Epsom and Cornstarch Shower Steamers
Be the first to rate it
Baking soda, Epsom or sea salt, cornstarch and citric acid with carrier oil and essential oil, pressed and dried a day. Set one on the shower floor.
What You’ll Need
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup Epsom or sea salt
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup citric acid
- 3 tsp carrier oil
- 1 tbsp water approximately
- 10–30 drops skin-safe essential oil per intended scent strength
- optional fully dried herbs
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- mason jars
Directions
Make the mix
- Stir all the dry powders together.
- Mix in the carrier oil and essential oil.
- Add water very slowly, just until the mix holds together when pressed and feels like damp sand.
- Press into small molds and leave to dry for at least 24 hours.
- Keep the fully dry steamers in a jar.
To use
- Set one steamer on the shower floor, out of the direct stream of water. Do not use it in the bath.
Notes
Essential oils can irritate even in a shower.
