Guide · Skin & Salt Water
That’s exactly the problem: At home, the sea is far away, and taking a salt bath usually fails due to lack of a bathtub, time, or effort. But now there’s a solution that surprisingly few people know about – it fits in almost any shower and only takes three minutes a day.
Why Salt Water Is So Good for the Skin
That salt helps is no coincidence. It gently removes dead skin cells, is rich in minerals with soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, and has a natural antibacterial effect. At the same time, it supports the skin barrier and helps the skin retain moisture. This effect is particularly well documented for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis – which is why salt therapies have long been medically recommended.
The Problem: At Home, the Sea Remains a Holiday Feeling
Going to the sea once or twice a year isn’t enough for the skin – it needs regularity. The obvious idea is to take a salt bath at home. The catch: You need a bathtub in the first place, and many people in apartments don’t have one anymore. Even if you do, each full bath uses around 150 liters of water, takes 30 to 40 minutes, and realistically happens at most once a week – often less. For skin that needs daily care, that’s simply too infrequent and hardly feasible in everyday life.
The Solution: A Salt Shower for Your Home
This is exactly the problem the founders of shower+ faced – they have atopic dermatitis themselves. In 2016, one of them noticed during rehab on the island of Borkum how well the salt water helped him. Back home, however, he didn’t have a bathtub. So they developed a solution that brings salt water directly into a normal shower.
The heart of the system is an attachment that is screwed between the shower head and hose – tool-free, in under five minutes, without a plumber. After that, you shower as usual. Only at the end do you flip a lever: For about three minutes, your shower water is evenly enriched with pure sea salt. Then you turn off the water so the salt can absorb into the skin. That’s it.
Is the Salt Shower Right for Your Skin?
“At the end of July, I developed a never-before-seen atopic dermatitis flare-up on my forearms. Since I had previously noticed that salt water helped my neurodermatitis a lot and I wanted to avoid cortisone ointments, I ordered Shower+. Right after the second application, I felt a noticeable improvement. After just 1 week, the sore spots were completely gone. I don’t want to be without it anymore. Thank you for this product :)”– S. B., verified review · ATOPIC DERMATITIS
Why This Delivers More Than a Salt Bath
The biggest difference is regularity: A salt bath – if at all – usually happens only once a week, often less. With the salt shower, your skin gets the salt water every day, without needing a bathtub.
| Salt Bath | Salt Shower (shower+) | |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement | Bathtub required | Any standard shower |
| Duration | 30–40 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Frequency | max. 1×/week, often less | Daily possible |
| Salt Dosage | Often too high or too low | Ideally matched to the skin |
Does It Really Work? What Studies and Customers Say
The effectiveness of the salt shower was actually tested in a study. In a product evaluation study by the IXP Institute (Düsseldorf) – a structured investigation in which real users tested the product over several weeks and documented changes in their skin and well-being – skin condition and overall comfort improved noticeably in people with atopic dermatitis. In addition, shower+ is dermatologically tested, rated “Excellent" by Dermatest, and was developed together with dermatologists and specialist pharmacists. In 2022, the salt shower appeared on “Die Höhle der Löwen” (German version of Dragon's Den). Today, it is a permanent part of the daily routine for more than 10,000 people – many of them with atopic dermatitis.
“I had psoriasis on my shins/knees and elbows. Since I’ve had the salt shower, I’m almost without those annoying itchy spots. It’s really wonderful. You can’t see anything on my shins anymore. On my knees there are just two small spots and on my elbows only a little when it’s very cold and dry. Great product and I’ve already recommended it several times.”– Petra G., verified customer
Conclusion: The Sea, Every Day – Without the Detour
You don’t have to wait for your next beach holiday and you don’t need a bathtub to benefit from the soothing effects of salt. With the shower+ salt shower, you can bring it into your normal daily shower – in three minutes, gently dosed. What helps at the sea or in a salt bath for neurodermatitis and psoriasis is now finally practical for everyday use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 3 minutes of showering really make a difference?
Three minutes may not sound like much – and that’s exactly where the strength lies. In that time, the salt water leaves a fine film of salt on the skin that continues to work after showering. What a salt bath can only do once a week, your skin gets every day. Many of our customers notice softer skin after the very first shower and see the first visible improvements within the first two weeks.
Won’t the salt water dry out my skin or hair?
No. With a concentration of 0.3–0.5%, the dosage is deliberately mild – it cleanses without attacking the skin’s protective layer. This concentration was specifically developed for sensitive, irritated skin and is dermatologically tested.
Does the salt shower fit in every shower?
Yes – it fits in any standard shower, whether you have a regular shower or a bathtub with a shower head. The attachment is simply screwed between the shower head and hose – tool-free and without a plumber.
Can I use shower+ alongside my existing treatment?
We are not allowed to give medical advice – if in doubt, please always discuss the use with your doctor. shower+ is intended as a supplement, not a replacement for therapy, and can be easily used alongside creams, light therapy, or other treatments.
shower+ is a natural skincare supplement and not a substitute for medical treatment. Study and product information comes from Showerplus GmbH. Individual experiences describe personal results and are not a guarantee of effectiveness.
shower+ is a natural skincare supplement and not a substitute for medical treatment. Study and product information comes from Showerplus GmbH. Individual experiences describe personal results and are not a guarantee of effectiveness.
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