DIY De-stress Shower Tablets with Essential Oils
No time for a bath? Simple aromatherapy shower tablets are perfect for de-stressing, relaxation, and rejuvenation.
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Soap mold or other mold (like muffin tins)
Materials
- 2 cups baking soda
- 2 tablespoon dried chamomile or chamomile tea (optional)
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds (optional)
- ½ cup water, plus a little more if needed
- Essential oils - cedarwood, bergamot, lavender, rosemary, lemon, peppermint, eucalyptus
Instructions
- Using a coffee/spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind the dried lavender and chamomile until finely ground. Then combine with baking soda.
- Add just enough water to make a paste that holds together without being soupy or runny. Pack your mixture into small molds.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and bake the molds for 15–20 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let cool completely. The tablets will continue drying as they cool.
- Sprinkle the tablets with the essential oils and allow to soak in. If you use silicone molds, the tablets will be easier to pop out. Transfer to a jar, and store them until ready to use.
Notes
Alternatively, combine the lavender, chamomile, and baking soda. Stir in 10–20 drops each of the essential oils. Do not add water. Transfer the dry mix to an airtight jar. When ready to use, sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons of the powder on the bottom of the shower, and turn on the hot water. This mixture can also be added to bath water.