Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/HigherDoseThe Looker selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.I’ve always preferred my showers with a bit of mood lighting—usually courtesy of a strategically placed candle. There’s something inherently indulgent about rinsing off the day in a soft, candlelit glow—it transforms an otherwise routine rinse into something closer to a ritual. Apparently, I’m not alone. “Dark showers” have quietly become one of wellness’ latest obsessions, and as a lifelong night showerer, I was more than happy to officially embrace the “trend.” After all, there’s nothing less relaxing than my pint-sized bathroom’s harsh fluorescent lighting.The concept behind the dark shower is simple: dimming the lights is thought to signal to your body that it’s time to wind down, supporting its natural rest-and-repair cycle while calming the nervous system. Now, you don’t need anything beyond a few candles or a dim lamp to get the effect, but I recently discovered an upgrade that elevated the experience even further—and, with added skin and hair benefits. Read more at The Daily Beast.
March 27, 2026