Shower Steamers
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Lavender shower steamers that fizz and release their scent when the shower water hits them.
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 30 drops lavender essential oil (no more than 40)
- Water added 1 tablespoon at a time
- Optional: about 12 drops food coloring
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Directions
- Stir the baking soda, citric acid, and cornstarch together in a large bowl.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon water, then a second. Add more only if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it packs like damp sand.
- Stir in the essential oil and food coloring.
- Pack it into molds, or press it into balls with your hands.
- Let them dry overnight, then unmold them.
Notes
Set one on the shower floor where the water splashes it, but not right under the stream. Store them in a covered container; if they sit more than a week, add a drop of oil before using. Many essential oils are unsafe for pets, young children, and during pregnancy.
