Our heavily chlorinated water frizzles hair and leaves skin dry and flaky. Moisturizing cream, as in two or three applications per day alleviate, but don't solve the issue. The shower filter leaves my hair and skin feeling like I've washed in softest rain water. I moisturize some days. My hair and scalp are happy. Be careful not to overdo the water pressure when showering or the benefit is reduced. I love the feel of soft water. Showers have gone from cringe to bliss.