Chlorine and disinfection byproducts
Strip natural oils and moisture from the skin, leaving it dry, tight and less plump-looking.
Over time, dehydrated skin can make fine lines and texture appear more noticeable.
Tested Filtration
28-Day SGS Skin Evaluation
1-Minute Install
Fits Most Showers
10k+ Happy Customers
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10,758+ Skin & Hair Transformations
Your skin and hair shouldn’t have to fight harsh shower water every day.
Filter out chlorine and other unwanted contaminants to help keep them hydrated, soft, and youthful-looking.
Sarah N.
Austin, TX
What surprised me most was how different my skin felt after showering. My neck used to look visibly red and feel uncomfortable for hours. Since switching to Akvarius, it looks much calmer, the redness is less noticeable, and my skin feels far more comfortable afterward.
Jessica P.
Miami, FL
Redness and dryness were something I expected every time I stepped out of the shower. After switching to Akvarius, that started changing. The redness became much less visible, my skin felt softer and calmer, and it no longer had that stripped feeling afterward.
Emily S.
Phoenix, AZ
I honestly didn’t expect my hands to look this different. They used to stay visibly red, dry, and irritated, especially after showering. Since switching to Akvarius, the redness is much less noticeable and my skin feels noticeably softer. My hands simply look healthier now.
Jennifer K.
Chicago, IL
For years, our child’s legs would look red, dry, and irritated after showering. After switching to filtered shower water, we started noticing a real difference. The visible redness faded, the skin looked much calmer, and no longer seemed as dry after every shower.
Ashley M.
Denver, CO
Before Akvarius, I was used to seeing redness every time I looked in the mirror after a shower. Breakouts only made it stand out more. After switching to filtered shower water, the difference became really noticeable. My skin looks calmer, feels better after showering, and I’m much happier with how it looks now.
Michael P.
San Diego, CA
We started paying attention because our son’s scalp would often look red and dry after showers. After switching to filtered shower water, we noticed it looking much calmer. The dryness and visible irritation are nowhere near as noticeable as before, and showering seems much gentler on his skin.
Why Your Shower Water Isn’t as Skin & Hair-Friendly as It Looks
Water treatment facilities widely use chlorine to disinfect water and kill bacteria such as E. coli. But that disinfectant also reaches your shower - and touches your skin and hair every day.
Then there’s the journey to your home. Water travels miles through the pipe network, where corrosion in aging plumbing adds another potential source of rust and heavy metals.
How Are Your Skin and Hair Dealing With It?
Heavy Metals, Rust & Sediment
Build up on the scalp and hair, leaving residue that makes hair feel dull, heavy, rough, and harder to manage.
PFAS, Pesticides & Herbicides
Add to the chemical load your skin is exposed to every day. Filtering them out helps create a cleaner environment for your daily skin and hair routine.
The Last Step Before Water Reaches Your Skin
- Engineered Layer Sequence - each filtration material is placed in a specific order to work together efficiently.
- Optimized Contact Time - designed to maximize contact with the active media without sacrificing shower flow.
- Targeted Filtration - built around chlorine, PFAS, heavy metals, pesticides, rust and sediment.
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What Your Shower Water Leaves Behind
Rust, sediment, scale and pipe debris are the part you can see. But your skin and hair are exposed to much more than what collects in your shower.
Akvarius adds a final layer of filtration before the water reaches you - helping reduce the unwanted contaminants that can leave skin feeling dry and hair looking dull.
What Cleaner Shower Water Can Change in 28 Days
Backed by a 28-day SGS skin evaluation. 97% reported more hydrated skin.
Less Redness & Dryness
Over 28 days, skin can feel less dry, tight and irritated as it holds onto moisture more effectively.
The result is calmer, softer and more comfortable-looking skin.
Hydrated & Soft Skin
Better hydration helps skin look smoother, plumper and more refreshed - making dryness and dehydration lines appear less noticeable over 28 days.
Softer, Shinier Hair
After weeks of cleaner shower water, hair can feel less rough and dry, becoming easier to manage and healthier-looking from root to ends.
Built for Performance. Backed by Proof.
Fits more shower setups. Tested for what matters. Built to last.
Akvarius
Basic Inline Filter
Fits Handheld & Rain Showers
Maintains Strong Water Flow
May vary
Replaceable Cartridge, Less Waste
PFAS Tested
Chlorine Tested
28-Day SGS Skin Evaluation
Warranty
Frequently asked questions
What does the Akvarius Shower Filter remove?
What does the Akvarius Shower Filter remove?
Akvarius targets chlorine and chloramine, PFAS, heavy metals, pesticides, rust, sediment, and other unwanted contaminants before they reach your skin and hair.
What results can I expect?
What results can I expect?
Cleaner shower water can help skin feel calmer and more hydrated while hair feels softer, smoother, and less dry. In a 28-day SGS evaluation, participants reported visible improvements in skin and hair condition.
Is Akvarius actually tested?
Is Akvarius actually tested?
Yes. Akvarius has published chlorine and PFAS reduction test results, plus a 28-day SGS skin and scalp evaluation. Selected report pages can be opened directly from the Product section.
Will it reduce my water pressure?
Will it reduce my water pressure?
Akvarius is designed to maintain strong water flow, so you can filter your shower water without sacrificing the shower experience.
Does it fit my shower?
Does it fit my shower?
Akvarius fits 99% standard handheld, fixed, and rain shower setups using a standard 1/2-inch shower connection. It installs between the shower mixer and hose or between the shower arm and showerhead.
What are the filter dimensions?
What are the filter dimensions?
The Akvarius Shower Filter measures approximately 156 mm in height and 61 mm in diameter.
Is installation easy?
Is installation easy?
Yes. Installation takes about one minute and requires no tools, plumber, or permanent plumbing changes.
Installation guide
Installation guide
Watch the step-by-step video showing how to install the Akvarius Shower Filter in about a minute, with no tools required.
How often should I replace the cartridge?
How often should I replace the cartridge?
For consistent filtration, we recommend replacing the cartridge every 3 months. Akvarius Care is set up to deliver a fresh replacement cartridge on that schedule, so you don't have to remember when it's time to change it.
Can I use it with well water or a whole-house filter?
Can I use it with well water or a whole-house filter?
Yes. Akvarius can be used as an additional filtration layer at the shower, including in homes with well water or existing whole-house filtration. Performance may vary depending on the composition of the incoming water.
How does Akvarius subscription work?
How does Akvarius subscription work?
Akvarius subscription automatically delivers a fresh cartridge every 3 months.
How fast is shipping?
How fast is shipping?
Orders are typically delivered within 3-5 business days.
What is the return policy?
What is the return policy?
You can return your order within 30 days of delivery. Products must meet the conditions listed in the Akvarius return policy.
