Essential Oil Shower Steamers - Let me show you how to make shower steamers that are full of energizing citrus. Your shower will not be the same without them!
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If you love bath bombs, but prefer to take showers most of the time, you will love my tutorial for how to make essential oil shower steamers. They combine all of the delicious scents of bath bombs and transform your shower into an invigorating experience.
My energizing citrus shower steamers are the perfect addition to your morning shower routine. Citrus is a wonderful scent to lift your spirits and make sure you're awake and ready to tackle your day.
Essential Oil Shower Steamers
Homemade shower steamers are a great way to use essential oils to help your mood while you wash away stress. You might like to also check out the tutorial for our Lavender-Scented Aromatherapy Shower Steamers for nighttime to help you wind down after a long day.
Materials + Equipment
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- ½ cup Epsom salts
- ½ cup baking soda
- 80 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 80 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 80 drops lemon essential oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon orange mica powder
- 1 Orange, zested
- Cylinder Silicone Mold (15 cavities)
Information
NOTE: Always look for Epsom salts that have USP on the label which means that the FDA has tested it and it is safe for human use.
How to Make Shower Steamers
This mixture will make 9 steamers.
- First, preheat the oven to 200F° Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Zest the orange using a zester or grater onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the zest has dried out.
- In a small bowl, add the Epsom salts, baking soda and mica powder and stir well to combine.
- Next, add each of the essential oils one at a time, stirring often.
- After that, mix in the water while stirring until you have a paste-like mixture.
- Into NINE (9) of the cavities in your silicon mold, add a bit of the orange zest. You will not need all 15 spots.
- Now fill the cavities with the epsom salt mixture and pat it down firmly.
- Allow the shower steamers to set inside the mold for 24-48 hours.
- Carefully remove the shower steamers from the mold.
- Store in a cool, dry place. I recommend an airtight container.
How to Use Shower Steamers
To use your shower steamers, turn on the hot water for a shower. Place 1-2 steamers on the floor of the tub/shower furthest away from the falling water. If you place them directly under the water, they will dissolve very quickly. The steam from the hot water will help release the essential oils.
Frequently Asked Questions About Citrus Shower Steamers
Shower steamers are bath bombs you can enjoy in the shower. No more missing out on their benefits because you prefer a hot shower to a long soak in the tub.
Once placed in the shower, you'll have 5 - 10 minutes to enjoy them, but the scent will linger if you prefer a longer shower.
If you keep your shower steamers in an airtight container, they should last about 6 months.
If you've added too much liquid to your mixture, your steamers might crumble a bit. Be sure to follow the recipe closely.
Orange and other citrus essential oils are very good for boosting your mood.
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How to Make Essential Oil Shower Steamers
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Equipment
- Cylinder Silicone Mold (15 cavities)
Materials
- ½ cup Epsom salts
- ½ cup baking soda
- 80 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 80 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 80 drops lemon essential oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon orange mica powder
- 1 Orange zested
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 200F° Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Zest the orange using a zester or grater onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the zest has dried out.
- In a small bowl, add the Epsom salts, baking soda and mica powder and stir well to combine.
- Next, add each of the essential oils one at a time, stirring often.
- After that, mix in the water while stirring until you have a paste-like mixture.
- Into NINE (9) of the cavities in your silicon mold, add a bit of the orange zest. You will not need all 15 spots.
- Now fill the cavities with the epsom salt mixture and pat it down firmly.
- Allow the shower steamers to set inside the mold for 24-48 hours.
- Carefully remove the shower steamers from the mold.
- Store in a cool, dry place. I recommend an airtight container.
- Square, close up image of citrus shower steamers.
Notes
To use your shower steamers, turn on the hot water for a shower. Place 1-2 steamers on the floor of the tub/shower furthest away from the falling water. If you place them directly under the water, they will dissolve very quickly. The steam from the hot water will help release the essential oils. NOTE: Always look for Epsom salts that have USP on the label which means that the FDA has tested it and it is safe for human use.
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