Itchy skin after showering, rough hair, and stubborn limescale stains in the bathroom. Sound familiar? We at Showerguy hear these stories daily. The solution is often simpler than you think: the Aroma Sense shower head. It's not just a shower head, but a comprehensive system that improves water quality, cares for your skin, and saves water and energy. In this article, we've gathered answers to the most common questions we receive about these revolutionary products.
What exactly is an Aroma Sense shower head?
Aroma Sense is a shower system that combines three powerful features: water filtration, skin-care aromatherapy, and a water-saving, pressure-boosting shower head. It's not about individual components, but seamless synergy.
The system consists of the following parts:
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Shower head and pressure boost: At the heart of it all is a patented, micro-perforated metal plate. These tiny holes, typically 0.6 mm, atomize the water stream and accelerate the water's speed. As a result, the water pressure feels significantly stronger, even though significantly less water is consumed. The shower experience is invigorating and feels like standing under a waterfall.
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Filtration system: Inside every Aroma Sense shower head is a microfibre filter. In addition, a separate, even more effective power filter can be attached to the system. These filters are the invisible heroes of your shower, capturing impurities from the water, such as rust, sand, and sediment from pipes. We'll return to the details of filtration shortly.
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Aroma gel cartridge: This is what makes Aroma Sense truly unique. The cartridge placed inside the shower head is Korean cosmetics at its best. It releases a subtle fragrance into the water, along with skin-conditioning ingredients. The gel contains four natural moisturizers: Aloe vera, snail serum, milk protein, and vegetable glycerin. These ingredients make the skin soft and moisturized already during the shower.
Together, these components transform an everyday shower moment into a small spa experience.
How does the Aroma Sense shower's filtration work and what does it remove from the water?
Honesty about water filtration creates the most satisfied customers. It's important to understand what our filters do and what they don't do. Our system has two main levels of filtration.
1. Microfibre filter (inside the shower head)
This is the first line of defense. A dense mat of fibres in the shower head handle section captures the coarsest impurities before the water reaches the aroma cartridge and shower plate. It effectively collects, for example:
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Sand and clay (common in well water)
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Rust and sediment from pipes (common in older properties)
By regularly changing the filter, you ensure that the shower head functions flawlessly year after year.
2. Power filter (optional accessory)
This is the powerhouse of the system. The power filter is a separate unit installed between the shower hose and the faucet. It contains a sediment filter that filters out all particles larger than 5 microns.
For comparison, a human hair is about 50–70 microns thick. The filter therefore captures particles that are completely invisible to the naked eye. This makes it excellent for removing the following impurities:
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Heavy metals: The filter is particularly effective in reducing iron, manganese, and other metals. If your well water stains towels or bathroom surfaces yellowish or brownish, this filter is practically essential for you.
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Limescale: This is not a chemical water softener, so it does not remove dissolved limescale from the water. Instead, it effectively filters out larger limescale particles and sediment that would otherwise clog the shower head and settle on surfaces. This reduces the need for cleaning and extends the life of the shower.
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All coarse impurities: Sand, rust, microorganisms, and other sediment are reliably retained in the filter.
What the filter does NOT remove? The power filter itself is not designed for chemical chlorine removal. This task is handled by a separate activated carbon filter, which effectively neutralizes chlorine. The combination is perfect: the power filter removes physical particles and the activated carbon handles chemical chlorine.
Who is the Aroma Sense shower head best suited for?
While a clean and pleasant shower is good for everyone, certain groups benefit from Aroma Sense particularly well. Here are a few customer profiles we constantly encounter in our work.
Those suffering from dry and atopic skin
Those suffering from dry and atopic skin are our largest customer group – and for good reason. Finland's dry climate and often hard, chlorinated tap water are poison to sensitive skin. Aroma Sense helps in three ways:
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Filtration: Removes skin-irritating impurities and metals.
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Chlorine neutralization: Activated carbon filtration removes the drying effect of chlorine.
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Moisturization: The natural ingredients in the aroma gel, such as Aloe vera and vegetable glycerin, nourish and moisturize the skin during the shower. Many atopic individuals have reported a significant reduction in the need for creams after switching to Aroma Sense.
Well water users
Having your own well is a great thing, but water quality can vary wildly. The most common problems are iron, manganese, and sand. These not only feel unpleasant on the skin but also stain surfaces and light hair. Our power filter is designed specifically for this problem. No more constant scrubbing and worrying about yellow hair.
