How Do You Use a Shower Steamer?

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Shower steamers are like bath bombs for busybodies. They’re an easy way to add some spa-like heaven to your day-to-day life without the extra effort of drawing a bath. But how exactly do these blissful bundles of steamy scents work—and most importantly, how can you start using them in your own showers? We’ll cover everything you need to know, including how they work and which scents could be best for you.

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Shower Steamer Instructions

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    Find a spot away from the shower drain where the shower spray lightly hits the floor—the steamer needs to get a little bit wet, but it shouldn’t be completely drenched. A shower shelf can work really well for this. [1]
    • Some people recommend turning your shower on before adding in the shower steamer. The choice is yours!
    • Be sure to take your shower steamer out of the packaging before setting it out; otherwise, the steamer won’t work.
    • Some shower steamers may come with a mesh bag. Simply dampen the bagged steamer with a little water and dangle it somewhere in your shower.
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    Step in the warm shower and enjoy the great scents. Now that the steamer is in place and the warm water is flowing, your shower will now be filled with a lovely smell. [2] If the shower steamer doesn’t dissolve all the way, leave it where it is and save it for your next shower. [3]
    • Shower steamers often “fizz” just like bath bombs.
    • Be sure to rinse away any remaining bits of the shower steamer to avoid residue buildup.
    • Note: Many shower steamers only last between 5-10 minutes total, though some products may last up to 15 minutes. [4] To make the most of your shower steamers, try taking slightly shorter showers. [5]
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Section 2 of 3:

What is a shower steamer?

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    A shower steamer is a small cake that fills your shower with a lovely scent. When it comes down to it, shower steamers are very similar to bath bombs—they both break down and give off lovely scents during a warm bath or shower. Unlike spherical bath bombs, however, shower steamers are disc-shaped. [6]
Section 3 of 3:

Best Shower Steamer Scents

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    Peppermint Peppermint oil can be a gamechanger if you’re struggling with congestion—menthol, a component of peppermint, helps ease the swelling in your airways so you can breathe better. [8]
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    Eucalyptus Like peppermint, eucalyptus oil is also a great ingredient that can help with congestion. [9] Give a eucalyptus shower steamer a try if you’re battling a cold or suffering your way through allergy season.
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    Lavender Lavender oil has a well-deserved reputation for being a super relaxing scent that helps with sleep. [10] Grab a lavender shower steamer if you’re hopping in the shower right before bed, or if you’re struggling with something stressful.
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    Rosemary Rosemary oil has several positive associations in the medical world, like helping your brain function, giving your mood a little boost, and lowering your stress. [11] Try this scent during any upcoming shower to give an all-around boost to your day.
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    Lemon Plenty of people find lemon oil to have an uplifting and mood-boosting scent. [12] As an added bonus, lemon oil is also can be helpful when it comes to lowering depression and anxiety. [13]
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      Warnings

      • Don’t use shower steamers as a replacement for bath bombs, since the essential oils in them could irritate your skin. Stick with bath bombs if you’re in the mood for a bath! [14]
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