DIY Eucalyptus Shower Steamers Recipe

Turn your daily shower into a relaxing, spa-like retreat with these simple eucalyptus shower steamers. Made with natural ingredients, they fill your shower with a calming aroma that clears your senses and refreshes your mind. Youโll love how easy they are to make.
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Why Youโll Love These Eucalyptus Shower Steamers
These eucalyptus shower steamers are a perfect way to start or end your day with a refreshing, spa-like experience. Theyโre easy to make, natural, and full of benefits for your mind and body.
A Soothing Aroma
The combination of eucalyptus and lavender creates a refreshing and calming scent that turns your shower into a relaxing escape. Itโs particularly helpful for clearing sinuses, easing congestion, or simply adding a serene vibe to your daily routine.
Easy and Customizable
These steamers are quick to make and easy to customize. You can swap out the essential oils to create a fragrance that suits your mood or add other dried herbs for a unique personal touch. Itโs a fun way to make them your own!
Relieves Stress and Tension
The soothing steam from these shower melts helps reduce stress and tension, making them ideal for unwinding after a busy day. The aromatic combination can also uplift your mood and promote better mental clarity.
Eco-Friendly Self-Care
Crafted with natural ingredients, these steamers are not only great for your skin but also kind to the planet. They use no unnecessary chemicals or plastic packaging, making them a sustainable and safe addition to your routine.
Perfect for Gifting
These steamers arenโt just for youโthey make thoughtful and practical gifts for friends and family. Pack them in a pretty box or jar for a handmade present that everyone will appreciate.
These shower steamers offer a refreshing, relaxing, and sustainable way to elevate your self-care routine. Once you try them, theyโre sure to become a favorite!

What Youโll Need to Make Eucalyptus Shower Steamers
Hereโs everything youโll need to create these refreshing and aromatic shower steamers. Letโs get started!
- Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons eucalyptus leaves
- 2 tablespoons lavender flowers
- ยฝ cup Epsom salts
- ยฝ cup baking soda
- 1 ยฝ tablespoons water
- 10-15 drops essential oils
- Supplies:
- Silicone mold
- Mixing bowl
Getting to Know the Ingredients!
Eucalyptus Leaves
I love using eucalyptus leaves because they bring a refreshing, spa-like feel to the steamers. Once ground into a fine powder, they blend seamlessly into the mixture, adding both fragrance and texture.
Lavender Flowers
Lavender flowers add a subtle floral note that pairs beautifully with eucalyptus. When finely ground, they mix easily with the other ingredients, ensuring the steamers have an even texture.
Epsom Salts
Epsom salts give these steamers a slightly gritty texture that dissolves beautifully under warm water. They also help hold the mixture together when molded.
Baking Soda
Baking soda creates the base for the steamers and helps them dissolve evenly in the shower. Itโs lightweight and easy to combine with the other ingredients.
Essential Oils (Optional)
Essential oils are optional but highly recommended. Eucalyptus oil is especially effective for clearing sinuses and creating a refreshing shower experience. You can also experiment with other scents to match your preferences.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Eucalyptus Shower Steamers

With a few natural ingredients, you can create perfect eucalyptus shower streamers. Before you get started, gather the following:
- 2 tablespoons eucalyptus leaves
- 2 tablespoons lavender flowers
- ยฝ cup Epsom salts
- ยฝ cup baking soda
- 1 ยฝ tablespoons water
- 10-15 drops essential oils
- Silicone mold

In a mixing bowl, combine the Epsom salts and baking soda. Stir until evenly blended.

Drop in 10-15 drops of essential oil and mix thoroughly. This ensures the fragrance is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.




Using a grinder or mortar and pestle, grind the eucalyptus leaves and lavender flowers into a fine powder. Add the powder to the bowl and mix well.

Slowly add the water to the mixture, stirring as you go. The goal is to make the mixture slightly damp but not soaking wet. Be cautiousโtoo much water will prevent the steamers from hardening properly.

Scoop the mixture into a silicone mold, pressing it firmly into each cavity. Smooth out the tops to ensure even shapes.

Leave the steamers in the mold overnight or until they are completely hard. This step allows them to set and hold their shape.
Once hardened, remove the steamers from the mold and store them in an airtight container. Place one on the shower floor while you bathe, and let the steam release its refreshing scent!
How to Use Your Eucalyptus Shower Steamers
- Place one shower steamer on the floor of your shower, away from direct water flow.
- Let the steam activate the steamer, releasing its refreshing eucalyptus and lavender aroma.
- Breathe deeply and enjoy the spa-like experience as the soothing scent clears your senses and calms your mind.
This recipe makes about 6 shower steamers if youโre using a similar mold. Eucalyptus Shower Steamers are perfect for adding relaxation to your routine or gifting to friends and family. Theyโre a simple yet thoughtful way to bring the benefits of natural aromatherapy into any shower! Try them for yourself or make a batch as a thoughtful handmade gift for friends and family!

Eucalyptus Shower Steamers
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons eucalyptus leaves
- 2 tablespoons lavender flowers
- ยฝ cup Epsom salts
- ยฝ baking soda
- 1 ยฝ tablespoon water
- 10-15 drops essential oils
- Silicone mold
Instructions
- Combine the Epsom salt and baking soda together.
- Add in the drops of essential oil and mix thoroughly.
- Grind up the leaves until it is a fine powder.
- Slowly add in water. You do not want it to be soaking wet, just slightly wet. If it is too wet, it will not harden properly. So be sure to go slow.
- Put the mixture into your silicone mold. Let it sit overnight or until it is hard.
- Take out of the mold and enjoy!
Notes
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Dawn Goehring
Dawn Goehring is the founder of Desert Naturals. Combining her passion for holistic wellness, natural living and essential oils, she creates informative articles on essential oils, guides you through DIY natural bath & beauty products and homemade non-toxic cleaners, and self care.





Worked great!
these work so well to open up clogged noses!