the Second Shower Head

Vitamin C Filtered Showerhead

Sale price$99
Color: Matte Black
99.9% removal
NSF certified filter
Food-grade Vitamin C
Third party lab tested
Made in South Korea
See-through Filtration
Micron PP Sediment
Vitamin E
Vitamin D
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5

The proof

Real filters from real showers.
See what your water left behind.

Before Amber S.Before
Used filter from Portland, ORAfter 21 days

Amber S.

Portland, OR · 21 days of use

I always thought our water was pretty good. Three weeks later the filter looked like that, so I guess not.
Before Michelle T.Before
Used filter from Santa Ana, CAAfter 30 days

Michelle T.

Santa Ana, CA · 30 days of use

I didn't expect much, but my face wasn't as tight after showers. Even my derm noticed it looked less irritated.
Before Carlos R.Before
Used filter from Miami, FLAfter 30 days

Carlos R.

Miami, FL · 30 days of use

After a month in Miami the cartridge looked nasty. It made me rethink what I was showering in every morning.
Before Emma R.Before
Used filter from Chicago, ILAfter 40 days

Emma R.

Chicago, IL · 40 days of use

Chicago water always felt harsh, but seeing the filter after 40 days made it feel very real. My skin feels less dry too.
Before Rachel K.Before
Used filter from Austin, TXAfter 40 days

Rachel K.

Austin, TX · 40 days of use

I showed my roommate the old filter because it looked nasty. She literally bought one the same night.
Before Jason M.Before
Used filter from Dallas, TXAfter 7 days

Jason M.

Dallas, TX · 7 days of use

We got it for our baby's bath, but I ended up noticing it too. My skin doesn't feel as dried out after showers.

The Science

Most filters fade in weeks.
Ours doesn't.

Carbon and KDF filters trap chlorine until they fill up, then they stop. Vitamin C neutralizes it through a chemical reaction that doesn't degrade through the filter's life.

NSF/ANSI 42Chlorine removal 99.9%

* Micron sediment filter certified to NSF/ANSI 42 standards.

Most filters fade in weeks.
Ours doesn't.

NSF Certified
Sediment FIlter*

Traps rust, sediment
& particles down to
5 µm - finer than a
white blood cell.

Vitamin C Core

Neutralizes 99.9% of
chlorine & chloramine
on contact - from your
first shower to your last.

Shower headHairWifeSkinActinic keratosis areasDifferenceFeelingLifeReasonSecond shower heads
  • 5 stars: 176 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 12 (6%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Dianna Hawkins (United States)
I did a little research…

I did a little research and discovered that our water quality here in NC is pretty good (even though I e never drank out of the tap - always smelled like chlorine to me). One thing about our water is that it’s treated with chloramine, probably what I could smell! My partner has awful psoriasis and has a very strict regime to follow that still results in flare ups. So I decided to get this filter because as I understood, the Vitamin C was the best way to reduce the chloramine. I’m about 2 weeks in at the point and my skin feels so soft, actinic keratosis areas are definitely getting better. My hair doesn’t even need to be blow dried to be smooth. It’s such a relaxing feeling, the water flow is somehow soft and soothing. If you’re used to a high pressure shower head, this is different but you’ll soon find yourself eager to shower because it’s such a chill vibe! The filter is turning grey, and there are some specks of much darker material in there. Glad to see it’s working and I had a good reason to try it out!

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Dannielle
Easy to install

I have the handheld shower and like it so much that i wanted to buy one for my friend who lives in an apartment. She wanted this one so i plan to install it for her when i visit. I think this shower filter is also a great gift for a friend and very easy to install. It also comes with white tape thing to prevent from leakage. Ive purchased another brand and it didnt have all the installation part that i had to return but secondshower comes with all the installation parts which makes easy to install.

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Dustine
The water pressure is good

The water pressure is good and the angle is easily adjustable. It has a built-in filter, so I feel safe using it. It’s a brand I trust and use often.

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Junho Lee
Stronger Water Pressure and a Noticeably Cleaner Feel

Compared with the original filter, this one provides noticeably stronger water pressure. With the old filter, I sometimes felt like my skin did not feel completely clean after showering, but with this one, I get a much better fresh, squeaky-clean feeling. I also like that the filter is visible. It makes maintenance easier since I can actually see its condition and know when it may need to be replaced.

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Jane
filtered really effectively

This is my second order. I moved to a place with hard water, and it feels like my hair has been falling out more and my skin has gotten really dry. After reading a lot of reviews, I decided to try this, and it actually works really well. The water seems to be filtered really effectively.

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sammy
Must-have for hard water!

