Our Story

Filterbaby was founded with a singular idea — the objects you use most often, should be the best things you own.

3 generations ago, our founders Xin and Lynn Shui’s grandmother went into the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a choice that would shape the destiny of her family for decades. She dedicated her life to treating patients with various ailments, including neuropathy, degenerative conditions, digestive disorders, musculoskeletal pain, and dermatological issues, passing down her invaluable knowledge to her daughter and granddaughter.

For Xin, this is a lifelong journey. From birth, she was raised in a family steeped in the traditions of TCM, always inspired to follow their principles. She went on to earn a Master’s in Acupuncture and has since treated thousands of patients. At the core of TCM is a deep commitment to identifying root causes and using natural, effective treatments to eliminate toxins.

How It Began

In a world where we treat symptoms instead of root causes, our founder, Xin Shui, sought a better way. After treating over 10,000 patients, many of whom had hair and skin issues, she knew the importance of addressing root causes.

Xin personally suffered from very dry and sensitive skin. When she moved to a new home, she noticed a significant correlation between the quality of tap water and her skin condition. Her sister and cofounder, Lynn experienced the same issue after moving to New York City. After conducting a deep dive, they discovered widespread exposure to pollutants, chemicals, and micro-contaminants in the tap water system. They knew they had to do something about it, and after years of dedicated research and experimentation, Filterbaby was born.

Why We Are Different

As a healthcare professional with sensitivity to product quality, Xin is very committed to ensuring the efficacy, safety, and quality of our filters.

Many filters on the market fail to remove significant contaminants and even use questionable substances like calcium sulfite. We avoid these materials and instead focus on using only the safest and most effective components.

We don’t just settle for good. Our filters are crafted with top-tier technology from the world’s best manufacturers, featuring FDA-approved parts and materials from Japan, Switzerland, and Germany. But we don’t stop there. Our filters are put through rigorous testing in our factory.

We're just that good, baby.