Best Affordable Shower Steamers Recipe
Today I’m sharing how to make the best affordable shower steamers — a simple DIY that fills your shower with calming aromatherapy without breaking the bank.If you love bath bombs but don’t always have time for a long soak, shower steamers are the perfect alternative. They give you that same relaxing scent experience, but all you have to do is turn on your shower. These are especially great for anyone who prefers a quick self-care ritual or doesn’t have a bathtub.This lavender and sage blend is one of my all-time favorites — lavender helps calm the mind and ease tension, while sage brings a clean, earthy freshness that clears your head. Together, they make your shower feel like a mini spa moment.
Servings: 200 grams
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 138 grams | 69% Baking soda
- 44 grams | 22% Citric acid
- 10 grams | 5% Cornstarch
- 8 grams | 4% Lavender and Sage fragrance oil
- Blue mica powder
- Witch hazel
- Silicone mold
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the baking soda, citric acid, corn starch, and mica powder. Break up any clumps with your fingers or a whisk. Mixing thoroughly at this stage helps prevent uneven color or texture later.
- Pour in your lavender and sage fragrance oil and mix until it’s fully combined. You will want to wear gloves if mixing by hand.
- Now comes the tricky part — adding just enough moisture. Using your spray bottle, lightly mist the mixture a few times, stirring between sprays.You’re looking for that wet sand consistency — damp enough to hold its shape when squeezed, but not so wet that it starts fizzing. If you drop it from a few inches, the shape should hold.
- Once your mixture is holding together like damp sand, it’s time to mold. Press the mixture firmly into your silicone mold. The tighter you pack it, the better it holds once dry.
- Set the molds in a cool, dry place for 12 to 24 hours. Avoid moisture while they dry, since humidity can cause them to react early.