This shower head is a game changer. You can really tell it filters out the impurities—no more chlorine smell and my skin feels great. The high pressure is a huge bonus. If you’re on the fence, just get it!

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Bluesky2019
So happy with this purchase!

I’ve been using the version with the hose and loved it so much that I had to get this model too. The best part is how visibly cleaner the water becomes. It’s honestly such a relief to know all that chlorine and gunk is being filtered out before it touches my skin. The water pressure is super strong and I love the "tell" for maintenance. Once the stream starts to get a little weaker, I know it's time to swap the filter. It makes it so easy to keep the water quality at its best. Plus, the Matte White and Forest Green combo looks incredibly chic in the bathroom. If you want genuinely clean water and great pressure, this is a must-have!

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Anonymous
Highly recommend

I bought this shower filter for my family, and everyone is happy with it. It looks so good, and the water feels gentler, especially for children's skin. It was simple to install and fits perfectly. I would definitely buy it again.

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Anonymous
Shower filter

I'm very satisfied with this second shower filter.Installation was quick and easy, and it fit perfectly without any leaks.I noticed a difference right away the water feels much cleaner and softer, and the chlorine smell is gone. My skin feels less dry after showering, and my hair also feels smoother than before.This filter is especially great for people with sensitive skin or anyone who cares about water quality. For the price, the performance is excellent. I would definitely repurchase and recommend it to others.

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Anonymous
Great flow, water saving, easy to install.

I was using a shower head with a small flow, but I was lazy to exchange it. However I saw this with the filters and I was curious to see if that will have some effect on my skin and/or hair. But after using it I haven't seen any measurable effect.But afar I loved was the larger area and the pressure coming out of it. I now even use less water than with the other head, as I don't need to open that much the flow to receive a great shower.Other thing that I loved is how easy you can place the direction of the shower.I don't know how to feel about the need to replace the filters, but after a little more than a month the filter seems to still be good, meaning that my water quality wasn't that bad. There's a window on the body of the item to see the state of the filters.It was really easy to install, by using a rubber strap wrench to take off the previous one and fitting this one.Replacing the filters is also very easy if I decide to, it only needs to unscrew the head from the body, and it offers no resistance.

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Anonymous
Finally found the solution for my skin 😭😭

I recently moved to LA, and my skin started breaking out. I thought it was because of change of diet, but “eating healthy” didn’t do much for me. I started seeking for the cause, and I tried shower filter. And viola, after a couple weeks of using, skin came back to my normal state. I would highly recommend this if nothing else is helping to improve your skin

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Anonymous
Nice distribution of water with good pressure, skin and hair seem softer

I had heard that people were switching to filtered shower heads because of hard water so when I saw the opportunity to try it, I grabbed one. I've been using it well over a month now but wanted to be sure of the effects before reviewing it. To be honest, I am not sure how great the changes are, but it is cold now, and I'm taking some hot showers without my skin getting totally dried out. So I guess it must be working? My hair feels a little softer, too.I wanted to report on the mechanics of this filter as well. First of all, the wide shower head creates a better overall distribution than what I had been using. Instead of getting big droplets, it's a little finer, with better coverage. It seems well-made and sturdy, but it is mostly plastic.Replacing the shower head was super easy. It even comes with a small supply of plumber's tape if you want to make sure it's completely sealed tight. I didn't have to use it, though. As for water pressure, it moves through fine. They supply two types of water pressure control. I removed them entirely. :-)The only mildly annoying thing was this squeaking sound. I guess it must be from the water passing through the filter. Eventually, after several showers, it seems to have stopped.

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Anonymous
High-quality shower head with a soft and comforting flow

This shower head doesn't pulse or mist or play music. But it does one thing well, which is to provide a soft and soothing showering experience. (I prefer to spell "showerhead" as one word, but will respect how the manufacturer shows it as two words on this product page. Grammar guides indicate both styles are acceptable.)I was skeptical when I opened up the really lovely packaging of this unit and saw the numerous tiny holes on its flat front surface. My first thought was that the stream was going to push irritating, needle-like streams of water into my skin like the annoying high-pressure showers at the gym back in college (which I think were deliberately made that way to make you want to get clean and get out as soon as possible).In reality, I opened the valve and out came a wide, soft stream of water that felt sufficiently strong to support cleansing but smooth enough to actually feel soothing. Something about how the individual streams of water flow out seems to make the water "cling" to your skin and it doesn't cause nearly as much deflected overspray on the surrounding shower walls as many shower heads I've tried have. I intended to take a short video of the shower head in operation, but decided instead to share a video of where the water is landing on the other side of the shower enclosure so you can see how broad and soft the stream is. (I've also included a couple of still shots with a ballpoint pen set on top of the shower head for scale--It's not a small unit, presumably because it has such a large, effective, and long-lasting filter.) In fact, the shower head I replaced with this one is touted as a "rainfall"-style unit, and I much prefer this SecondShower-brand head because it has a softer, smoother, more comforting flow that actually fulfills the rainfall terminology.It also feels like it uses less water, while wetting and rinsing just as well as the old one.This is obviously a very high-quality plumbing component, with sturdy construction, simple design, and superb documentation--even a small accessory set (wrench, plumber's tape, and replacement seal for ease of installation (however, as the manual points out, in most cases you can just hand-tighten it on your existing shower pipe and it will work fine and leak-free). The water did feel softer (mineral-wise), but it might be a few weeks before I can make any definitive assessment on whether the integrated filtration makes dry winter skin feel any better.This is not a cheap shower head, but in this arena (and having tried other shower heads) I think it's definitely a case of "you get what you pay for."

