We all love a soak in the bath but as therapeutic as they may be, there are a number of reasons why we cannot have as much bath time as we would want.  Some of us live in homes without a bathtubs, or sometimes we simply don’t have the time to have a long soak! Showers on the other hand, can be taken daily and quickly. In less than 5 minutes, you can be in and out of the bathroom. Also in summer when the weather is warmer, the desire for a long hot, steamy soak in the bath is not as great as it is on the colder darker months!

The only down side to showers is that there simply aren’t the products available to make them feel as indulgent as a bath. Until now - here we look at a new trend that is making showers as popular as baths. Shower steamers are elevating the shower experience!

Alternatively, you can quickly fill your shower with a stronger fragrance by exposing the shower steamers to a stream of water. The reaction will take place quickly and you will have your shower instantly filled with a wonderful more intense aroma.

How They Work

So now for the science - shower steamers are made with the same core ingredients that make bath bombs; citric acid and baking soda. Just like bath bombs, shower bombs need water to release their goodness. The water is crucial as it causes the reaction between the citric acid and baking soda.

When we add water to the shower steamers there is also some fizziness which is the citric acid and the baking soda reacting and releasing gases. The gases then fill the shower or bath, giving a sauna-like experience. As the gases are released, the shower steamers  give out the essential oils and scents packed into them

So go ahead and elevate your showers, change your moods, and get some therapy with shower steamers!

Don’t forget you can find further details of all the products mentioned above in the Bath & Body Section above in the Flicker & Scent shop.