Pampering moments under the shower

Everybody appreciates a leisurely shower to fight the effects of cold or heat, tiredness or stress, after sport, alone or with a partner. It is the perfect wellness oasis to start the day and also “in-between”; refreshing in the morning, relaxing in the evening, warming in winter and cooling in summer. Pressure, stress and everyday worries are rinsed away and the time spent in the shower turns into a mini holiday. Attractive companions during these pampering moments are Kaldewei floor-level showers such as the design award-winning Ladoplan. Its straightforward design contours provide plenty of space and freedom of movement and its noble design creates a harmonious feel-good ambience. The highlight of this floor-level shower is the slightly sloping base of the spacious shower tray with its innovative outlet cover in the same colour as the tray, which completely conceals the outlet outside the standing area.

The shower in summer – cooling refreshment on hot days
Shower delight pure is experienced particularly in the summer months. A cooling shower has invigorating effects not only after a long, hot day in the office or in dusty city air, but also in the mornings, when it is a simple and effective way of giving you the necessary boost to start the day. Peelings, fragrant shampoos and shower lotions provide additional assistance in caring for skin and hair. A mask rounds everything off, supplying the particularly sensitive facial skin with the crucial vitamins which are lost through perspiration. For a special freshness boost: freeze shower gel in an ice-cube tray then stand under a warming shower and rub your body down with these “shower gel ice cubes”– a pleasant alternative to the classic hot and cold shower which also provides you with an ideal start to a summer’s day. If you then also use the massage setting of the shower, the all-round relaxation is complete.

A very special tip for all those not at their best in the morning to chase away the sleepiness is “coffee body-peeling”: mix three tablespoons of ground coffee with six tablespoons of shower gel and massage in with a circular motion. It is best to select a shower gel which goes well with the coffee aroma, e.g. vanilla. The jet of water can also be used for additional massaging. This is a simple way of improving the circulation and tired legs – a common “female complaint” – don’t stand a chance! A particular advantage of Kaldewei showers: the easy-clean finish makes them easy to clean, limescale, and residues of the peeling and the foam cannot settle onto the rim of the shower and the shine remains even without cleaning. That dreaded cleaning chore after a leisurely shower is a thing of the past.

For devotees of floral design, Kaldewei has something special in its range: the delicate “lily” decoration in two soft shades of grey from Phoenix Design of Stuttgart/Tokyo is an extravagant highlight in the bathroom. The floral design has a romantic-elegant look and imparts a fascinating refined touch of the exotic, for an immediate holiday feeling at home.

Delicate caressing massages as the crowning glory
After you have dried your body, the next step is the sensual application of cream, for example a rich, moisturising body lotion massaged in with a gentle caressing motion. Cooling gels with menthol extend the fresh feeling that comes with taking a shower, particularly in summer.

You don’t have much time if you want to apply cream for both an extra caressing session for skin and soul, and also to improve the skin’s smoothness and elasticity: the pores remain open for only three minutes after bathing or showering, and only now can stimulating smoothing and anti-ageing agents such as polyphenols from grape seeds or green tea extracts penetrate into the skin.