DIY Shower Stones

     I made these and am really liking them. They are a bit fragile but, work nicely. If you don't know what one is, Vicks used to sell a shower stone for when you have a cold. You would put the giant thing that looked like a blue Alka-Seltzer tablet in the bottom of the shower and let the hot water run on it. As it melted you would inhale the vapor smell that helps with a stuffy head. Here is a homemade version, minus the chemicals. Also, you don't have to be sick to use them. They are great for waking up in the morning and helping you get going, to sleepy mixes to help you relax in the evening. It's all in the combo of oils you put on the stone. So here is how to make the stones and some combos you might like to try.


 Aromatherapy Shower Discs
1 cup Baking Soda
1 heaping TBL Cornstarch
⅓ cup of water
Foil lined muffin papers

1) Mix baking soda and cornstarch so that there are no lumpy bits.
2) Slowly add in the water. Mix that until it is a pasty consistency.
3) Spoon into the lined muffin tins. Only about half full.
4) Bake for 20 mins in 350 degree oven.
(When you bake them instead of letting them dry naturally, they tend to be less crumbly and come out of the papers easier.
5) Once they have completely cooled you can add 4-5 drops of your choice of Essential Oils.
6) Store them in an air tight container to prevent them from getting more crumbly or evaporating.

Good combinations are:
Thieves, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Peppermint. This is great for a stuffy head or chest, sinus issues and allergies. It has a warm vapor like effect.
Lavender or Peace And Calming. This is good for encouraging relaxation before bed.
Lemon, Orange and/or Peppermint. Are invigorating to wake up in the morning to.
Joy, Tangerine, Vetiver and Valor. Any one of those or a mixture of those are good for anxiety and stress.
And let's not for get Stress Away for the obvious stress reliever.

So, once you have these made, you can add the oils right away or I wait until right before I want to use it. Put it in the bottom of the shower or even drop one in the tub. Such a nice way to take a shower and use your oils in a new way.