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How to Make Aromatherapy Shower Steamers at Home | Easy DIY Recipe

Transform your daily shower into a rejuvenating spa experience with homemade aromatherapy shower steamers. These effervescent tablets dissolve in the shower, releasing soothing essential oils that can help alleviate stress, boost mood, and clear congestion. In this guide, you'll find a detailed recipe with precise ingredient percentages, clear step-by-step instructions, and tips for customization. Whether you're new to DIY bath products or a seasoned crafter, this tutorial will help you create shower steamers that enhance your routine.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 200 grams
Cost: $5

Ingredients

Instructions

Preparation

  • Sanitize Your Workspace: Ensure all your equipment and surfaces are clean.
    Weigh Your Ingredients: Use your digital scale to accurately measure each component according to the percentages above.

Dissolve the Active Ingredients

  • Dissolving Menthol Crystals: Measure out the rubbing alcohol in a small container.
    Add the menthol crystals to the alcohol and leave until they are fully dissolved. This typically takes 15-20 minutes.

Making Shower Steamer

  • Add the baking soda, citric acid and cornstarch into a mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
    Add in the eucalyptus essential oil and half of the dissolved menthol crystals and mix.
    Slowly drizzle the remaining menthol crystals and add liquid colorant.

Molding the Steamers

  • Firmly press the mixture into your silicone molds or shape it with a meat baller into small, compact tablets. Consistent, tight packing will help your steamers maintain their structure until use.

Drying & Storage

  • Place the molded steamers in a cool, dry area and allow them to dry undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours.
    Once fully dry, remove the steamers from the molds and store them in an airtight container to protect against moisture, which could trigger the fizzing reaction too early.