Interview with Mia (26), who moved from Vancouver to London
About how something as simple as water can make such a difference for your skin and hair.
So tell me, where are you from?
I grew up in Vancouver, Canada, near the mountains and the ocean. Everything there always felt fresh and clean, including the water. I never really thought about it. My skin felt soft, and my hair had a natural shine without me needing to do much.
It was just normal to me.
When did you start noticing a difference?
When I moved to London for work. At first I thought I just needed to adjust to a new city and routine.
But after a few weeks my skin started to feel tight after showering, especially on my arms and legs. My hair became dull, frizzy, and somehow heavy at the same time. Even my scalp started feeling sensitive, which I had never experienced before.
I tried different shampoos, hair masks, and body lotions, but nothing really solved it.
What did you think then?
Honestly, I felt frustrated. I thought I must be doing something wrong, because my routine had always worked perfectly before.
Then a friend mentioned that the water in London is much harder than in Vancouver. That was the first time I had ever heard about the difference between hard and soft water.
What did you discover when you looked it up?
I learned that the water in Vancouver is actually quite soft, with fewer minerals and very little chlorine.
In London it’s the opposite. The water contains more minerals like calcium and magnesium, and those can leave residue on your skin and hair. They can make your skin feel dry and your hair look dull.
Suddenly everything made sense. It explained exactly why I felt so different after showering.
How did you end up finding Klense?
Through a TikTok video from someone who had the exact same problem. She showed how she installed a Klense shower filter and explained how it helped filter chlorine and metals from the water.
It sounded logical, so I decided to try it myself. The installation was incredibly simple. Within a few minutes the filter was attached to my shower.
And what did you notice after that?
Honestly, I felt a difference within a few days.
My skin didn’t feel tight after showering anymore, and I didn’t feel the need to apply lotion immediately. After about a week my hair started feeling softer again and didn’t get greasy as quickly. My scalp also felt much calmer.
It really felt like my skin and hair were coming back into balance.
How does showering feel now?
Much more pleasant. The water actually feels softer, almost like it glides over your skin more smoothly.
I genuinely look forward to my morning shower now. It might sound strange, but it feels more like part of my skincare routine instead of something that dries my skin out.
What would you recommend to people experiencing the same thing?
Pay attention to your water.
Most people don’t realize how much of a difference it can make. If your skin suddenly becomes dry or your hair stops behaving the way it used to, it’s not always your products.
Sometimes it’s simply the water itself.
For me, Klense really made that difference.

