The HigherDOSE red light showerhead filter promises the kind of functional beauty hack that will appeal to time-pressed working parents.
By making the switch from a standard showerhead to the New York biohacking brand’s offering, you’ll boost your circulation, enjoy more radiant skin and improve your mood with a daily shower, it vows.
Installing the filter required a trip to a hardware shop to buy a £1 gizmo to connect the fixed head design to my shower hose, but otherwise it’s a doddle.
Unfortunately, the £579 shower head is designed for a stronger water flow than my bathroom provides, so don’t assume this is a simple luxury upgrade if you are contending with regular British plumbing.
Higherdose red light therapy shower head
★★★★☆
Dimensions: 200mW/cm2
Battery life: 100 mins
Dual wavelengths: 650nm (Red) + 850nm (Near Infrared)
The eye-catching element is the rechargeable light ring, which emits near-infrared light and promises to improve mood and skin appearance. Be warned, the light is blinding, but protective goggles are provided.
Less conspicuous is the 10-stage water filter, which removes chlorine, microplastics, heavy metals, VOCs, and — crucially for London’s hard water — mineral residue. My face felt less tight, and my hair looked glossier after use.
The filter should be replaced every 75 days for £45 a pop. I might be better off investing in a longer-lasting water softener.
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This shower head filter works wonders on London's hard water
