14 Best Shower Steamers to Leave You Feeling Relaxed and Refreshed
Enjoy a luxury spa-like experience with our top picks.

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Finding new ways to elevate your self-care game never gets old, especially when there are so many products on the market that can help you inject your otherwise busy and rushed days with a little bit of joy.
That can look like stepping up your skincare regimen by using a facial steamer to target clogged pores. Or maybe you want to invest in a plush bathrobe that makes you feel like you’ve just stepped out of the spa. But when you’re running low on time and still want to create a luxurious experience in the comfort of your own bathroom, the best shower steamers are just what you’ll need.
Our top picks:
While you can always depend on a good oil diffuser to fill a room with relaxing aromatics, bringing that feeling into your shower is a game-changer. Similar to a bath bomb, shower steamers are tablets that can be placed on the floor of your shower stall to give off a fragrant steam when they come in contact with water. “Shower steamers are an excellent and easy vehicle for delivering essential oils,” says holistic wellness practitioner Valerie Oula. “It also creates an instant spa feel in your shower with the healing potency of aromatherapy. You toss [one] in the shower and breathe. So simple!”
Oula adds that specific scents can have beneficial effects. “Citrus oils such as bergamot and sweet orange can be invigorating energy boosters, like that burst of brightness when peeling a clementine," she says. "Essential oils from trees like juniper, pine, frankincense and cedarwood can be excellent for congestion." And if you’ve been working out or are experiencing soreness? “Achy, tight muscles may benefit from lavender, rosemary and peppermint,” Oula notes.
If incorporating shower steamers into your self-care routine now seems like a no-brainer, check out our list below to find the very best shower steamers you can buy, according to our editors and online reviews.
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.

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