Wittock Kitchen and Bath: Steam Showers Clean and Moisturize

“Steam showers are hugely increasing in popularity because people are becoming more educated about the chemicals they put on and in their body,” says Megan Wendt, a bath expert at Wittock Kitchen and Bath in Michigan. “They are realizing that steam cleans and moisturizes the skin, and opens up the sinuses all without chemicals.” 

Some of those chemicals include Parabens, Triclosan, Phthalates, Sodium Lauryl. Whether they cause dryness, irritation or much more serious health problems, many people today are increasingly concerned about using soaps or lotions that contain these questionable chemicals -- some of which have been banned in Europe.

Not only that, the health-conscious are also reconsidering what they put in their bodies. Decongestants with pseudoephedrine that can cause dizziness, headache, nausea and other side effects, are just one example.

Instead they are looking for more natural ways of caring for their skin or bodies and finding steam showers an ideal solution.

“Our clients are aware of being healthy,” Megan points out. “They know soaps that strip the natural oils from the skin are not necessarily good for you. Neither are decongestants that dry you out and can have side effects. People like steam because it’s a natural way of eliminating toxins, enhancing blood flow and increasing metabolism.”

Wittock Kitchen and Bath has four designer showrooms in Birmingham, Shelby Township, Gaylord and Traverse City, Michigan, all offering the latest products, design ideas and professional advice from a knowledgeable staff. Megan herself has been helping consumers create steam showers for more than 25 years.

Today she finds her customers appreciate not just steam, but all the natural healing aspects of a complete custom spa shower. Aromatherapy, chromatherapy and music therapy are increasingly popular as all natural, non-chemical ways of easing stress and boosting relaxation.

If you are thinking about a steam shower, Megan says the most important thing is to size the generator correctly. “I usually recommend a porcelain or ceramic tile shower versus stone, which is naturally more porous and requires a bigger generator,” she explains. “I use the Mr. Steam VirtualSpa system because it’s based on the shower material to ensure the generator is sized correctly to get the maximum benefit.”

She also recommends buying a high quality steam shower like Mr. Steam that you can enjoy daily for years to come.  “In more than 25 years, I’ve never had a complaint about a Mr. Steam product,” she reports. “In fact I know people who have redone their bathroom several times and re-used the same Mr. Steam unit.” Steam generators are not all the same, she cautions. “I sold some cheaper ones once and they didn’t work for very long.”

While the natural benefits of steam have been known for centuries, what’s new is the high-tech way the total spa shower experience -- from steam to music, aroma and chromatherapy -- can be controlled and personalized. Anyone who loves their smart phone, Megan says, will appreciate the innovative new iSteam, bringing cool swipe controls right into the steam spa.

It couldn’t be simpler to engage all your senses -- touch, sight, smell and hearing -- into one natural experience that supports wellbeing. Not only do steam showers clean and moisturize, but they offer true steam therapy benefits, too!