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Anonymous
Great buy!

I waited to post this reviews because I wanted to observe it's effectiveness and quality. I've had and used this shower head for about a month now and it was very quick and easy to install. I do live in an area with very hard water and I've always wanted a filter for our shower so I went ahead and ordered this one. I noticed a difference on my skin right away. I suffer from eczema and especially during these fall months it gets worse. With this filter shower head my skin is feeling so soft. I come out of the shower and I don't have the ugly tight, dry skin feeling. Also, with all the hard water our shower heads tend to get very ugly and clogged right away and with this shower head it is still spraying a full stream. I absolutely love it. My eczema has definitely improved and my skin is just great. I would definitely recommend this shower head. This is definitely a great buy. The pictures I have included are pictures of use after a month. And it doesn't even look like a lot of water is spraying but it definitely has a good pressure and flow. It is quiet as well, doesn't have a loud sound at all. I think this is a great product and it seems of good quality and very well made. If I have any negative input I will definitely update my review but that doesn't seem to be my case so far. Included a short video, hope that helps.

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Anonymous
Obsessed with this shower head!!!

Holy WOW!! I'll be honest- I was skeptical that this could really outperform the Brita shower head I was using before, but I was so wrong. I'm genuinely obsessed with this shower head.Installation was incredibly easy- it took maybe two minutes total. It feels sturdy, well made, and sealed perfectly without needing any extra plumber's tape or attachments to prevent leaks.The water pressure through this thing is AMAZING. What surprised me most is that the water itself somehow feels softer on my skin. Not weaker- the pressure is solid- but the water texture feels smoother and more gentle somehow. I'm guessing that has to do with the vitamins in the filter, but whatever the reason, it blew my mind.It looks beautiful in my shower, and I love that the filter indicator window is visible from the side. My hair was also noticeably less tangly after getting out of the shower during the first use, which was an unexpected bonus.I'll update after using it for a few weeks, but so far, I have very high hopes, and I would absolutely order this again.

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Anonymous
Swapped the Flow Restrictor

When I took it out of the box, I got a bit concerned because the shower head felt a bit too heavy. I have been used to very lightweight rainfall shower heads. I ended up weighing it to make sure it wasn't too heavy; it turned out to be about 1.36 pounds. That is very doable. So yeah, this thing feels heavy-duty. It comes with a little tool to help remove and install the shower head, but I didn't need to use it. There are three washers total: two are flow limiter and one is a regular o-ring. It arrived with one of the limiter already installed, but since I'm not in a state with water conservation rules, I swapped it for the o-ring so I could have regular water pressure. I have pretty high water pressure in my house, and even with the filter in place, the water still comes out strong. I haven't noticed any change yet in my skin or hair, but I've only just started using it. I am looking forward to seeing the results.

The Science

Proof you can measure.

NSF/ANSI 42 certified filter media, independently lab-verified at 99.9% chlorine removal. Third-party proven, not self-declared.

Certified. Lab-tested. Proven.

*Micron PP sediment filter certified to NSF/ANSI 42 standards. 99.9% chlorine removal via Vitamin C, tested independently.

The Comparison

How Second Shower
Compares.

Our Pick
Second Shower
KDF / Carbon Filters
Clinically tested & NSF/ANSI 42 certified*PP sediment filter
Consistent performance over full lifespanNo degradation at Day 60
Removes 99.9% of chlorine
Infuses vitamins into water
Transparent filter with Truth Window
Maintains water pressure176 precision micro-jets
Works with any standard shower arm

*PP sediment filter certified to NSF/ANSI 42 standards. Chlorine removal claims based on independent laboratory testing of Vitamin C filtration.

The Journey

Benefits that build over time

Here's what to expect with daily use of your Second Shower filter.

