WHY SHOULD WE CARE?
Water quality can significantly impact the health of your skin and hair. While we often assume our tap water is clean, it may contain more impurities than expected. Common issues include:
- Chlorine and Chemical Additives: Used for disinfection, chlorine can lead to skin dryness and irritation. It also strips natural oils from your hair, making it brittle and prone to damage.
- Heavy Metals: Elements like calcium, magnesium, copper, and lead may be present in your water. These can affect your skin by causing dryness and can also contribute to dull, lifeless hair.
- Environmental Contaminants: Pesticides, industrial pollutants, and residues from old pipes can further compromise water quality, potentially leading to skin reactions and scalp issues.
At Lúmina, we’re committed to enhancing your shower experience. Our premium shower heads are engineered to minimize the presence of these contaminants, providing you with a cleaner, healthier shower.
Our skin, being the largest organ of the body, absorbs water during showers just like a sponge. When this water is contaminated, it can have several adverse effects on your skin and hair:
- Premature Aging: Contaminants like chlorine and heavy metals can break down collagen and elastin, leading to signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines more quickly.
- Dry Skin: Chemicals in unclean water can strip your skin of its natural oils, leaving it dry, flaky, and more prone to irritation and sensitivity.
- Acne and Skin Conditions: Contaminants can exacerbate acne and other skin conditions. For example, chlorine can clog pores, while pollutants can contribute to inflammation and redness.
- Dandruff and Scalp Issues: Hard water with high mineral content can lead to dandruff and dry scalp, causing itching and flakiness.
- Hair Damage: Exposure to pollutants and chemicals can weaken hair, making it brittle and prone to breakage. It can also strip away natural oils, leading to dull and lifeless hair.
Ensuring that you shower with clean water is essential for maintaining healthy skin and hair. At Lúmina, we are dedicated to improving your shower experience with our high-end shower heads, designed to filter out harmful contaminants and promote better overall well-being.
The terms "hard water" and "soft water" refer to the mineral content in water and how it affects everyday use:
- Hard Water: This type of water contains high levels of dissolved minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium. As rainwater travels through the ground, it picks up these minerals from rocks and soil, resulting in hard water. Hard water can lead to a variety of issues, including:
- Soft Water: Soft water has been treated to remove the calcium and magnesium ions, leaving sodium as the primary ion. This treatment process helps to avoid the problems associated with hard water. Soft water is more effective with soaps and shampoos, producing a richer lather and helping to keep your skin and hair cleaner and more hydrated.
At Lúmina, our high-end shower heads are designed to tackle the effects of both hard and soft water. They help reduce the impact of hard water minerals and ensure a more enjoyable and beneficial shower experience.
Lúmina's high-end shower heads are designed to enhance water quality, providing benefits for all skin types. However, they can be especially advantageous for individuals with the following concerns:
- Premature Aging: Our shower heads help reduce the impact of chlorine and other contaminants that can accelerate skin aging, leading to a smoother, more youthful appearance.
- Dry Skin: If you struggle with dry, flaky skin, our products filter out harsh chemicals and impurities, helping to retain your skin's natural moisture and improve hydration.
- Acne and Sensitive Skin: For those with acne or sensitive skin, our shower heads minimize irritants that can exacerbate breakouts and inflammation, promoting clearer and calmer skin.
- Dandruff and Scalp Issues: Our shower heads are effective in reducing the build-up of hard water minerals and pollutants, which can alleviate dandruff and soothe a dry, itchy scalp.
- Psoriasis: By removing irritants and impurities from your water, our products can help manage psoriasis flare-ups and improve overall skin comfort.
- Damaged Hair: If your hair is damaged or lacks luster, our shower heads help reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and minerals, leading to healthier, shinier hair.
HOW DOSE IT WORK?
While our filtration system operates on similar principles as Brita filters, it is specifically designed for the unique conditions of showering. Here’s how our technology works:
- Advanced Filtration System: Lúmina’s shower heads feature a sophisticated filtration system that performs effectively under the high pressure and temperature typical of a shower.
- High-Performance Filter Media: Our filters use two key media: KDF-55 and Calcium Sulfite.
- How It Works: As water flows through our filter, it is subjected to high pressure, pushing it through the KDF-55 and Calcium Sulfite media. This process ensures thorough removal of chlorine and other contaminants, providing you with cleaner, purer water for a better shower experience.
