What Is a Shower Steamer
A shower steamer is essentially like your bath bomb, but for your shower. They are tablets that fizz as water or steam touch them, then release an incredible scent depending on what oils are blended into the shower steamer. You can find them in any size, color, and aroma.
Besides the inviting scent they provide, shower steamers are also soothing and can help with recovery. Many people have used them to reduce stress and improve rest and relaxation or provide a quick jolt of energy. These aromatherapy benefits are because of the essential oils used in the shower steamer.
How Do Shower Steamers Work
Shower steamers use the core ingredients of baking soda and citric acid, and once it mixes with water from your shower, you'll notice a fizzing reaction.
That reaction creates gasses, releasing the essential oils packed in your shower steamer in the air in the process. That's how these steamers work in giving you a spa like experience in the shower. The pros and cons of essential oils.
The Case for Shower Steamer Substitution
At first glance, shower steamers and bath bombs share some similarities – they're both fizzy, fragrant, and designed to enhance your bathing ritual. Shower steamers typically contain many of the same ingredients found in bath bombs, such as baking soda, citric acid, essential oils, and botanicals.
When placed in a warm bath, shower steamers will likely fizz and release their aromatic properties, potentially providing a spa-like experience similar to bath bombs. This makes them a tempting alternative for those looking to create a luxurious bath without the traditional bath bomb format.
The Drawbacks of Shower Steamer Bath Alternatives
However, there are some key differences that may hinder a shower steamer's performance as a bath bomb substitute. Shower steamers are designed to be used in the steam and humidity of a shower, not fully submerged in bath water.
Their compact size and harder-pressed nature mean they may not fully dissolve or release their ingredients as effectively in a tub of water compared to a bath bomb's rapid fizzing action.
Additionally, shower steamers often contain water-soluble ingredients like saltpeter or cream of tartar to enhance their steaming capabilities – elements that could create unsightly residue or cloudiness in bath water.
How to Use Shower Steamers
Making your shower routine an intoxicating experience by using shower steamers is a simple process to follow whenever you take a shower.
Start by letting your hot shower build up steam inside the shower. You can start with extremely hot water and adjust the water temperature accordingly afterward.
Place one shower steamer on your shower floor. But find a location where the shower stream won't hit the shower steamer directly, simply close enough for water splashes to hit it. The idea is to let the fizzy create a steam effect, slowly but steadily.
Allow the shower steam to activate the fizz and release the aromatic essential oils throughout the shower. The warm steam and the incredible aromatherapy will let you relax and enjoy your shower like never before.
