These shower steamers are great for self-care and make great gifts. I’ve looked on Amazon and was surprised by how expensive Steamers are. Treat yourself and your friends and family.
By Irena Saro & Cyna Riley-Rank
Found in Willow and Sage by Stampington
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You will need:
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/3 cup arrowroot powder
1/4 cup kaolin clay
Bowl: Large non-metallic
Spray the bottle with water
Nitrile gloves
Silicone mold: cylinder
45 drops of rosemary essential oil
45 drops peppermint essential oil
30 drops of chamomile essential oil
Dried leaves/herbs (optional)
150 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
Dried eucalyptus leaves, crushed (optional)
Mica: green (optional)
120 drops of peppermint essential oil
2 TB. menthol crystals Mica: Agua (optional)
How to Make
Add all the dry ingredients to a large, non-metallic bowl and whisk until blended. Drop the essential oils on the dry ingredients, and stir to combine. The essential oils can create droplets, which will dissolve in the following step.
Spray the mixture with a little water and incorporate it immediately to avoid a reaction. If you don’t have a spray bottle, sprinkle water on the mixture using a teaspoon.
Put on nitrile gloves to protect your hands when kneading the mixture as the citric acid can irritate sensitive skin and nail polish. The mixture should feel like damp sand and be wet enough to hold its shape when pressed together. If using colored mica and dried herbs or flowers, add them to the mixture.
Fill the silicone mold with the mixture, and press firmly into the mold using your fingertips, paying attention to the edges. Let the mixture dry for 24-48 hours. Making shower steamers can be affected by the humidity; in a humid environment, the drying time may be longer. When they feel hard and solid, carefully peel back the mold and gently pop out of the disk. Store the steamers in an airtight container or jar, and ensure that the steamers arent’ exposed to water or moisture. The shelf life is one year.
Before use, let warm water run for several minutes to moisturize the air. It’s best to place the steamer away from the running water and the drain. Ideally, only the bottom of the tabs should be wet. You can also put a shower steamer in a soap dish. Breathe in deeply as the essential oils vaporize.
These are the all-around self-care gift. Make a huge batch and then you have some for gifts. Don’t forget your self-care, save some for yourself.
Melinda
lookingforthelight.blog 