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Aromatherapy Shower Fizzies

Filed Under: Bath Fizzies

Difficulty: beginner
Time: 20 minutes
Yields: Six Shower Fizzies

At the end of a long stressful day, nothing beats a steaming shower. The hot running water and soothing vapors create a great way to relax and unwind. If you’d like to improve your next shower, these Aromatherapy Shower Fizzies harness the power of aromatherapy to create a calming experience. Use the ‘Soothing Blend’ to unwind in the evenings and, the ‘Awakening Blend’ to perk up your mornings.

Simply toss the fizzy on the floor of the shower and let the aromatherapeutic vapors envelope you. The “Awakening Blend” below is the perfect way to get moving in the morning. The citrus essential oils are uplifting to the spirit and smell amazing too. Easy to make, these shower fizzies will make showering your favorite part of the day!

What You’ll Need:

1/2 cup Sodium Bicarbonate
1/4 cup Citric Acid
Witch Hazel
Droppers
Guest Mini Celtic Kells Knot Mold

Soothing Blend
2 ml Hungarian Lavender Essential Oil
1 ml Ylang Ylang III Essential Oil

Awakening Blend
2 ml Litsea Essential Oil
1 ml Red Brazilian Mandarin Essential Oil

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ONE: Add baking soda and citric acid in a large bowl and mix to combine. The baking soda and citric acid may form clumps. Use your fingers to break them up or sift the powders through a strainer.

TWO: Now add the essential oil blend of your choice. Usage rate can be higher than you would do with a traditional bath fizzy because these are meant to be inhaled, not sat in. Suggested blend amounts are above (3-4 ml per batch) though you can go all the way up to 1/4 ounce of the blend for the mixture. If you go this high, this a lot of oil. You might not even need to use witch hazel (as described in step four).

THREE: Stir the essential oils into the powders. Using your hands is the easiest method. Tip! Wear gloves if you want to protect your manicure, citric acid will dull nail polish.

FOUR: Depending on the moisture level of the current mixture, spritz the bath bombs with witch hazel. It should take between 5 – 7 spritzes. The mixture should be wet enough so when you squeeze the powder in your fist it holds its shape when you open your hand. You want to spray enough so that the powders stick together and aren’t crumbly. Be careful though because spraying too much can cause the mixture to fizz prematurely and ruin your shower fizzies.
FIVE: Once the powders hold shape, use your fingers to press the powders into the mold and produce a smooth top.
SIX: Unmold the bath fizzies after an hour and allow them to fully dry out overnight. Keep in mind that because there is such a high concentration of essential oils in these shower bombs, they are not meant to soak in a bath tub! Instead, set them on the floor of your shower and allow the steam to carry the scent.

How do you de-stress? Do you have any favorite essential oil blends to wake you up or calm you down?

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Aromatherapy Shower Fizzies
 
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Place these shower fizzies at the bottom of your shower to release soothing scented vapors.
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Recipe type: fizzies

Ingredients
  • ½ cup Sodium Bicarbonate
  • ¼ cup Citric Acid
  • Witch Hazel
  • Droppers
  • Guest Mini Celtic Kells Knot Mold
Soothing Blend
  • 2 ml Hungarian Lavender Essential Oil
  • 1 ml Ylang Ylang III Essential Oil
Awakening Blend
  • 2 ml Litsea Essential Oil
  • 1 ml Red Brazilian Mandarin Essential Oil

