DIY Shower Tablets

Elevate Your Shower with Therapeutic Aromatherapy

 

Transform your shower into a soothing spa experience with DIY shower tablets.

Infused with essential oils, these tablets release their therapeutic benefits as they dissolve, filling your bathroom with refreshing or calming aromas. Whether you're looking to inspire clarity with a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and eucalyptus, or unwind with the soothing scents of lavender, geranium, and chamomile, these easy-to-make tablets can be customized to suit your mood and needs.

 

Yields: 18 small (1 ½”) cubed tablets

 

Ingredients:

You Will Need: Soap or silicone mold(s)

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup citric acid
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 2 tbsp dendritic salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp water

Optional:

• ½ tsp mica (for colour)
• 2 tbsp dried herbs, like lavender buds or cornflowers (for decoration) 

Essential Oils, Upon Use

We suggest the following essential oils for:

• Soothing & Relaxing: Lavender, and/or chamomile
• Uplifting & Awakening: Rosemary, peppermint, and/or eucalyptus

 

 

Directions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and dendritic salt. Mix thoroughly to combine. 
2. Add Water: Slowly add the water, one tablespoon at a time, while mixing. The mixture may fizz slightly when the water is added, but keep stirring until the texture resembles a pastry dough. You should be able to press it into a ball with your hands. If the mixture feels too dry, lightly mist with water from a spray bottle until it holds together without crumbling.
3. If You So Choose, Add Botanicals or Colour: If you’re adding dried flowers like lavender buds or cornflowers, mix them in at this stage. For a pop of colour, divide the mixture into smaller portions, adding mica powder (½ tsp per ½ cup of mixture) to each portion.
4. Shape the Tablets: Pack the mixture tightly into your soap mold or silicone mold. Press firmly to ensure the tablets hold their shape once dried.
5. Dry the Tablets: Set your molds aside and allow the tablets to air dry for several hours or overnight until they are fully hardened.
6. Add Essential Oils: Before using, add 15 drops of your chosen essential oil blend onto the tablet. Place the tablet near the water stream in your shower (but not directly under it, as it will dissolve too quickly).

 

 

Tips for Customizing Your Shower Tablets:

Essential Oils: Choose your essential oils based on your mood or desired effect. Use lavender and chamomile for a calming, relaxing shower or rosemary and peppermint for an invigorating, refreshing start to your day.

Botanicals & Colour: For a more decorative touch, add dried lavender buds or cornflowers for a gentle floral look, or customize the colour with mica to match your bathroom theme or mood.

Storage: Store your finished shower tablets in a dry place in an airtight container to keep them from absorbing moisture before use.