12/02/2025
If you’re tired of sinus pressure and stuffy mornings, these DIY Eucalyptus Shower Steamers transform any shower into a natural aromatherapy session. They’re inexpensive, effective, and packed with congestion-relieving eucalyptus.
Ingredients (Makes 12–14 Steamers)
2 cups Baking Soda
1 cup Citric Acid
1/4 cup Cornstarch (or Arrowroot)
2 tbsp Isopropyl Alcohol or Witch Hazel
40–60 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil (E. radiata or E. globulus)
Tools
Silicone mold or lined muffin tin
Large mixing bowl
Whisk
Spray bottle
How to Make Them
Mix the dry ingredients: whisk baking soda, citric acid, and cornstarch until totally lump-free.
Add eucalyptus oil and mix thoroughly so the scent distributes evenly.
Activate slowly: spritz 3–4 times with alcohol/witch hazel, mix fast, repeat until the texture feels like damp sand and holds its shape when squeezed.
Mold firmly: pack tightly into silicone molds — the tighter the pack, the slower the melt.
Cure 24–48 hours until rock hard. Keep away from humidity.
How to Use
Place 1 steamer on the back corner of the shower (never under direct water).
Let the steam release eucalyptus vapors that open your airways naturally.