See Clinical Data →
Day 1

Instant chlorine removal

From your very first shower, 99.9% of chlorine is neutralized. You'll feel the difference in water softness immediately.

Week 1–2

Skin feels calmer, less tight

Without daily chlorine exposure, your skin's natural moisture barrier starts recovering. Less dryness after showering.

Month 1

Visible hair and scalp improvement

Hair retains more natural oils. Reduced breakage, less frizz, and color-treated hair stays vibrant longer.

Month 2–3

Full skin and hair transformation

Your skincare products work better. Hair is noticeably stronger. The difference is clear — and so is your filter's Truth Window.

Day 1 — Instant chlorine removal — Second Shower filtered water results Week 1–2 — Skin feels calmer, less tight — Second Shower filtered water results Month 1 — Visible hair and scalp improvement — Second Shower filtered water results Month 2–3 — Full skin and hair transformation — Second Shower filtered water results

Getting Started

Three steps. Sixty seconds.

1

Remove

Unscrew your old showerhead, counter-clockwise. No tools.

2

Attach

Hand-tighten the Second Shower on. A leak-free seal in about 60 seconds.

3

Replace

When your filter's due, twist the chamber, swap the cartridge, and you're back to fresh.

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Your First Order

The Welcome Kit

Everything you need to get started: showerhead, first filter, and installation guide.

Showerhead
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First Filter
First Filter
Install Manual
Install Manual

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Fresh filters, on schedule

2-pack filters delivered every 2 months. Cancel or pause anytime.

First Purchase
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2-pack filters
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Questions?
We're here to help.

How is this different from a basic shower filter?

Most shower filters use carbon (KDF), which loses effectiveness within weeks and can't guarantee 99.9% chlorine removal across the filter's life. Second Shower uses food-grade Vitamin C — the same ascorbic acid hospitals use for dechlorination. It neutralizes chlorine through a direct chemical reaction, so removal stays at 99.9% from Day 1 to Day 120. Our PP sediment filter is also independently certified to NSF/ANSI 42 standards — that costs $15,000–$30,000 and takes 6–12 months. Most brands skip it. We didn't.

Will it lower my water pressure?

No. 176 precision micro-jets distribute the flow evenly across the spray face, so you get full coverage at standard residential pressure. Most customers actually describe it as feeling stronger because the stream is more focused. If you're in a low-pressure home, the spray geometry is designed to compensate — no booster needed.

How long does the filter last?

Every 2–4 months for the wall-mount Showerhead. You don't have to guess — the Truth Window shows you exactly when. The filter darkens as it captures sediment and metals, and the white Vitamin C powder in the lower chamber clears as it depletes. Subscribe and we deliver a 2-pack every 120 days for $36 (vs $39 one-time). Skip, pause, or cancel anytime.

Will it fit my shower?

Yes. It threads onto any standard 1/2" NPT shower arm — that's 99% of showers in the US. No tools, no adapters, no plumber. Installation takes about 60 seconds: unscrew your old head, wrap the included plumber's tape, hand-tighten the new one. If your setup is unusual, send a photo of your shower arm to hello@secondshower.us and we'll confirm before you buy.

What does NSF/ANSI 42 certified mean?

Our filter has two stages. The PP sediment filter is independently certified to NSF/ANSI 42 — a third-party standard for particulate reduction and material safety. The Vitamin C gel matrix handles the 99.9% chlorine removal, tested independently at real shower conditions. Two different mechanisms, both verified by labs that aren't us.

What is the Truth Window — what am I supposed to see?

It's a transparent chamber built into the filter housing. You watch filtration happen in real time: sediment, rust, and heavy metal particles collect in the upper chamber as your water passes through, and the white Vitamin C powder gradually clears as it neutralizes chlorine. No marketing claims required. You see exactly what was in your water — and what isn't anymore.

My skin felt drier in the first few days. Is something wrong?

No — this is normal, and it's actually a good sign. Chlorinated water leaves a slippery residue that mimics "moisture." When we strip the chlorine out, your skin feels its actual cleaner state for the first time, which can read as tighter at first. Most people adjust within 2 weeks. Tips: use slightly cooler water, apply a light moisturizer after showering, and use about 30% less shampoo (it lathers more without chlorine interference).

What if it doesn't work for me?

30-day returns, no questions asked. Every device is also covered by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. We'd rather refund a filter you don't love than keep a customer who isn't seeing results — that's why the Truth Window exists in the first place. Free shipping $40 or more, ships within 1 business day.

One filter. One look. You'll know.

One filter. One look. You'll know.

The truth window shows you what's been in your water. That's all it takes.

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