Atopic dermatitis is not contagious and occurs in flare-ups. Characteristic symptoms are reddened, scaly and tight skin areas that itch intensely. The creases of the elbows and knees, hands, neck and face are particularly often affected. Underlying factors include a genetic predisposition, a weakened skin barrier and a hypersensitive immune system. A flare-up can be triggered by stress, dry air, friction, certain foods, unsuitable skincare products or fragrances.
Why is skincare so important for atopic dermatitis?
The skin loses moisture more quickly and reacts sensitively to irritants. Appropriate skincare can help strengthen the barrier, reduce dryness, and provide soothing relief during itchy phases – as a complement to therapy.
Why saltwater can help – and why it has not been accessible until now
Salt water has been one of the recognized supportive measures for atopic dermatitis for decades. North Sea cures, stays at the Dead Sea, rehabilitation facilities with salt baths — none of this is a coincidence. The positive effect on irritated, sensitive skin is well documented and is used by dermatologists worldwide.
The problem was always the same: At home there is no sea. And without a bathtub, there is no salt bath either. The effect experienced on holiday remained the exception.
shower+ closes exactly this gap.
✓Tested in an independent study • Dermatologically tested
shower+ was developed by people with eczema – for people with eczema. We know eczema from our own everyday lives. For years, we wondered why there was no way to bring the effects of sea salt into our own shower every day. That question is how shower+ was born.
What has changed for Alina
shower+ is a shower attachment that you install between the shower head and the hose. You don’t need to be a plumber – it’s done in just a few minutes, without any tools and without any modifications. After that, the salt shower becomes a permanent part of your daily shower routine.
You shower exactly as usual. At the end of the shower, you activate a lever on the attachment. At that moment, the shower water is enriched with pure sea salt. Once the stick has dissolved, simply turn off the shower so the salt water can absorb into the skin and isn’t immediately rinsed off again.
Alina, 22
“I already knew what salt water could do from when I was younger – as a child on the North Sea coast, my skin was always better. But to be honest, I was skeptical whether a shower could really have the same effect. I tried it anyway.”
“After just the first week, my skin was less red. The oozing stopped. So did the bleeding when I scratched. What surprised me most: scratching no longer leads straight to open wounds. My skin has stabilized.”
The Showerplus salt shower
