DIY Orange Shower Steamers Recipe
You step into the shower hoping it will wake you up, but sometimes it takes more than hot water to shake off a sleepy morning. That’s where a little aromatherapy can make a big difference!
These DIY orange shower steamers are one of the easiest ways to turn a regular shower into an energizing experience. As the steamer slowly dissolves, it releases bright citrus aroma into the steam, filling your bathroom with that fresh, uplifting scent of oranges.
I was so excited to make these and I use it daily. I’ve already made 3 batches! It just makes my shower experience SO much better.
They’re simple to make, require only a handful of ingredients, and are perfect for anyone who enjoys essential oils and natural DIY products.
I especially love making a batch during the colder months when mornings feel extra sluggish. That burst of citrus scent really helps wake up the senses, but yet, I feel so calm at the same time.
Here’s my favorite homemade orange shower steamer recipe!
Aromatherapy Benefits of Orange
Sweet orange essential oil is one of the most beginner-friendly oils to work with! I bet you even have it in your home already!! It has a cheerful scent and blends beautifully with many other oils.
In aromatherapy, orange essential oil is often used for:
• Supporting an uplifting mood
• Helping boost energy and alertness
• Freshening indoor spaces naturally
• Creating a bright, clean scent in DIY products
Orange peel powder also adds a gentle citrus scent and contains natural plant compounds from the fruit itself.
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DIY Orange Shower Steamers Recipe
Here’s my simple orange shower steamer recipe. It made about 10 if using the same mold:
Ingredients
- ½ cup baking soda
- ½ cup Epsom salts
- 1 tablespoon orange peel powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 16 drops orange essential oil
- Orange mica powder (optional, for color)
- Silicone mold
How To Make Orange Shower Steamers
In a bowl, mix the baking soda and Epsom salts until well combined.
Stir the orange peel powder into the dry mixture. Add a small amount of orange mica powder and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Slowly drizzle in the water while stirring continuously. The mixture should feel like slightly damp sand and hold together when pressed.
Add the orange essential oil and mix thoroughly so the scent is evenly distributed.
Firmly press the mixture into a silicone mold.
Let the steamers dry and harden for at least 24 hours.
Once fully dry, gently remove them from the mold and store in an airtight container.
That’s it! Super easy and fun to make. My daughter enjoyed making them with me, she’s seven so it really is that simple!
Notes
- Shelf life: Shower steamers typically last several months when stored in a dry, airtight container.
- Storage: Keep them away from humidity so they don’t start dissolving before you use them. I keep mine in a glass jar on the bathroom counter.
- If your mixture feels too dry to hold together, add water a few drops at a time. If it feels too wet, add a little more baking soda.
How to Use
Place one steamer on the shower floor away from the direct stream of water. As it slowly gets wet, it will release the citrus aroma into the steam.
Orange Shower Steamers
Refreshing citrus shower steamers that release uplifting orange aroma when exposed to shower steam. These DIY steamers create a spa-like shower experience without needing a bath.
Materials
- ½ cup baking soda
- ½ cup Epsom salts
- 1 tablespoon orange peel powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 16 drops orange essential oil
- Orange mica powder (for color, optional)
Tools
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Silicone mold
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the baking soda and Epsom salts until well combined.
- Stir the orange peel powder into the dry mixture. Add a small amount of orange mica powder and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Slowly drizzle in the water while stirring continuously. The mixture should feel like slightly damp sand and hold together when pressed.
- Add the orange essential oil and mix thoroughly so the scent is evenly distributed.
- Firmly press the mixture into a silicone mold.
- Let the steamers dry and harden for at least 24 hours.
- Once fully dry, gently remove them from the mold and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- If the mixture feels too dry and won’t hold shape, lightly mist it with water using a spray bottle instead of pouring water directly. This prevents the steamers from activating too early.
- Shelf life: Shower steamers typically last several months when stored in a dry, airtight container.
- Storage: Keep them away from humidity so they don’t start dissolving before you use them. I keep mine in a glass jar on the bathroom counter.
Final Thoughts
Orange shower steamers are a fun and simple way to bring aromatherapy into your daily routine. They’re quick to make, smell wonderful, and can make an ordinary shower feel a little more refreshing.
If you’re new to working with essential oils, projects like this are a great place to start. Simple recipes build confidence, and before long you’ll realize how many natural products you can make right in your own kitchen.
Natural living doesn’t happen overnight. It grows one small DIY at a time, and that journey can be surprisingly enjoyable.
