7 Aromatherapy Shower Melts (When There’s No Time for a Bath)

A hot shower is one of my favorite escapes. In the never-ending search for self-care, a shower often seems more attainable than committing to a long bath. If you’re in a rush, really all you need is five minutes! And whether it helps you get going in the morning or unwind at night, a shower can be an aromatherapy experience just like a bath. An aromatherapy shower can work wonders if you’re feeling tired or stressed out.

Try upgrading your shower with fresh eucalyptus or an aromatherapy shower spray. Or whip up ones of these 7 simple shower melts that are perfect for de-stressing, easing congestion, relaxing and rejuvenating.

7 DIY Shower Melts

De-Stress Aromatherapy Shower Tablets

Lavender and chamomile both offer calming, soothing benefits – perfect when you need to de-stress after a long day. These tablets are super easy and inexpensive to make – you only need baking soda, essential oils, dried lavender and chamomile.

Get the recipe for De-Stress Aromatherapy Shower Tablets

Clear Your Sinuses With These DIY Menthol Shower Steamers

Can’t breathe? These DIY menthol shower steamers use the power of menthol crystals and essential oils to quickly clear your sinuses and ease congestion from colds.

Get the recipe for Menthol Shower Steamers

Peppermint Shower Bombs

A shower can be the perfect afternoon pick-me-up after a lazy morning (thinking of you Sundays!). The fresh scent of peppermint is perfect for a shower to revitalize your energy. Plus, these shower bombs add fun fizzing action. This recipe makes quite a few bombs so why not package them and share with friends?

Get the recipe for Peppermint Shower Bombs from Pink When

Citrus Shower Melts

If you’re not a morning person, these energizing shower melts are just the incentive you need to get out of bed. The uplifting scents of orange, lemon and bergamot will scent your whole bathroom and help you wake up happy.

Get the recipe for Citrus Shower Melts from Abundant Health

Breathe Easy Eucalyptus Shower Disks

Make these shower disks that open the sinuses thanks to eucalyptus essential oil, one of the best essential oils for congestion. Combine the scent with the steam from the shower for easier breathing or headache relief. Now you can skip the long bath and head straight to bed! Follow it up with an easy vapor rub to keep your sinuses open while you sleep.

Get the recipe for Eucalyptus Shower Disks

Lavender Shower Melts

Try using cornstarch instead of baking soda for these soothing lavender shower melts. Lavender is a soothing scent any time of day, plus it can help with headaches and stress. Combine a couple of drops of red and blue food coloring to make a pretty purple color.

Get the recipe for Lavender Shower Melts from Utensi

Vapo Rub Shower Melts

These easy shower melts require no essential oils – just mix cornstarch with vapor rub together and in 20 minutes your shower melts are ready for stuffy nose relief.

Get the recipe for Vapo Rub Shower Melts from The Homespun Hydrangea