Sprig by Kohler: This new showerhead turns your shower into a scented spa experience

By Carolin Lehmann

Updated on: June 8, 2023 / 11:02 AM / Essentials

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There's a new brand on the block by Kohler. The plumbing brand is expanding into the wellness sphere with Sprig, which sells an innovative shower scent infusion device. If you enjoy hanging eucalyptus in your shower for the uplifting scent, Sprig is like that, only turning it up a notch.

Sprig is selling natural botanical pods with essential oils that plug into your existing shower head with an adapter, or a new Sprig by Kohler shower head. The ingredients in these pods mix with your shower water for an aromatherapy experience, with no batteries required. The scented pods have ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and sodium PCA to benefit your skin and hair.

As of now, you can choose from six scent blends, including breathe (eucalyptus and mint), focus (clary sage and patchouli), shield (tea tree and rosemary), recharge (bergamot and lemongrass), relax (chamomile and green tea) and sleep (lavender and vanilla). The sampler pack and shower heads are available now; pod refills will ship in July, according to the Sprig website.

The pods release for one to two minutes while you shower, but their scent will linger the whole time you're busy getting clean. Just press a button to start the infusion. Worried about the smell getting in the way of your favorite body wash? Don't be -- these scents won't linger on your body after your shower. However, if you press the button while washing your hair, they will perfume your hair. (Naturally, if you have any sensitivity to essential oils, this is not the product for you.)

The brand says its 3-ounce infusion pods work eight times before they need to be recycled. Need to know when your Sprig pod is running low? The pods have markings so you know when it's time to buy more.

The Sprig world isn't limited to just essential oil shower blends. Sprig also sells bath bombs and body and linen mists.

If you don't want to invest in a new showerhead, pick up this shower infusion starter kit. It installs onto your existing showerhead in just minutes. This kit also comes with three sample shower infusion pods.

Theres's a 30-day

Shower infusion starter kit, $139

Pick up some more shower infusion pods while you're at it. This essentials pack includes all six scents in a sample size: breathe (eucalyptus and mint), focus (clary sage and patchouli), shield (tea tree and rosemary), recharge (bergamot and lemongrass), relax (chamomile and green tea) and sleep (lavender and vanilla).

Shower infusion pod essentials pack, $21

If you're ready to upgrade your current showerhead, pick up this Kohler Awaken handshower that integrates the shower infusion pods. It has a 60-inch shower hose, a cradle attachment and it comes with three sample shower infusion pods.

Handshower infusion upgrade kit, $189

Carolin Lehmann is an expert in health, fitness, furniture, apparel, gift guides and books for CBS Essentials. She's always testing new products to recommend. Some of her current favorites include Stanley cups, Alo Yoga workout sets and the Cuzen matcha maker.

First published on June 7, 2023 / 3:41 PM