Conversation Heart Shower Steamers
- Charmeas Edris
- Feb 4
- 2 min read
Mold Used - 2.5" Conversation Hearts Bath Bomb Mold Set
Ingredients
230g Baking Soda
125g Citric Acid
15g Kaolin Clay
3.3g Witch Hazel (or spritz as needed)
1/8 to 1/4 tsp Red 27 Lake Colorant or Pink Mica
Directions
In a medium sized bowl, combine baking soda, citric acid, and kaolin clay. Mix ingredients thoroughly. Be sure to break down any clumps. I find it easiest to sift the ingredients.
Mix in colorant.
Add fragrance oil/essential oil to dry ingredients.
Slowly pour the witch hazel into the dry mixture. The witch hazel will make the mixture begin to activate so be sure to mix with a whisk while adding the witch hazel. Mix until it can be firmly squeezed and hold together. If spraying witch hazel instead of weighing, lightly spritz witch hazel into the mixture while stirring. Be sure to not overdo it.
Fill up the mold with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the mixture then press. If your mixture starts to dry out or your steamers break apart, spritz mixture with a very small amount of witch hazel and mix.
Let shower steamers dry for 24-48 hours then shrink-wrap or put in airtight container.
Notes
If you are concerned about mica or colorant sticking to the tub or shower floor, add Polysorbate 80 at 1–2 grams. Mix it in with the fragrance oil or essential oil before adding to the dry ingredients. This helps disperse the colorants and makes cleanup easier.
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