Instructions
  1. Add baking soda and citric acid in a large bowl and mix to combine. The baking soda and citric acid may form clumps. Use your fingers to break them up or sift the powders through a strainer.
  2. Now add the essential oil blend of your choice. Usage rate can be higher than you would do with a traditional bath fizzy because these are meant to be inhaled, not sat in. Suggested blend amounts are above (3-4 ml per batch) though you can go all the way up to ¼ ounce of the blend for the mixture. If you go this high, this a lot of oil. You might not even need to use witch hazel (as described in step four).
  3. Stir the essential oils into the powders. Using your hands is the easiest method. Tip! Wear gloves if you want to protect your manicure, citric acid will dull nail polish.
  4. Depending on the moisture level of the current mixture, spritz the bath bombs with witch hazel. It should take between 5 – 7 spritzes. The mixture should be wet enough so when you squeeze the powder in your fist it holds its shape when you open your hand. You want to spray enough so that the powders stick together and aren’t crumbly. Be careful though because spraying too much can cause the mixture to fizz prematurely and ruin your shower fizzies.
  5. Once the powders hold shape, use your fingers to press the powders into the mold and produce a smooth top.
  6. Unmold the bath fizzies after an hour and allow them to fully dry out overnight. Keep in mind that because there is such a high concentration of essential oils in these bombs, they are not meant to soak in a bath tub! Instead, set them on the floor of your shower and allow the steam to carry the scent.

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133 Comments

  1. I made my first batch of these last night and am in love. How long is their shelf life and what is the best way to store them for maximum life span? Oh and a huge thanks for the recipe.

  2. Hi, I love your simple directions but I have a question : is there an alternative to citric acid I can use? I am having trouble finding some cheap. Thanks

    • Hi Sal!

      The mixture of citric acid and baking soda is what creates the fizz in this recipe! Without the citric acid, the recipe will dissolve but not fizz. You can try this recipe with just baking soda if you like! We haven’t given that a try, but it may release the scent well. I would recommend a small test batch to see how it works. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  3. Hi there,

    Really excited to try these. A few have asked before, but I was wondering if there is ANY way to make a recipe of these that would last a lot longer than a few weeks?

    I would want to store them in an airtight container, but if these are things you are selling (at a craft market or something similar) you’d want to ensure they lasted at least a few months… any ideas? I’ve hunted and can’t find the answer so hoping you can help! 🙂

    THANK YOU!
    Blair

    • Hi Blair!

      I can definitely help you out! Are you wanting to know how to make a bigger batch, or how to store them, or how to get the scent to last longer? Let me know. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  4. Hi! These are great! I made some with citrus essential oils and it is a good way to start your day. A question-is there any bath bomb recipes that you can use as soap? Weird, I know, but it would be great to have a bath bomb massage. No problem if ther isn’t.
    Love the recipes,
    K

  5. Looking forward to trying these recipes for shower fizzies. I found a recipe for rosemary fizzies and they are pretty good, but these instructions clear up a lot of questions I had. Thanks. cs

    • Thank you Christine, glad you like this recipe! Have fun giving it a try and enjoying the scent in the shower. Also, if you have any questions, feel free to let us know. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  6. Love this idea!! I did try this with a fun fragrance oil for my daughter who just wanted the shower to smell sweet. Any thoughts on usage rates for FO vs. EOs? The ones I made were a bit over the top sweet, she loved it but I had to leave the bathroom!!!
    Thanks!!!!

    • Hi Jackie!

      So glad you love this idea! The amount of scent you add will depend on how strong the fragrance oil is. I would recommend starting out with 1-2 mL of the fragrance, mixing and giving it a sniff. If you think it’s strong enough as is, you can put the fizzies into molds! If not, you can add more mL until you get a scent you’re happy with. Keep in mind that when the hot water hits them it will bring out the fragrance really well, so you may want to stick to the lower end so you can stay in the bathroom! 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  7. Please could you help me with witch hazel ?
    For fizzies I need pure distillate – extract or the hydrosol water ?
    Thanks a lot from Czech Republic

  8. After 3 batches I think I have the hang of the moisture content needed. My problem now is storage. I hate working with Saran wrap so after wrapping a batch individually I simply put the remaining fizzies in ziploc bags and squeezed as much air out as possible. However, the bags (both wrapped and unwrapped) keep filling up with air and look like they will explode. I don’t understand this. I would like to keep these unwrapped in an airtight glass jar. Will this work?
    How are people storing fizzies?

    • Hi KM!

