Rose Shower Steamers
Little fizzing discs for the floor of your shower — the steam releases rose and lavender around you like a private spa cloud, no bathtub required.
You will need
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup citric acid
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 10 drops rose or lavender essential oil + a spray of water
The ritual
- Whisk baking soda, citric acid and cornstarch in a dry bowl.
- Add the essential oil, then spritz water ONE spray at a time, mixing fast, until it just holds together like damp sand.
- Press firmly into silicone molds or a muffin tin.
- Dry overnight, unmold, and store airtight. Drop one on the shower floor — away from the direct stream — and breathe.
Why these ingredients
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- Provides the fizz in shower steamers (not for direct skin scrubbing).
- 1/4 cup citric acid
- The other half of the fizz reaction in steamers.
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- A soft, silky powder that absorbs surface oil.
- 10 drops rose or lavender essential oil + a spray of water
- A relaxing traditional scent for bath and evening rituals.
Easy swaps
- 2 tbsp cornstarch → Arrowroot powder.
- 10 drops rose or lavender essential oil + a spray of water → Chamomile or skip the fragrance entirely.
Keep it clean
Mix with freshly washed hands and clean, dry bowls and spoons. If a recipe is stored, use a jar or bottle washed in hot soapy water and dried completely, and never dip wet fingers into the batch.
Storage & when to let go
Airtight jar, away from humidity — they keep 2–3 months. Damp air is their enemy.
Who should skip this one
- People who are pregnant or nursing, young children, and anyone with fragrance allergies or very reactive skin (or simply leave the essential oil out).
What to expect — honestly
Expect twenty deeply pleasant minutes and skin that feels soft when you towel off. The biggest benefit might be to your mood — and that counts.
Common questions
Can I use them as bath bombs?
No — the essential oil level is made for steam, not skin contact. For baths, use our Milk & Lavender Moon Bath instead.
The scent fades fast — normal?
Place the steamer where water splashes it lightly but doesn't drown it — it should fizz slowly for the whole shower.
This recipe is shared for general cosmetic enjoyment, not medical advice — see how we research and write in our editorial policy and the full safety guide.
