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DIY Shower Melts


It's coming, cold and flu season is coming.😷

I normally get something and I always find the congestion can

be worse than anything else. These shower melts are great

and the best thing is you made them so you know

what you're breathing in.


What you'll need:

1/2c baking soda

1/4c citric acid

1/4c cornstarch or arrowroot powder

40 drops eucalyptus essential oil

20 drops peppermint essential oil

*spearmint or eucalyptus leaves optional


Equipment needed:

Spray bottle filled with alcohol

small rounded or squared silicone molds

non metallic mixing bowl

gloves

airtight jar for storage


Create:

Combine all dry ingredients. Place baking soda, citric acid,

cornstarch (or arrowroot powder), and natural colorant

in your mixing bowl. Whisk well to combine.


Add eucalyptus essential oil and peppermint oil as well.

Be sure to even disperse your oils throughout the mixture.

Then, whisk well to combine.


Spritz the mixture with a few sprays of alcohol to moisten it.

Then, don your gloves and knead the mixture briefly to combine all the ingredients together.


Grab a small handful of shower melt "dough" and squeeze it

to assess the texture. If it sticks together like damp sand,

it's ready to mold. If it crumbles or falls apart, add a few

more sprays of alcohol until you get the right texture.

Be careful not to add too much moisture.


Now, it's time to mold your shower melts. Before you begin,

spoon or sprinkle a small amount of spearmint leaves into

the bottom of each mold, if desired.


Pack the mixture tightly into your silicone molds.

If at any point the mixture starts to dry out too much,

simply spritz a bit more alcohol until it stays together.


Once you're finished, smooth out the tops and leave your

steamers to dry for at least 24 hours. However, if you live

in a humid area, they may need more time. You'll know they're

ready when they feel dry and hard to the touch.


Once dry, carefully remove your melts from the mold.

Gently peel back the silicone and push on the base of the shower melt.

It should pop out easily.


Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.




 

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