      That’s awesome, so glad you have the hang of the moisture content! It does take a bit of practice to get, but once you know what to look for it makes fizzy making a lot easier. 🙂

      It sounds like the climate you’re living in may be a bit humid. Because of this, those fizzies can expand or start to fizz when exposed to moisture in the air. I would recommend popping one in an airtight container and seeing how it does. If it starts to expand, I would recommend wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap, then placing it in an airtight jar. A tightly wrapped fizzy will be protected from any excess moisture, and will work great in your tub!

      Read more about how to store your products here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

    • I solved the storage problem by making mini desiccant packets:
      Pick up silica gel at a craft shop (used for drying flowers). Empty a tea bag, fold edges over twice and use a little hot glue to seal the bottom. Add a teaspoon of gel to the pouch, fold twice and seal the top with glue. Drop this with fizzies into an airtight glass jar (not to pick up fragrance for other fizzies).
      The beauty of silica gel is that it is reuseable! If the gel doubles in size, or is no longer working, simply put the bag in the sunlight for a day to dry out. I recommend making 2 so you have a spare while the one is drying out.
      The downside is that silica gel is sold in 1 lb bags and you pay $6 for a teaspoon.

      • That’s an amazing tip, thank you so much for sharing KM! Silica is great at absorbing moisture, which will keep your fizzies nice and dry. I often find silica packets in my online packages and save them for when my soap is curing. 🙂

        -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  9. I am having so much trouble with these. I am using 3ml EO and 2 spritzes they don’t stick together but with 3they stick but are still crumbly. Anything over 3 and they mushroom in the mold. Is it ok if they are a little crumbly but pack well?

    Also, will the mini ice cube trays with the silicone bottoms work for molds?

    • Hi KM!

      The texture of the fizzies needs to be wet enough to hold together when squeezed, but it’s also still a bit powdery. It’s similar to the consistency of wet sand. You can see that texture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgODHmkSTqQ

      If you’re living in a humid climate, you may not need any witch hazel! Here’s how you find out: After everything is mixed, squeeze the mixture in your hand. If it clumps and holds its shape, you are ready to pack! If not, spray once with witch hazel, mix and test again. Repeat that process until you have the right texture. 🙂

      Also, the silicone trays should work just fine! We used silicone molds for our Bath Bomb Cupcakes with great results: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBvC1RnWqrE

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  10. Hi there!!

    I have been wanting to make shower fizzies for some time. My first attempt was horrible (not using this recipe). Before I try this one out, can I substitute the Witch Hazel for anything? What exactly is Witch Hazel? Can I buy it in store on online only?

    Thanks in advance!

  11. I made my fizzles 3 days ago and having trouble getting them out of the plastic mold. I am using the Celtic knot mold from the tutorial. Do you have any suggestions?

    • Hi Kathy!

      Absolutely! Before unmolding the fizzies, pull at the sides of all the cavities. That loosens and breaks the airlock in the mold. Then, flip the mold over and press on the back of the cavities with your thumb or the heel of your hand. Apply gentle, even pressure until they pop out.

      Let me know if that works for you! 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      • Sorry, I tried everything. Pulling the mold, trying to break the air lock, heat, cold, prying them out. They were in there like glue. I finally put them in a tub of water and let them fizz away before I ruined the molds. At least I can say the bathroom smells good.

        • Hi Kathy!

          Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that! I’m wondering if the fizzies started to absorb moisture while they were in the mold. When they absorb moisture they expand, making them tough to get out of those molds.

          If you’re in a pretty humid environment, I would recommend running a fan over the fizzies as they dry. I would place the fan fairly far away, otherwise it can blow the extra powder around. If you have a dehumidifer, that would be helpful as well.

          Then, you can remove the fizzies after a couple hours or overnight. That way they won’t have too much time to absorb extra moisture in the mold.

