MENTHOL AND EUCALYPTUS SHOWER STEAMERS RECIPE

MENTHOL AND EUCALYPTUS SHOWER STEAMERS RECIPE

Makes approximately 6 to 8 medium shower steamers depending on the size of your moulds

 

INGREDIENTS

 

200 g Sodium Bicarbonate

100 g Citric Acid

25 g Cornstarch

2 g Menthol Crystals finely crushed

3 ml Eucalyptus Essential Oil

1 ml Peppermint Essential Oil

Witch Hazel in a fine mist spray bottle as needed

 

METHOD

 

1 Place the sodium bicarbonate citric acid and cornstarch in a dry mixing bowl and mix thoroughly until evenly combined

2 In a separate small container combine the finely crushed menthol crystals with the eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils Stir until the menthol dissolves as far as possible If crystals remain do not assume the mixture is uniform

3 Slowly add the menthol and essential oil mixture to the dry ingredients while mixing continuously to distribute it evenly

4 Lightly mist with witch hazel one spray at a time while mixing Stop as soon as the mixture holds together when squeezed in your hand Do not make it wet or allow it to fizz

5 Firmly press the mixture into dry silicone moulds Compact it well to help prevent crumbling

6 Leave the steamers in a cool dry well ventilated area for 24 to 48 hours or longer if necessary until completely hard

7 Carefully remove them from the moulds and allow any remaining moisture to evaporate before packaging

 

HOW TO USE

 

Place one shower steamer on the shower floor away from the direct stream of water but where occasional splashes can activate it

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

 

These steamers are for shower use only and are not intended for bathing or direct skin application

Menthol and essential oils can irritate the eyes and airways Avoid inhaling concentrated vapour directly

Use caution around children pets and anyone sensitive to fragrances

Store completely dry steamers in airtight packaging in a cool dry place

Test a small batch first Hardness fragrance release and storage stability depend on humidity compression and packaging