Lavender, Orange & Patchouli Shower Steamer

The Lavender, Orange and Patchouli Shower Steamer is a round puck for the shower floor, scented with lavender, orange and patchouli.

Steam and water release the scent.

When a product meets the skin or hair, it creates a mix of touch, warmth, and absorption that the body immediately responds to (McGlone et al., 2014; Field, 2014). Affective touch activates C‑tactile fibers associated with pleasant, calming sensations, and massage‑like pressure reduces muscle stiffness and supports relaxation (Kjær, 2004). Hair care adds its own layer, the glide of oils, the smoothing of fibers, and the calming of the scalp, supported by reduced fiber friction, improved surface smoothness, and decreased mechanical stress (Robbins, 2012; Rele & Mohile, 2003; Swift, 1997; Trüeb, 2009). So not only is the skin and hair cleaner, with reduced surface bacteria and buildup (Bloomfield et al., 2007; Aiello & Larson, 2002), but these interactions also help the body release tension. As that tension drops, people step out of the shower or bath more relaxed, refreshed, and ready to move into the next part of their day.

Details

• Scent: lavender, orange, patchouli (soft)
• Net weight: 1.85 oz each
• Uses per steamer: 2-3
• Form: shower steamer, about the size of a cookie
• Free of: artificial colors, artificial fragrances, sulfates, parabens
• Origin: USA

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Pairing Note

Aroma: Topical interaction paired with aroma becomes aromatic‑surface experience. Cultures combine botanicals with oils, creams, and hair treatments because aroma carries symbolic meaning, lineage, and spatial identity (Classen, Howes & Synnott, 1994). These practices persist because aromatic pairing strengthens emotional recall (Herz, 2016) and supports cultural continuity (Assmann, 2011).