Cold and flu season is officially here, but you don’t have to suffer in silence. If you’re feeling congested, these easy DIY shower steamers are the perfect way to help you breathe more easily.
Supplies
- 1 cup baking soda
- ¼ cup distilled water
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- Silicone ice cube molds
- Mason jar or another airtight container
Instructions
- Add ¼ cup distilled water to baking soda. Mix until the consistency of wet sand, adding a few additional teaspoons if needed.
- Add essential oils. Mix well.
- Press mixture into ice cube molds, packing firmly. The exact number of shower steamers you’ll get will vary according to the size and shape of your mold, but I was able to get about 24 steamers from my project.
- Allow your steamers to dry for about 24 hours, then remove them from molds and store them in an airtight container.
To use your shower steamers, place one in the corner of your shower. It will slowly dissolve as you shower, releasing the congestion-fighting essential oils and allowing you to breathe more clearly. You’ll maximize the benefits if you use hot water and keep your bathroom door closed while you’re showering.