It’s no longer acceptable to take a normal shower to get clean. With TikTok, a variety of trends showing how this commonplace daily occurrence can be and accomplish so much more are spreading. It now involves more than merely bathing one’s body; it involves taking a sincere time for oneself. The social media fads “Anything Shower,” “Shower Plant,” and “Shower Orange” all have one thing in common: they are intended to help people relax by using some unusual forms of water treatment.
The act of taking a shower has expanded significantly in scope on social media. The goal of TikTokers is to transform taking a shower into a ritual that encourages mental freedom. TikTokers are competing with inventive ways to make a shower more than just a shower by using fruits, veggies, and intricate body-care techniques.
In TikTok, one concept that has gained popularity is the Shower Orange, which has had over 4.5 million views. The idea is straightforward: eating an orange in the shower allows you to enjoy the citrus fruit’s perfume in a way that resembles a natural aromatherapy ritual. In a video posted to TikToker, Makenzy Smith outlines the procedure: “So, when you peel an orange in the shower, you are practically getting the entire lovely, fragrant, citrusy peel. The shower smells fantastic when you combine that with hot steam.” Fans claim that this spa-like activity relieves pressure and lowers tension, and as an added advantage, there are no sticky fingers to deal with.
Videos of other TikTok members taking showers with plants have been uploaded. Devotees of this technique claim that taking a shower with aromatic plants suspended in it, such eucalyptus, will improve your breathing by clearing your airways as a result of the steam from the hot water and the decongestant effects of the plant. The spa-like feeling, stress alleviation, and even a sense of tranquilly are highlighted by supporters.
Many influencers promoted the advantages of the ‘Everything Shower’ at the start of the year. As the name implies, the goal is to make taking a shower an all-encompassing experience. Body scrubs, hair masks, shaving, and any other form of self-care are all included. These prolonged showers give off the impression that you are at a spa. Feeling thoroughly clean inside and out is the aim. Even while it requires effort and time, many people who practise this practise find the ritualistic shower to be a profoundly gratifying experience. Jenna Grwm, a TikToker, documents her whole routine in a video, including her use of a hair mask, skin exfoliation, and nail care. She thinks it’s worthwhile even though it takes a while.
Although these shower rituals may not be novel to everyone, TikTok’s popularity has led to an increase in people trying them out in an effort to lessen worry and daily stress. In fact, a Canadian study that was published in 2022 found a connection between self-cleaning and lowering stress. Researchers from the University of Toronto exposed over a thousand adults to an anxiousness-inducing film in order to draw this conclusion. The panel was divided into three different groups after seeing the movie.
A third group watched a video on how to peel an egg while the first group watched a different instructional film on hand washing. The second group watched a video on how to draw a circle. Following viewing the hand-washing film, the group that experienced less anxiety than the others did so. The researchers came to the conclusion that “daily cleaning behaviour may aid dealing with stressors including physical hazards and psychological threats to the self.”