          So sorry those fizzies wouldn’t come out of that mold. That’s definitely frustrating. I think these tips should help for next time though. 🙂

          -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  12. I recently bought a shower fizzie that was wrapped in aluminum foil, most of the notes I see suggest plastic wrap. What are your thoughts on this. Thanks

  13. I love how your system of how to put this together! It makes it hard to over wet the ingredients if you check on things as you go. I just tried this recipe with success and made some adjustments for me, being this is my first time doing this. I used a plastic Ice cube tray lacking any fancy mold. I did not grease the tray before pressing my mix into 9 of the cubes. There was no swelling at all of the mix. I left it in the tray for 2 hours then checked to see if the blocks came out easily…. they did as I carefully twisted the tray. I let them finish drying over night, wrapped them in gift tissue paper and put those into a plastic bag.
    First I doubled the recipe 1 cup Baking Soda, 1/2 cup Citric acid. I measured 1/2 teaspoon of Lavender essential oil for this mix. added a few drops of food coloring. mixed very well. then I misted with witch hazel 2 times mixed and added again 2 mists at a time ( came up to 33 mists in my case for this amount of ingredients ) mixing as I went observing the ‘caking’ quality as I squeezed the mixture each time till it was like yes as if I was making a snow ball. It was not over wet at all with this method! I pressed into my ice cube tray as I mentioned earlier. These make a good size for the Shower Fizzies! I’m very excited and plan to use this same recipe to make more only in mini candy molds for use in the bath. I like this recipe why have 2?
    Thank you I searched for hours looking for a Shower Fizzie recipe and yours fit the bill!

    • That’s awesome Jean, I’m so glad this recipe turned out well for you! I love the idea of using ice cube trays for molds – that would give you the perfect size fizzy. 🙂

      Also, so glad you found the instructions helpful! Fizzies can be a little tricky, but once you find the right consistency it makes it easier.

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  14. Does the scent fade? I made some with just baking soda and I lost the scent! I was really bummed.

  15. thank you for this recipe!!! I live in the Netherlands and I was so happy to find out that Bramble Berry ships world wide! I just made my first batch and I can’t wait to try them out.

  16. Are silicone molds a bad idea? I tried this recipe last night. All seemed well until I went to unmold…they broke apart. Any advice would be helpful. I only waited the 1 hour suggested before attempting to pop them loose. Thanks!

    • Hi Robin!

      You can definitely use silicone molds when making your bath fizzies! We recommend leaving the fizzies in the mold overnight. That way they have time to set up. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      • Personally, I didn’t have any luck using silicone molds for fizzies. Because these type of molds are flexible, I found it very difficult (not to say impossible ☺) to pack them tight enough…

    • Can I use molds that are only 1.5 inchs? They are little hearts didn’t know if that would work

  17. Made these with 5ml of essential oil and no Wichita hazel came out perfect! Only one issue… they don’t smell! I had my husband use the tester one (wasn’t a whole one last one made) and he didn’t smell anything so I gave him a a full one still didn’t smell anything! I used eucalyptus essential oil in thoughts he help the congestion when waking up in the morning and a silicone brownie bite mold I know it won’t be as strong as a bath bomb but I’m so sad it didn’t work any tips?

    • Hi Bekah!

      Hmm, that’s weird! The fizzies we tested were pretty fragrant. How much essential oil did you add? Let me know and I’ll help you troubleshoot. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      • 5mL of eucalyptus essential oil. I’m not a fan of it so I deffenitly always smell it lol but didn’t smell anything 🙁 he sat it in the back of the shower made sure water could reach it and nothing.

  19. Mine molded just fine. I let them sit the 6 hours to harden and then put them in a bowl in the bathroom. In the morning, they were a big sticky blob. ??

    • Hi LuAnn!

