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You get the idea, and the idea is really good.
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Expect relaxation, rejuvenation, and feeling fancy for cheap.
The steamers are handmade in New Zealand (fun) and dissolve over four minutes.
We also love the packaging, which is nicely Instagrammable and great for gifting.
Better yet, these guys last multiple showersdepending on placement and shower duration.
The minty menthol helps encourage clearerbreathingwhen you’re congested and might even make you feel less sluggish.
“They make my steamy shower feel extra productive and actually help me breathe,” she says.
My roommates always steal them, which is a good sign.
However, if youdowant a super-rich haze, use two discs at once.
Not to mention, 10 tablets for $13 make these steamers an excellent deal.
If you have a tub, you might also use these tablets as bath bombs.
Did we mention they won a 2023 Best of Beauty Award?
Yup, theyre that good.
Scent(s):eucalyptus, mint |#count:4
What are the benefits of aromatherapy?
Essential oil aromatherapy has been around for thousands of years worldwide.
Ancient societies used essential oils in cosmetics andperfumes(sound familiar?)
for therapeutic, wellness, and hygiene purposes.
Although aromatherapy is a beloved, homeopathic way to feel better, it isn’t medicine.
“Aromatherapy is never used as a curative treatment for any illness,” Voss adds.
Are shower steamers safe?
New York City-based dermatologistJoshua Zeichnerexplains that essential oils used directly on the skin can cause adverse reactions.
“…Applying the essential oil in its concentrated form to the skin can cause significant irritation.”
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