Abstract: A steam generating device particularly suitable for a steam bath body treatment. The steam generating apparatus comprises a housing (1) with a spray nozzle (2) connected to a hot water supply via a pipe (3). The housing has a water outlet (4), an air inlet (5) and a steam outlet (6) and is provided with an inner wall (7) and a lip (8, 16) for generating steam when pressurized hot water is delivered to the nozzle.