      It sounds like those fizzies may have gone off prematurely! In humid environments, especially a steamy bathroom, the fizzies can react with the water and go off. I would recommend wrapping those fizzies tightly with plastic wrap. That way, they will stay dry until you’re ready to use them. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  20. Hi there!
    I’m new to soap making and made some of these shower fizzies yesterday along with some lavender melt and pour soap (that turned out great.)
    I had a bit of a problem with the fizzies though…
    The first batch crumpled to powder as soon as I unmoulded them! With my second attempt, I spayed a lot more witch hazel, WAY more than the 5-7 sprays recommended in your tutorial. They unmoulded fine, and I left them out overnight. The smaller one which were moulded in a silicone tray are ok, few cracks here and there but solid. The bigger one have just fallen apart! The only thing I did differently to the tutorial was to add a few lavender buds and purple mica to the mixture. Could this have affected the result of the fizzies, and why only the bigger ones?! Any tips would be much appreciated! Thanking you in advance!

    • Hi Michala!

      I’m glad you were able to try out this recipe!

      Witch hazel can be a little tricky to work with. Too little and the bath bombs may be too dry, and too much and it may still dry out the fizzies or cause them to react prematurely. How much witch hazel you need to use depends on a number of factors, including humidity and temperature.

      When your bath bomb mixture is fully incorporated, squeeze it together in your hand. If the mixture stays together, you don’t need to add any witch hazel! If it falls apart, spritz with witch hazel once or twice. Keep squeezing in your hand to see if it sticks together. That will help you get just the right amount. Hope that helps! 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      Witch hazel: https://www.brambleberry.com/Witch-Hazel-P4212.aspx

      • Hello,
        I’ve been wanting to make shower bombs for a while now and would like to try yours. Being my first attempt at any kind diy like this I’ve read a lot of recipes and reviews. I live in a very humid climate so am trying to anticipate problems with cracking, crumbling and fizzing before use. Thank you for your suggestion on preventing these mishaps. What I would like to understand before I begin is what purpose the witch hazel serves. (I assume what is used is not alcohol free?).

        Thanks!

        • Hi Summr!

          Bath fizzies will perform differently in humid climates. If it’s really, really humid, the bath bombs can actually start to fizz in the bowl! If that’s the case, a dehumidifer or fan in your DIY room would help. Just don’t aim the fan directly at you, otherwise those powders can blow away!

          Witch hazel, which contains alcohol, is used as a wetting agent in bath bombs. If your climate is more dry, it may take several spritzes of witch hazel for the shower fizzies to clump together in your hand. In your climate, it may not take any! After you have the powder and essential oil mixed, give it a squeeze. You want the mixture to look like the photo above, where the powder is holding together. If not, spray the witch hazel a couple of times, mix and clump again.

          You can learn more about making bath fizzies here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgODHmkSTqQ

          While they dry, a fan or dehumidifier will help so they don’t start fizzing too early. 🙂

          -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

          Witch hazel: https://www.brambleberry.com/Witch-Hazel-P4212.aspx

          • Thanks kindly for your reply and links, Kelsey, much appreciated!

            My question regarding the Witch Hazel is partly an insatiable curiosity and a need to know how things work & why, but also because I use alcohol free Witch Hazel and didn’t know if it would work nor what it’s purpose is in place of water. Now I do!

            Thanks again!
            Summr

          • You’re welcome Summr! If you’re a curious person, you’re in the right place. Making your own bath products is a lot of fun, and there are lots of ways you can customize them. 🙂

            -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  23. Does adding Calcium Sulfate (Plaster of Paris), which I see in some tutorials, help with a longer lasting shower fizzy? I saw you did not use it, so I wondered if it would really help making them last longer. If so, how much should one use?

    Thanks!

    • Hi Yildiz!

      We haven’t used plaster of Paris, so I’m not sure! I would recommend doing a little research before using it in your shower fizzies, as it may not be safe to use in the shower. It may also react weirdly in your shower.

      A small test batch may be helpful. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      • Thanks Kelsey!

        I’ve seen a tutorial on Kitchen Chemistry were they were making shower fizzies with this plaster of Paris, saying that they will last longer in the shower. Since I’m not familiar with Kitchen Chemistry (from essential wholesale), I thought I would ask your experience with it.

