Shower Melts (Shower Steamers)
Easy DIY congestion-clearing shower melts with eucalyptus, peppermint, + lemon essential oils.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon/Silicone Spatula
- Silicone molds (ice cube tray, mini muffin mold, or similar)
Ingredients
- 1 C Baking soda
- ½ C Arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 2-3 tbsp Water as needed
- 20-30 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
- 10-15 drops Peppermint essential oil
Optional
- 5-10 drops Lemon essential oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the baking soda and arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) until smooth.
- Start with 1 tablespoon of water. Add small amounts at a time until the mixture feels like wet sand—firm enough to hold together when pressed but not runny.
- Mix in your eucalyptus and peppermint oils (and optional lemon). Stir very well so the scent is evenly distributed.
- Pack the mixture tightly into silicone molds. Firm compression helps prevent crumbling once dry.
- Let the melts sit overnight on the counter, or for 4–5 hours in a warm, dry room.Once hardened, pop them out and store in a sealed glass jar.
Notes
- Store in a sealed glass jar and keep away from humidity to prevent crumbling.
