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DIY Shower Steamers

Use these homemade shower steamers to kick off your day and take your shower up a notch! Learning how to make shower steamers means you can enjoy the benefits of essential oil or help ease cold symptoms all with only a handful of ingredients!

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0 mins
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1 d
Total Time
1 d 10 mins
Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • ⅓ cup citric acid
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch (arrowroot powder works too)
  • 40-50 drops essential oils in total (split this between however many oils you're using)
  • 2 teaspoon water
  • 1 teaspoon almond oil
  • Spray bottle with water

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl combine the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and mica powder if using. Mix well.
  2. In a mixing cup, whisk together the essential oils, water, and almond oil. Pour wet into dry.
  3. The mixture will fizz- this is fine as you don't need them to fizz later like bath bombs. Mix everything together until it looks slightly coated.
  4. Tip: Mix longer than you think. The mixture will still look dry but keep mixing.
  5. Portion the steamer mixture into the molds filling them about halfway. Press down firmly.
  6. Spray each mold cavity with a bit of water. Portion out the remaining mixture and press down again.
  7. Spray once more and press down. The better you press down the more they hold together.
  8. Let sit on the counter for 24 hours to firm up.
  9. After they set, pop them out and store until you use them!

Notes

  • You can find all the ingredients you need on my DIY Beauty Staples Page. You can use any essential oils you like, I personally grab mine now from Plant Therapy.
  • DIY Beauty Staples Page. You can use any essential oils you like, I personally grab mine now from Plant Therapy.
  • You can use any essential oils you like, I personally grab mine now from Plant Therapy.
  • Plant Therapy.
  • The amount of shower steamers made depends on how big your mold is!
  • You can find all the ingredients you need on my DIY Beauty Staples Page. You can use any essential oils you like, I personally grab mine now from Plant Therapy.
  • The amount of shower steamers made depends on how big your mold is!
  • Note: mica powder is a mineral colorant used for bath and beauty products. However, I only use this for videos, photos or when making shower steamers are a gift. Otherwise, it's not needed at all!
  • Know that the water has to be HOT to really release the essential oil smell. Likewise, if too much water is added when you're making them, the essential oil smell will be activated too early.