Jul 04, 2026

How To Choose The Right Aromatherapy Shower Steamer For You

With 29 different aromatherapy shower steamers sitting on our shelves, choosing just one can feel slightly chaotic 😅

Some are loaded with menthol for those “I can’t breathe through my face” days, while others are soft, calming blends designed for winding down after work, resetting your brain, or pretending you’re at a luxury spa instead of hiding from your responsibilities in the shower for 15 minutes.

So… where do you start?

First, Ask Yourself What You Need Right Now

Not every shower needs to be a “wellness experience”.

Sometimes you just need:

to wake up
to relax
to clear a stuffy nose
to stop overthinking your entire life at 11pm
or simply five uninterrupted minutes without anyone asking you questions

That’s usually the best way to pick your steamer.

For Stuffy Noses, Winter & “I Can’t Breathe” Showers

If you love strong minty steamers or want that fresh menthol hit, these are your go to.

Best Picks:

Sinus: Eucalyptus Kochii , Pine + Menthol
Breathe: Peppermint, Camphor, Wintergreen, Lavender + Menthol
Eucalyptus & Mint: Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Pine + Menthol
Invigorate: Peppermint, Spearmint + strong Menthol
Sweet Spearmint: Sweet Orange, Peppermint, Spearmint, Vanilla + Menthol

These are especially popular during winter and are perfect for stuffy heads, cold mornings and those “seasonal sniffles” moments.

Best Packs:

For Sleep, Relaxation & Evening Showers

These are the steamers people usually reach for after a long day when their brain has had enough.

Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot and warm citrus oils are commonly used in aromatherapy to help promote relaxation and calmness.

Best Picks:

Sleep Easy: Lavender + Ylang Ylang
Unwind: Lavender, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang
Serenity: Lavender, Rose Geranium, Ylang Ylang
Zen: Lavender, Sweet Orange, Mandarin, Cedarwood, Marjoram
Evening Time: Bergamot, Lemon Myrtle, Mandarin, Vanilla + A bit of Menthol
Sleepy Head: Blood Orange, Lavender, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang + a bit of Menthol

Best Pack:

Sweet Dreams Pack

Perfect for evening showers, self care nights or when your nervous system has officially clocked out for the day.

For Stress, Overthinking & “I Need A Minute”

Some days call for deep breathing and a shower long enough to ignore your phone notifications.

Best Picks:

Anxiety: Grapefruit, Rose Geranium, Mandarin, Bergamot, Clary Sage
Balance: Clary Sage, Lavender, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang
Keep Calm: Bergamot, Lemon, Tangerine, Vanilla + A bit of Menthol
Me Time: Rose Geranium, Ginger, Sweet Orange
Soothe: Orange, Lavender, Ylang Ylang
Hippie Smoke: Patchouli, Orange, Clary Sage, Cinnamon, Clove

These blends are softer, grounding and perfect when you just need your shower to feel like less of a rushed chore and more of a reset button.

Best Packs:

For Energy, Morning Showers & Get Up and Go

Coffee helps. But so does peppermint and citrus blasting through a hot shower first thing in the morning.

Best Picks:

Awaken: Bergamot, Lemon, Sweet Orange + Menthol
Energy: Grapefruit, Spearmint, Lemongrass + Menthol
Recharge: Peppermint, Rosemary, Lemon, Orange
Positivity: Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint
Citrus Burst: Sweet Orange, Tangerine, Blood Orange, Peppermint
Minty Skittles: Mixed Citrus + Menthol

Fresh, uplifting and great for morning showers when your motivation hasn’t arrived yet.

Best Packs:

Rainbow Pack
Recover Pack
maybe i need to create an Up & Go pack, the above 6 would be amazing in a pack

Mentholated vs Non Mentholated Steamers

This is probably the biggest thing people ask us.

Mentholated Steamers

These are fresher, stronger and more cooling. Great for:

stuffy noses
winter showers
morning wake ups
people who love that “spa steam room” feeling

Non Mentholated Steamers

These are softer and gentler. Better for:

relaxation
evening showers
stress relief
people sensitive to strong minty scents

Some of our steamers contain just a touch of menthol for freshness, while others are loaded with it and will absolutely announce themselves the second they hit water.

Not Sure Where To Start?

Honestly, mixed packs are usually the best option if you’re new to shower steamers.

We offer:

Individual shower steamers
Packs of 6 of the same steamer
Curated mixed packs
Bundle & Save options
A giant gift box with all 29 steamers inside for the serious steamer lovers

The Rainbow Pack is still one of the best starting points because it gives you a little bit of everything.

And once you figure out your favourites… that’s usually when the shower steamer obsession begins 😅

We handmake all our aromatherapy shower steamers in Perth, Western Australia using pure essential oils and carefully selected ingredients. Some are strong and minty, some are calming and floral, and some are just there to help make life feel a little less chaotic for a moment.