jfc Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Does anyone have experience with shower steamers? I've made a few batches but the scent did not come through in the shower as strong as I'd like. I am using essential oils such as eucalyptus and peppermint oil. Any tips on how to rework these batches? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I make shower steamers but use menthol crystals in them along with EO. If you post your recipe we may be able to help troubleshoot. How much EO are you using? That will play a big part in them having a good scent throw in the shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfc Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Hi Shari, here's my recipe. I used silicone ice cube trays and each steamer came out to 1 in x 1 in. 20 oz. Sodium Bicarbonate 10 oz. Citric Acid 36 mL Eucalyptus Essential Oil Witch Hazel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 20 hours ago, jfc said: Hi Shari, here's my recipe. I used silicone ice cube trays and each steamer came out to 1 in x 1 in. 20 oz. Sodium Bicarbonate 10 oz. Citric Acid 36 mL Eucalyptus Essential Oil Witch Hazel Feeling like I could really use these in my shower to help with allergies, thanks for sharing your recipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 This is the one I use: 1 oz menthol crystals (cover with 91% alcohol). Just enough to cover and dissolve. 8 oz. Baking soda, 4 oz. Citric Acid, 2 oz. Cornstarch Sift dry ingredients, mix well. Add wet ingredient and mix well. I also add some eucalyptus or lavender to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfc Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 @Shari What does the cornstarch do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 @jfc I'm not exactly sure. I found this recipe quite some time ago, tried it and it worked. So I just stuck with it. I mostly make them for me and my family. I tried selling them but they weren't big sellers. Most likely because I don't do a lot of shows during the colder months here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Do you think you really need the Citric Acid in these since they aren't going into a tub of water? I'm thinking they would melt just find without it but idk, maybe I just need to try both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 I don’t use corn starch in these type of things. Seems to only make the mix squishy over time. citric and baking soda when hit with the shower should help boost the scent and add a sensory experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I know this is an old post. I just made shower steamers again (first time since moving to OR) and they grew like crazy. Last time they came out nice and flat. Not sure if it's the humidity in our house/outside or I added too much witch hazel? Any ideas? This batch was for me so I don't care I'll use them but I'd like to start selling them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 You have to be accurate with witch hazel amount. If you are off by just a little bit, you will have growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 15 hours ago, NightLight said: You have to be accurate with witch hazel amount. If you are off by just a little bit, you will have growth. Dang! Thanks, My notes say spritz until it holds together, I prob did too much. Also wondering if humidity plays a part, they are finally dry and not sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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