Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
- Katelynn
- May 22, 2018
- 2 min read
I love taking baths, however finding this recipe for these shower steamers have been a life saver. I love bath bombs because of the scents it gives off and what better way to enjoy it more by having them in my shower as well. Shower Steamers Recipe Ingredients 1 cup corn starch 2-5 TBSP water 5 drops citrus bliss essential oil 3 drops peppermint essential oil 1 drop of eucalyptus 2 drops food coloring
Whatever mold you'd like the shape to be First Add corn starch to a glass bowl. Then Add 2 tablespoons of water to a glass bowl and mix well. Gradually add a splash of water and mix until you get the consistency of wet sand. The amount of water you will need can vary depending on things like room temperature and humidity. I ended up needing 5 tablespoons of water for this batch.
Tip from bussybliss.com
If you use too little water, your shower steamers may end up crumbly when they dry. If this happens, spray them with a little more water and let them dry. If you use too much water, the mix will have a silly putty texture {see picture below}. These will still work, but may melt easier at room temperature and would store best in the refrigerator or freezer.
Add 2 drops of food coloring of your choice {optional} and essential oil and mix well. Since these are citrus scented I would use orange or red. The food coloring is only for looks, so you can leave it out if you are worried about it staining the tub. Put your mixture in the mold of your choice Put the mold in the freezer for about an hour to set and then your shower steamers are ready to use.
How to use shower steamers
Put your shower steamer in the basin or ledge of your tub. You want the shower steamer to be able to get wet, but not be directly under your water source. As water splashes on it, it will melt down and release the essential oil scent into the air.