        Thanks so far 🙂

    • Plaster of Paris can actually burn your skin when wet. And it sticks to the side of your pipes and clog it. We had a descution about this on a soap making forum I’m on

      • Thanks for sharing Bekah, that’s definitely helpful to know! 🙂

        -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  24. Hi!

    I have been wanting to make this recipe since I first saw it and now I finally have. I keep going back to the mold and they are exploding so I keep trying to pat them down. So I guess this means I used too much witch hazel? The problem was that nothing was sticking together when I was making it.

    Any ideas on how I can stop this from happening next time?

    Thanks in advance!

    • Hi Elaine!

      Several factors can cause the bath fizzies to go off early, including a very humid environment or too much witch hazel.

      After you’ve made your fizzies, squeeze the mixture together in your hand. If it clumps together, no witch hazel is needed. If it doesn’t, spray once or twice and try again. You want to add just enough to make them stick together. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      Witch hazel: https://www.brambleberry.com/Witch-Hazel-P4212.aspx

  25. how long should the shower fizzies last in a shower. One the size of an ice cube? They seem to work well but dissolved quickly. I loved them and will be making more but wanted to know if it was working correctly? Thanks for the advice.

    • Hi Connie!

      These fizzies are designed to dissolve fairly quickly so that scent can fill your shower immediately. It sounds like you did everything just right! 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

    • Hi Lena!

      That is correct – just substitute the same rate of fragrance oils for the essential oils. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      • Thank you, Kelsey! My husband kinda ruined my excitement today when I said, Imagine shower fizzie smelling like our fav coffee FO! He said, Why would I want a coffee shower fizzie if I want to smell my citrus soap…

        • Hi Lena!

          I would love a shower filled with the smell of coffee! It’d perk you up right away. 🙂

          -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

        • I have seen one entry on Etsy that says put them in as you’re about to get in, so the bath room & shower have the scent before you get out the soap/shampoo. Do that and you could have the coffee first, then the citrus! 🙂

  28. Hi. Do I need to use a flexible mold for the shower fizzies like you do for soap, or can I use a new, metal mini muffin pan? The mini muffin size seems perfect. If I can use the muffin pan do I need to prepare the pan in any way so the fizzies will pop out before adding the fizzie ingredients? Thank you.

    • Hi Maggy!

      We didn’t use a metal pan, so I’m not entirely sure! I think it should be fine though. You may want to line it with wax or freezer paper to make sure they pop out. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  29. Will very small amounts of dry colorants such as micas, oxides, or even clays or paprika work in these shower fizzies?

  30. I want to make a bunch of these, but it’s so humid here I’m afraid leaving them out will just make them melt. Can I put them in an oven on warm to dry/harden instead?

    • Hi Carly!

      A great way to store these is to wrap them in plastic wrap or put them in an air-tight container and keep them in a cool, dry place.

      We haven’t put them in the oven, so I’m not sure how they would react! You may want to try a small test batch to see. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      • I’m definitely going to try putting them in the oven for a bit to try and harden them up – leaving them out overnight right now would just cause them to melt instead of hardening! I’ll have to come back here and report what happens!

        • Did you have any luck baking them? I tried drying mine overnight and woke up to a gummy, melted mess. I’m thinking 300 for 20 min after de-molding them.

          • Hi Blair!

            Oh no! If you’re in a humid climate, those fizzies can start to react prematurely. It may help to store them in a cool, dry place, like a kitchen cabinet.

            A dehumidifer is also a great tool to have in your soaping or crafting room. 🙂

            -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

        • I don’t know if this is true. I tried making shower bombs from another recipe that suggested backing on a low heat oven (200 degrees) to speed up the drying process. I did this and the bombs release no aroma in the shower. I later read comments from others that said heat breaks down the aroma characteristics of essential oils. The comments strongly discouraged using heat as a drying method.
          I’m going to be trying this recipe soon.

  32. How do we store these? Is there the same danger of them ‘losing’ their fizz as bath bombs have? Thanks!

    • Hi Hana!