Our filtration system is tailored to meet the specific demands of showering, offering a more effective solution than standard filters. For more information on how our products can enhance your shower experience, please explore our website or contact us directly.
No, Lúmina’s shower head is designed to enhance your shower experience without impacting water pressure. Our product is engineered to maintain and even maximize the pressure coming from your pipes, ensuring you get a strong and invigorating shower while benefiting from cleaner, filtered water.
To ensure the effectiveness of Lúmina’s shower head, we conducted rigorous third-party testing with reputable organizations in the United States. These tests confirmed that our filter removes over 85% of chlorine for the entire lifespan of the filter, which is designed to last 3 months under typical usage conditions (multiple people showering daily).
This performance significantly exceeds the NSF/ANSI Standard 177 certification, which requires a minimum of 50% chlorine removal. Our testing demonstrates that Lúmina’s filter maintains high chlorine reduction throughout its effective life, ensuring consistent quality and reliability for our users.
IS IT EASY TO INSTALL?
- Remove the Old Shower Head: Use the custom wrench provided with your Lúmina shower head to easily remove your old shower head.
- Check the Filter: Lúmina’s shower head comes with a pre-installed filter, so you don’t need to install one separately. However, to ensure everything is in place, unscrew the face of the shower head and verify that the filter is properly installed.
- Prepare the Pipe: Wrap the threaded part of the exposed pipe with the included Teflon tape twice to create a tight seal.
- Install the New Shower Head: Twist the Lúmina shower head onto the pipe until it is snug. Use the custom wrench to give it a final, solid tightening to prevent any leaks.
- Enjoy Your Clean Water: With Lúmina installed, you can enjoy cleaner, purer water for your shower. We’re confident you’ll love the difference it makes for your skin, hair, and overall wellness. If you’re not completely satisfied within 60 days, we offer a money-back guarantee.
No plumber necessary! Installing Lúmina’s shower head is simple and can be done by yourself. Just follow the easy installation guide provided, and you’ll have your new shower head set up in no time.
Yes! Lúmina’s shower head is designed to fit standard 1/2-inch threads, which are used for modern-day shower heads in the United States. As long as you have a standard shower arm coming from your ceiling or wall, you can easily install Lúmina’s shower head.
ANYTHING ELSE?
It sure is, which is why ensuring it absorbs clean, chemical-free water is vital to your health and well-being.
Most dermatologists recommend keeping the shower temperature between 98°F and 101°F for optimal skin care. However, cold showers also offer significant benefits, such as improved circulation. Ultimately, the choice is yours based on what feels best for your body and skin.
You bring up an excellent point! While our initial focus is on transforming your shower experience, we do plan to address other faucets and fixtures in the future. Sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of this page to be the first to know about our upcoming products and updates!
We can confirm that this is indeed true! The presence of calcium and magnesium in hard water strengthens the gluten in the dough, minerals of which NYC water has an abundance! So, yes, the water in New York City does contain properties that likely make it more conducive for better bagels and pizza. But while an excess of calcium and magnesium might be great for dough, it's not so great for your skin and hair... Let's leave the unfiltered water to the bakers and pizza makers.
But while we've got bagels and pizza on our minds, here are some of our favorite spots in New York (our hometown):
Pizza:
- Grand Street Pizza: 384 Grand St
- Scarr's Pizza: 22 Orchard St
- Paulie Gee's: 60 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn
Bagels:
- Shelsky’s: 141 Court St, Brooklyn
- Absolute Bagels: 2788 Broadway
According to the EPA, the average shower lasts about eight minutes, and with a typical showerhead flow rate of 2.1 gallons per minute, that adds up to more than 16 gallons of water per shower. Across the United States, showers collectively use over one trillion gallons of water each year. While it might be tempting to enjoy a long, refreshing shower with your clean, filtered water, it’s important to remember that every drop counts. To conserve water, keep your showers short and be mindful of your water usage—maybe even set a timer to help you stay on track!
According to the BBC, some of the most "pristine" water in the world can be found in places like Crater Lake in Oregon, Lake Baikal in Siberia, and Lake Vostok in Antarctica. However, with the addition of The Jolie Filtered Showerhead, we like to think that clean, high-quality water could soon be found right in your own bathroom.