By now, we’ve probably all heard of and even tried bath fizzies, but have you tried shower fizzies? Similar to a bath bomb, but not quite such that it immediately disintegrates, a shower melt (fizzy) allows favorite essential oils to permeate the shower steam, and lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, and other oils can all offer an amazing addition to the shower when added to this homemade fizzy recipe.

I actually discovered shower melts last winter when I had a cold I could not kick. My friend brought over a basket with tea and these little shower melt hearts that were laden with eucalyptus oil. Not only did adding one of these to my shower that day help relieve my sinus congestion, it actually made the shower more relaxing, like a day at the spa.

After trying them with much success when it came to helping clear my sinuses, I decided to try my hand at making some homemade shower melts with this recipe. I have experimented with adding lots of different kinds of oils, but my favorite right now is 10 drops of peppermint oil, 10 drops of lavender and 5 drops of bergamot oil.

Ingredients for Shower Fizzies

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup citric acid
• 20-25 drops essential oil(s) of choice
• witch hazel for spritzing
• Silicon molds with small shapes
• spray bottle

How to Make DIY Shower Steamers
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