When you think of steam bathing in the early days, you may think of Romans bathing, with their servants waiting on them with grapes and wine – the picture of wealth and luxury. Today, however, new technology has made steam baths more accessible, and even the most modest of bathrooms can now be equipped with a steam bath. You don't have to go to a spa or health club to enjoy the luxuries and benefits of steam bathing. With some steam baths, you can even customize the bath to your preferred size, temperature, and shower pressure.

Benefits of steam bathingBesides being a great form of relaxation, steam bathing has a lot of health as well as beauty benefits. Taking a steam bath opens up the pores and helps wash out dirt, oils, and toxins, and other things that cause blemishes. This provides a deep, thorough cleansing similar to what you get with a facial spa. Steam also helps shed off dead skin cells, renewing the skin and keeping it soft and moist.  A steam bath relaxes overworked and stressed muscles, reducing aches and pains. It also revitalizes the mind and rejuvenates the body.

Single steam baths A single steam bath is designed for home use and can accommodate one to two persons at a time. You can turn the steam bath into an intimate or social experience, or take the time to unwind on your own. It can be installed in small bathrooms, or even in existing bathtubs or showers to save even more space.

Most single steam baths come with a vapor-proof steam generator that provides a constant flow of steam, at just the right temperatures to relax the muscles but not scald the skin. You can even enhance your steam bathing experience by adding oil fragrances directly to the steam generator. Single steam baths usually have a glass panel enclosure designed to keep the steam from escaping and damaging the bathroom wall.

If you prefer showers over bathtubs, the steam shower is also a good alternative. A steam shower system often includes accessories that you see only in luxury spas, such as body massage heads, hand shower, ceiling shower head, thermostatic valve, and diverter control valves.  If you have a certain style or design in mind, there are also manufacturers that offer custom steam baths. 

Steam roomsA steam room is a great way to enjoy a bath with friends and family or as a social activity.Steam rooms are usually modular designs made from acrylic or polyethylene (ABS plastic) wall panels. They are available for both commercial and residential use. They are designed to accommodate two to eleven people, although large, high-end models can accommodate more. They feature molded side seating and various room configurations. Some may even include waterproof speakers so that you can listen to music to enhance your spa experience. A steam room package may include the wall, ceiling, seating, vapor-proof door, steam generator, controls, steam light, and installation materials.    

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