Those living in old houses
Do you live in a 1970s apartment building or an old single-family home with original plumbing? Over decades, rust and sediment accumulate on the inner surface of the pipes, which can dislodge during plumbing work or changes in water pressure. The Aroma Sense filter acts as a gatekeeper, preventing this sediment from getting on your skin and hair.
Water and energy savers
Showers consume a lot of hot water. Aroma Sense technology typically saves 30–50% of water compared to a traditional shower head – without compromising the feeling of pressure. For a family of four, this means concrete savings. Let's calculate an example:
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A family showers for a total of 40 minutes a day.
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An old shower consumes 12 L/min = 480 liters per day.
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Aroma Sense consumes 8 L/min = 320 liters per day.
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This results in a saving of 160 liters per day.
Annually, this is almost 60,000 liters of water. Since most of it is hot water, you also save significantly on heating energy. The shower pays for itself quickly in savings alone.
Installation and maintenance: Is it difficult?
Many people worry about the difficulty of installation and maintenance, but there's no need to worry: if you can change a light bulb, you can install an Aroma Sense shower. You don't need a plumber or special tools.
Installation is really easy:
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Unscrew the old shower head from the shower hose (by hand, no tools).
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Check that the seal at the end of the hose is in place and intact.
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Screw the new Aroma Sense shower head onto the hose. Done!
All our shower heads have a standard G1/2-inch thread, which fits over 99% of Finnish shower hoses.
Maintenance is just as effortless: Shower maintenance practically means regularly changing filters and cartridges. It's a small effort for the benefits.
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Aroma gel cartridge: Typically lasts 4–6 weeks depending on the number of users and the length of showers. When the scent is no longer present and the gel is visibly depleted, it's time to change it.
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Microfibre filter (inside the head): Check its color every couple of months. When the originally white filter has turned brownish or yellowish, it has done its job and it's time to change it. Water quality entirely determines the replacement interval.
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Power filter: The replacement interval is typically 3–6 months. With dirty well water, it can be shorter; with clean tap water, longer.
Maintenance costs are only a few euros per month. That's a small price for healthier skin, shinier hair, and a shower experience that's the highlight of your day.
Ready to upgrade your shower experience?
The Aroma Sense shower is more than a product – it's an investment in your well-being and quality of life. It's a solution to many common skin and water challenges, and at the same time, an ecological and economical choice.
Explore our wide selection of Aroma Sense products in our online store and find the model that suits your needs. If you still have questions, our experts are happy to help you find the perfect solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the shower remove chlorine from the water?
Yes. Although sediment filters remove physical particles, chlorine neutralization is handled by a separate activated carbon filter. It reacts with chlorine in the water and effectively removes it, significantly reducing skin and hair dryness.
Can the Aroma Sense shower be used without an aroma gel cartridge?
Yes. The shower head works perfectly even without the cartridge. You'll still get all the benefits of water saving, pressure boost, and microfibre filtration. The aroma cartridge is an additional feature that introduces aromatherapy and skin-conditioning ingredients. So you can choose whether you want to use a scented, unscented, or no cartridge at all.
How do I know when the aroma gel cartridge needs to be replaced?
You'll notice the need to change the cartridge by two things: the scent weakens and eventually disappears, and the gel inside the cartridge is visibly used up. The cartridge is transparent, so it's easy to monitor the amount of gel. In a family of four, it typically lasts 4–6 weeks.
Do Aroma Sense shower heads fit all shower hoses?
Yes, almost without exception. Aroma Sense shower heads use the common European G1/2-inch standard thread. This is the same thread used in almost all shower hoses and shower rail systems sold in Finland. Installation is successful in 99% of cases by unscrewing the old head and screwing on the new one.
Do the aromas cause allergic reactions?
The aromas used in the products are oils derived from natural sources and have been dermatologically tested in Korea. They are generally very well tolerated, even by people with sensitive skin. However, if you have known strong fragrance allergies, we recommend starting with a mild lemon scent or using a completely unscented cartridge, which provides the conditioning properties without fragrance.
Why does the water feel softer, even though the filter doesn't chemically remove limescale?
The soft feeling is a sum of several factors. Firstly, an efficient sediment filter removes coarse particles and sediment from the water. Secondly, activated carbon filtration neutralizes skin-drying chlorine. Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, the moisturizing ingredients in the aroma gel, such as aloe vera, snail serum, milk protein, and vegetable glycerin, condition the skin during the shower. This combination makes the water feel silky and the skin soft.
