Peppermint Shower Steamers
Make a batch of shower steamers, and turn your shower into an aromatherapy spa. They are a fantastic alternative to those who only have time for a quick shower and it is an awesome way to add some energizing aromatherapy to your mornings!
Invigorate your senses with peppermint shower steamers – the perfect addition to your daily routine. These aromatic delights release refreshing peppermint scents, creating a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own shower. Elevate your self-care and indulge in a revitalizing, minty escape with our delightful peppermint shower steamers
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Yields: 1 dozen
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups baking soda
1/3 cup distilled water or regular water (or more up to 1/2 cup)
10-12 drops of peppermint essential oil
DIRECTIONS
1. Add the baking soda to a large metal or glass mixing bowl.
2. Begin by mixing in 1/4 cup of water. Add slightly more and stir, as needed, until the mixture resembles damp sand.
Slowly add the water as you don’t want to add too much accidentally!
3. Add the peppermint essential oil and mix again to distribute the oil.
4. Transfer into the molds and press down firmly. Insert a candy cane icing decoration into the middle of each shower steamer, pressing down gently (too firmly and it might break).
5. Allow to harden overnight. Gently pop each peppermint shower steamer from the mold and store in an airtight container. For best results, use within 1 month.
HOW TO USE
Place 1 peppermint shower melt on your shower floor, away from the stream of water where it will get wet, but not drenched. Then, breathe in deeply as the oils vaporize. Most likely they’ll outlast your shower, simply push it into the corner of your shower, and it’ll be there for next time. Enjoy the invigorating and uplifting aroma of peppermint as it is slowly released into the shower!
Aside from just relaxing, peppermint shower bombs are great to use for colds, stress relief, congestion and for getting rid of headaches!
These would also make great homemade gifts, just pop them in a mason jar, tie a beautiful bow and you will make someone special very happy!
Storage
After you have made them, store in a cool and dry place. You could place them in a glass jar, mason jar or saran wrap and they can last anywhere between 2-6 months when stored correctly. Possibly even longer if you placed them in the refrigerator.
Caution: Do not soak in the tub with steamers. Discontinue use if rash, redness or itching occurs. Consult your physician if irritation persists. Keep out of reach of children.
Hello, I made a ‘steamer’ using corn starch added to the baking soda, and am hoping this one turns out better. The corn starch batch took forever to dry.
Let me know how it works for you, thanks for stopping by!
This looks so good! What a great gift to make for friends or to enjoy yourself!
Thank you Suzanne!
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
In the shower it will last around 5-10 minutes. After you have made them, store in a cool and dry place. You could place them in a glass jar, mason jar or saran wrap and they can last anywhere between 2-6 months when stored correctly. Possibly even longer if you placed them in the refrigerator.
What a great gift idea, thankyou for sharing on Whimsy Home Wednesday!
These are so pretty, Kristin! I could definitely see these as a great gift for family members and besties, too! I need to make some for myself! I’ll be featuring your post at Tuesday Turn About this week! Pinned!
Thank you Julie, you are so sweet!!!
Can I use real candy canes cracked on top? We do not have Wilton products at our store here. Small town hazard.
Hi Fernie-
I don’t see why not, they might get a little sticky in the water, so if your handing them out as gifts maybe let them know to take the candy cane off before using. Let me know how it works 🙂
Does it have to be distilled water?
You can use regular Kelly 🙂
The smell does not seem to be very strong I guess I can as much as I want?
Hi Dana-
Yes, feel free to add more or less depending on your liking, Happy Holidays!
I made a batch to give as gifts. I let them harden in my freezer as we are having a warm winter. And as soon as I took them out of the muffin tin they fell apart. Any suggestions?
Oh no, I’m so sorry that happened. The only thing I can think of is placing them in the freezer caused them to crumble. I would only place them in the fridge.
I’m using a tin muffin tin. I hope the steamers come out easy.
Hi Geo, I have not made them in a tin muffin but I would suggest you Line the muffin tin with cupcake liners. This will allow for the shower steamers to mold properly and you can easily remove them. Hope it works!