Elevated Showers Are Trending on Pinterest
Forget Baths, Pinterest Predicts "Elevated Showers" Will Be Big
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It's not in the cards for everyone to go to the spa whenever they please, so we're big fans of getting in tiny moments of self care wherever we can. Baths have long been lauded as the best choice for R&R seekers, but Pinterest's new trend report hints that showers are moving in for that #1 spot.
According to the platform's 2023 Trend Predictions, "elevated showers" are on the up and up. "Gen X and Boomers will turn rinsing into a ritual in the year," it reads. In fact, inquiries for "shower routine aesthetics" is up 460 percent on the platform, while shower bombs are getting 90 percent more search year over year. Meanwhile, on TikTok, #showerroutine has over 1.9 billion views and #showerroutineaesehtic has over 3.1 million, further validating the trend.
Maybe it's because many people renting don't have a bathtub to speak of — or if they do, they don't want to get into it (NYC problems, amiright?) — but fancy showers seem to be the way of the future. As a bonus, they're more environmentally conscious than a long soak.
This interest in "little luxuries" like this transcends just beauty. On TikTok, the corresponding hashtag has 1.7 million views and there are countless videos on the app talking about romanticizing your life. From your morning routine to how you wind down at the end of the day, many of us want to feel that main-character energy — but realistically.
So, how does one create an "elevated shower," you ask? It seems people are in search of tweaks (via both products and aesthetics) to take their quick rinse to a spa-like treatment. Think: shower bombs and fizzers, aromatherapy, eucalyptus hanging in the corner, candles, luxe body washes and scrubs, and mood lighting.
If the idea of putting on some music, lighting that candle that you've been saving for a special occasion, busting out a fancy shower oil, and having yourself a little me time sounds like just the thing your life has been missing, we have just the thing. Keep scrolling for ways to elevate your shower to new heights. (You can officially give yourself permission to stop trying to be a bath person.)
Best Shower Products: Salt & Stone Antioxidant Body Wash
The Salt & Stone Antioxidant Body Wash ($36) is infused with seaweed extract, aloe leaf juice, hyaluronic acid, papaya and blueberry extract, and niacinamide. The result is a gentle cleanser that hydrates and gives your skin a dose of antioxidants, which protect again free radical damage. With a scent of bergamot and eucalyptus, you'll feel instantly relaxed when you latter this into your skin.
Best Shower Products: Diptyque Tubéreuse Candle
Light the Diptyque Tubéreuse Candle ($72) before hopping in the shower and just wait for the room to fill up with the warm, relaxing scent. Don't feel sad about lighting this one: when it's done, you can reuse the glass to hold other bathroom objects, like cotton swabs.
Best Shower Products: Fur All Body Butter
Continue your luxe shower experience out of the water with the Fur All Body Butter ($48). The rich, ultra-thick cream coats your skin in deep hydration and leaves it feeling silky-soft.
Best Shower Products: Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
To use the Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Aromatherapy Shower Steamers ($19), simply drop one into the bottom of your shower. As the water comes into contact with the product, the space will fill with a relaxing eucalyptus and spearmint scent.
Best Shower Products: Brooklinen Super-Plush Washcloths
Plush, fluffy white towels are a crucial part of any spa experience. Recreate that feeling at home with the Brooklinen Super-Plush Washcloths ($29). Made from premium Turkish cotton, these washcloths will make your regular shower feel like a retreat.
Best Shower Products: Lux Unfiltered N°16 Opulent Shower Oil
Be warned: frequent use of the Lux Unfiltered N°16 Opulent Shower Oil ($30) will totally spoil you. The oil-based cleanser leaves skin feeling soft and luxurious thanks to a blend of jojoba, avocado, and grape seed oil. What's even better is how multi-purposeful it is — it can be used to shave or added to a bath.
Best Shower Products: Gilded Body Marble Body Brush
If you want to make your shower experience feel like a full-body spa treatment, start dry brushing. Not only does it help promote your body's natural lymphatic drainage system, but it also helps gently exfoliate the skin. With marble detailing, the Gilded Body Marble Body Brush ($129) is a real treat-yourself moment.
Best Shower Products: Oui the People Full Disclosure Cream Body Polish
The Oui the People Full Disclosure Cream Body Polish ($48) will leave your skin feeling so incredibly soft, everyone will just assume that you got some fancy spa treatment. The whipped, creamy formula contains both physical and chemical exfoliants to buff away dull, rough skin.
Best Shower Products: Nest Ocean Mist & Sea Salt Reed Diffuser
Maybe the idea of lighting candles while you're in the shower makes you nervous, or maybe you just want something that will work around the clock. No matter, the Nest Ocean Mist & Sea Salt Reed Diffuser ($58) will make your bathroom, and therefore your shower, smell heavenly.
Best Shower Products: Lush Sleepy Shower Bomb
Research has found that taking a warm shower before bed can help promote restful sleep. To make your beauty sleep even more impactful, try the Lush Sleepy Shower Bomb ($5). To use it, run it under the water, then rub it over your skin to activate a rich foam. It will leave your skin soft thanks to fine oatmeal and potato starch, and make you smell like a dreamy blend of lavender and tonka.
Best Shower Products: Susanne Kaufmann Pomegranate Body Oil
To seal in all of the good, relaxing vibes you got from your elevated shower, reach for the Susanne Kaufmann Pomegranate Body Oil ($38) afterward. Not only does it leave your skin feeling soft and moisturised, but it also helps protect against damage from free radicals.
Best Shower Products: Goop G.Tox Ultimate Dry Brush
For a dry brush that won't break the bank, look no further than the Goop G.Tox Ultimate Dry Brush ($25). It gets the job done and the long handle makes it even easier to get those hard-to-reach places.
