Best Essential Oils for Shower Steamers: Find Your Perfect Scent

When it comes to shower steamers, the magic lies in the essential oils. The right blend can boost your mood, calm your mind, or help you breathe easier — all in the time it takes to have your morning shower.
If you’re wondering which scents are best, we’ve rounded up the top essential oils for every mood and need.

1. For Energy & Focus

If you’re not a morning person, these invigorating oils will help you feel more awake:

• Peppermint: Fresh and cooling, great for mental clarity
• Grapefruit: Bright and uplifting
• Eucalyptus: Clears the mind and sinuses
• Sweet Orange: A cheerful citrus pick-me-up

Try our Energising Shower Steamers for a blend that gets you moving.

2. For Relaxation & Stress Relief

Perfect for winding down after a long day:

• Lavender: Calms the nervous system and promotes relaxation
• Chamomile: Soft and soothing
• Ylang-Ylang: Floral, exotic, and tension-reducing
• Bergamot: Gentle citrus that helps ease anxiety

Our Relaxing Shower Steamers are a customer favourite for evening showers.

3. For Better Sleep

If you shower before bed, these oils can help prepare you for rest:

• Clary Sage: Balances and relaxes
• Marjoram: Comforting and warming
• Cedarwood: Earthy and grounding
• Lavender: Always a bedtime classic

4. For Cold & Flu Relief

When you’re under the weather, steam inhalation can help:

• Eucalyptus: Naturally decongesting
• Tea Tree: Antimicrobial and cleansing
• Lemon: Fresh and immune-boosting
• Peppermint: Soothes headaches and stuffy noses

How to Choose the Right Oil for You

Think about:

• Your mood (Do you need energy or calm?)
• Time of day (Morning = energising, evening = relaxing)
• Your favourite scents (Citrus, floral, herbal, woody)

The Bella Forever Difference

We use only pure essential oils — no artificial fragrances — so you can enjoy the full therapeutic benefits. Each steamer is handmade in the UK, vegan-friendly, and safe for sensitive skin.

With blends for every mood, it’s easy to make aromatherapy part of your daily self-care.