Printable Recipe Eucalyptus & Spearmint Shower Steamers for Congestion
These eucalyptus and spearmint shower steamers combine menthol crystals with a fresh, minty fragrance to create a refreshing shower experience when you're feeling stuffy. Made with baking soda, citric acid, and kaolin clay, they're easy to make at home and perfect for adding a spa-like touch to your shower.
Servings: 200 grams
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Scale
Ingredients
- 138 grams Baking soda
- 44 grams Citric acid
- 10 grams Kaolin clay
- 2 grams Menthol crystals
- 6 grams Eucalyptus & Spearmint Fragrance Oil
Instructions
- Weigh the fragrance oil into a small container. Add the menthol crystals and stir. Leave to dissolve completely, typically 15-20 minutes.
- Weigh the baking soda, citric acid, and kaolin clay into a mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Add the menthol and fragrance oil mixture into the dry ingredients and mix.
- Add mica powder to the shower steamer crumble and mix well.
- Spray with rubbing alcohol. Start with one or two sprays, mix thoroughly, and check the texture before adding more. Repeat as needed.The ideal consistency resembles damp sand. When squeezed firmly in your hand, the mixture should hold its shape.
- Fill your molds with the mixture and press it down firmly. Really pack it into the mold.
- Allow to fully set up for 24 hours.
- Unmold and enjoy!