      If you don’t plan to use them right away, a great way to store them is wrapping them in plastic wrap or putting them in an air-tight container.

      If you live in a humid climate, they can morph or start to react prematurely. No fun!

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  33. It is early where I am so maybe I am missing this… but how much baking soda is used as I see you need it in the directions, but don’t see how much in the recipe??

      • I have been following the directions to a T and since I have been packing them in the molds I am only able to get 4 out of the mixture but I am really having a hard time getting them out. What am I doing wrong?

        • Hi Cheryl!

          How long are you waiting before attempting to unmold your fizzies? We let them sit out overnight. If they’re still not wanting to come out, they may just need a bit more time to set up.

          It also helps to break the air lock in the mold. To do that, pull gently at the sides of the mold cavities. Then, flip the mold upside down and apply pressure with the palm of your hand or your thumbs. That should help the fizzies pop out. 🙂

          -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  36. These look great! I’m wondering if you could give suggestions for an essential oil or blend of separate oils to use for these fizzies when one is congested or has a cold? Maybe Eucalyptus? Mint? Both? What would you suggest?

      • Hi Alyssa!

        No worries! If you have any other questions don’t hesitate to ask. 🙂

        -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  37. Great idea! I learned bath fizzies a few weeks ago and yes indeed witch hazel (if you use too much) and make them premature fizz. So no matter how often you stuff them back into your molds a huge marshmallow will still form afterward. (but you can still use them in the bath).

    Shower fizzies make so much sense!!! I love it! Thank you for another great idea!

    • Hi Trisha!

      I’m so glad you like this recipe! 🙂

      Witch Hazel is a better binding agent than water, but you’re right – too much will cause those fizzies to react!

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      • Hi I had a problem with the shower fizzies. They expanded twice the size (mushroomed out) and did not set to remove from the mold.
        Any suggestions as to what went wrong?
        I used distilled water to spritz not witchhazel.

        Cheers
        Vickie

        • Hi Vickie!

          If you use distilled water, it can cause your bath fizzies to go off prematurely. No fun!

          I would recommend using witch hazel. It binds them better and has less chance of causing an early reaction.

          To help your bath fizzies stick together, squeeze the mixture in your hand. If it clumps together, you don’t need to add any witch hazel. If it doesn’t, apply a couple sprays of witch hazel until it does. Spraying too much witch hazel can make these fizzies react, so just do a couple sprays at a time. 🙂

          -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

          Witch hazel: https://www.brambleberry.com/Witch-Hazel-P4212.aspx

  38. What eo would I use to alleviate symptoms of a cold? Eucalyptus? Would I combine that with something? This is a really nice idea!

  39. I made these for my DH, he has allergies and sometimes just cannot breathe. So a hot shower with one of these does help. But I must remind him he forgets even if he is suffering badly.
    I did not make the lavender ones yet, but I hope to.

    • Hi ML!

      That’s great to hear! It’s amazing what essential oils can do. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      • ML try making them with Eucalyptus it helps a lot for the breathing and people with asthma, we have breathing problems in our home (sinuses & asthma) and eucalyptus does wonders 😉

    • I have been making these for some time- they are awesome! There is a sinus blend that got me though this spring- 1.5 ml eucalyptus 1.5 ml peppermint (2nd dist) and .5 ml tea tree.

      All these are great for allergies and such <3

  40. I love the essential oil blends that have been posted lately. I love to use them, but I don’t know how to blend very well and do not want to waste them. I can’t wait to try these as I also love making bath bombs but have no tub to use them in in and usually give them away.

    • Hi Toni!

      I’m so happy you like this! Blending can be tricky, that’s for sure. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  43. I’m really excited about these! I have tossed sad/ugly bathbombs on the floor of my shower in the past, but the scent didn’t quite do it for me. But this is the perfect solution to wanting a relaxing experience, but not wanting or being able to take a bath. Hooray! Can’t wait to try them