heater’s flow rate to ensure everything runs smoothly, but in general, installation is quick and hassle-free.

We invited members of our Flo+Glo community—real people living with hard water—to try our Shower Filter for one month. Here’s what they shared:
Participants: 106 individuals from hard water areas
Softer Hair & Skin: 83% noticed noticeably softer, smoother skin and hair within the first month
Improved Hair Texture: 88% reported reduced dryness, and 38% saw a significant decrease in frizz
Healthier Skin: 74% experienced less sensitivity and dryness, with their skin feeling more balanced overall

Many users also told us their usual hair and skincare products worked better than ever—without switching up a thing.

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