DIY Mint Shower Melts Recipe
- Brianne Thomas
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
These homemade mint shower melts are easy to make, using simple ingredients that you might already have at home. The refreshing scent of mint will invigorate your senses, making your morning shower a refreshing start to the day!
As we find ourselves deep in the heart of cold and flu season, it's essential to prepare our homes with the right remedies. I've been diligently filling our apothecary cabinet with various medicinal herbs, and one of my absolute favorites are these invigorating Mint Shower Melts.
These little creations are not only simple to make, but they also provide significant relief from congestion. When you drop one onto your shower floor, the steam activates the minty aroma, which works wonders in clearing your sinuses and alleviating those annoying coughs. This season, let’s cherish the warmth and comfort of our homes while also nurturing our bodies with these soothing remedies!
What Are Shower Melts
Shower melts are small tablets or balls designed to dissolve in water. As the water hits the shower melt it begins to break apart, releasing fragrances into the air that help to promote clear and easy breathing.
Why You’ll Love These DIY Mint Shower Melts
Easy to Make
Affordable Ingredients and Supplies
Highly Effective
Benefits of DIY Mint Shower Melts
Decongestant: Mint can help clear nasal congestion
Skin Benefits: The antibacterial properties in mint can help cleanse skin and reduce acne.
Mood Boosting. The fresh scent of mint can help promote mental clarity and focus.
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Ingredients
1 cup of baking soda
1/2 cup of Epsom salt
1/4 cup of Witch Hazel or water
1 cup fresh mint leaves
Directions
Finely chop 1 cup of fresh mint leaves. This will help release their natural oils, enhancing the scent of your shower melts.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda and ½ cup Epsom salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
Incorporate the chopped mint leaves into the dry mixture. Mix until the leaves are evenly spread throughout.
Slowly add the witch hazel to the dry ingredients, mixing continuously. You want the mixture to reach a consistency similar to damp sand. Be cautious not to add too much liquid, as this will make the mixture too wet and difficult to mold.
Once your mixture reaches the desired consistency, press it into silicone molds or ice cube trays.
Compact the mixture tightly to ensure the melts hold their shape once dry.
Allow the shower melts to dry for 24-48 hours. Place them in a cool, dry area, away from direct sunlight. They should be hard to the touch once fully dried.
Once dry, remove the melts from the molds and store them in an airtight container.
How to Use DIY Mint Shower Melts
Place one shower melt onto the shower floor away from the direct stream of water. As it dissolves, it will release a refreshing minty aroma.
How to Store DIY Mint Shower Melts
Store shower melts in an airtight glass container. Keep in a cool, dark cabinet and out of direct sunlight.
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DISCLAIMER: This DIY Mint Shower Melts recipe contains information about traditional herbal remedies for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a healthcare professional before using any herbs, especially if pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have medical conditions. By making and using this DIY Mint Shower Melt recipe, you acknowledge you are solely responsible for your health decisions.
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