Beauty & Personal Care

Bath and spa goods largely sold as gift sets — aromatic, earthy and lavender shower steamers in 5 and 12 counts, citrus spa sets, donut bath bombs, favour sets for showers and weddings, and honeycomb cotton bath towels sold singly and in sets of six. Prices run $22.99 to about $276.

What is the difference between a shower steamer and a bath bomb?

A bath bomb dissolves in a full tub and works through the water, adding oils and scent to the bath itself. A shower steamer is a denser tablet that sits on the shower floor out of the direct stream; the rising steam releases its oils into the air, so it scents the room rather than the water. If you have a shower and no tub, the steamer is the one that works.

Are these sets suitable as wedding or shower favours?

Yes — the 5-count steamer sets and the favour sets are packaged individually, which is what makes them workable as favours rather than needing to be repackaged by hand. Counts are stated on every listing so you can match the quantity to a guest list exactly. Order one or two over the headcount rather than exactly to it.

How should bath towels be washed to stay absorbent?

Wash new cotton towels before first use, then wash warm without fabric softener. Softener leaves a coating that sits on the cotton loops and is the single most common reason a towel stops absorbing and starts pushing water around instead. A half cup of white vinegar in the wash strips an existing build-up. Dry fully, because a towel left damp develops a smell that washing alone will not clear.