- Shower Shock
Shower Shock is a bar of
soap that has been impregnated withcaffeine . The manufacturerThinkGeek claims that when the soap is used, caffeine is exuded in thelather , to be absorbed through the user'sskin . [Steven Morris [http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2007/apr/20/uknews Wake up, smell the coffee - or is it the soap?] "The Guardian", Friday April 20, 2007, Accessed 15 July 2008] However, the idea that caffeine passes rapidly through the skin is unproven, [Zach Benson [http://www.theplainsman.com/intrigue/2008/may-29/best_part_waking The best part of waking up] "The Auburn Plainsman", Accessed 15 July 2008] and it has been suggested that the amount absorbed is not significant compared to a cup ofcoffee . [David Adam [http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2003/nov/27/thisweekssciencequestions1 Can showering with caffeinated soap perk you up?] "The Guardian", Thursday November 27, 2003. Accessed 15 July 2008] Anecdotal accounts of using this soap also suggest that it is not effective as a delivery method for caffeine. [Anna Jane Grossman [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/12/fashion/12sside.html?_r=1&n=Top/Reference/Times%20Topics/Subjects/C/Cleansers,%20Detergents%20and%20Soaps&oref=slogin Ahh, Minty Clean, but Lacking a Jolt] "New York Times" July 12, 2007, Accessed 15 July 2008]Showershock is
peppermint scentedglycerine soap that comes in a "normal" size, weighing 4 ounces (113 grams), estimated to provide 12 washes with 200 milligrams of caffeine per wash. [ [http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/accessories/5a65/ ThinkGeek :: Shower Shock Caffeinated Soap ] ] The soap is also sold in a "Travel" size, estimated to provide 4.5 showers and 200 milligrams of caffeine per wash, weighing 1.5 ounces. [ [http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/accessories/7c30/ ThinkGeek :: Shower Shock Caffeine Soap Travel ] ] In addition to the soap bars, there is also a Showershock Caffeinated showergel, with the same amount of caffeine per wash (if someone uses the "normal" amount of gel) with each bottle weighing 6.76 ounces. [ [http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/accessories/8fb2/ ThinkGeek :: Shower Shock Caffeinated Body Wash ] ]References
External links
* [http://www.thinkgeek.com Manufacturer's website]
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