DIY Shower Tablets

Shower tablets are an easy way to make the therapeutic effects of essential oils part of your daily routine. Inspire clarity with the power of rosemary, peppermint, and eucalyptus, or unwind with a soothing blend of lavender, geranium, and bergamot.

Enjoy our Recipe for DIY Shower Tablets

Makes: 18 small 1' square shower tablets

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup baking soda
• ⅓ cup citric acid
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp. dendritic salt
• 2 Tbsp. cornflowers/lavender buds or other botanicals (optional, if you're up for giving the tub a wipe afterwards)
• ½ tsp. mica color of choice (optional, if you're looking to add color to the shower tablet)

Wet Ingredients 

• 2 Tbsp. water and a spray bottle
• Essential oils:
• Lavender, geranium, and/or bergamot for soothing and relaxing
• Rosemary, peppermint, and/or eucalyptus for uplifting and awakening

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients, and mix well with a wire whisk.
2. Add one Tbsp. water while mixing, then add the second Tbsp. of water. The mixture will fizz a bit with the addition of water, use a spray bottle for any additional water if needed.
3. If you are adding dried botanicals, now is the time to mix them in. If you are looking to add color, separate the batch into however many colors you want, then add 1/2 tsp. mica, per 1/2 cup of mixture.
4. Pack the mixture tightly into a soap mold/silicone mold. Put aside and let air dry for a few hours.
5. Add 15 drops of essential oil to each tablet, before entering shower.

Notes

• The mixture should resemble pastry dough. You should be able to squeeze it into a ball in your hand. Use the spray bottle with water to add a few sprays if still needed to achieve this consistency.
• You want to make sure the tablets are firm so they do not crumble when you take them out of the molds.