A DIY eucalyptus shower mist is the perfect way to bring the calming benefits of aromatherapy into your daily routine. Eucalyptus is known for its invigorating scent and therapeutic benefits, making it an ideal choice for a calming, spa-like experience. For more info, be sure to read my other blog The Healing Benefits of an Aromatic Eucalyptus Shower.
Creating your own DIY is an affordable and natural way to enhance your shower experience. In this blog, I share how easy it is to make your own eucalyptus mist and elevate your shower routine
the power of essential oils
Essential oils are the life-blood of the plant (the most important part). What our blood is to us, is what essential oils do for plants. They carry nutrients and oxygen, while also effectively combating the damaging effects of toxins, impurities, and harmful substances.
Essential oils have been used by humans for thousands of years and are known to provide support for every system in the body. They’re used extensively for hormonal and emotional support. An oil can soothe a child to sleep at night or provide a calming effect after a stressful day at work. Oils an also be used as an alternative for toxic cleaning chemicals in our home. To read more about essential oils, check out my blog Essential Oils 101: Everything You Need to Know.
why low tox DIYs are important
Our bodies face exposure to far more toxins on a daily basis than we’re able to process. As a result, many of us suffer from unexplainable symptoms. Reducing our toxin load whenever possible has never been more important and is essential for maintaining overall wellness. DIY’s make it easy and cost-effective to go low tox. Having the ability to create your own products puts the power back in your hands, as a consumer. Making swaps like this one is a simple way to drastically reduce your toxic load.
DIY Eucalyptus Shower Mist
Ingredients
- 1 100 mL amber glass bottle
- 10-20 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 1 pinch of high quality sea salt (acts as a "solubilizer," helping to disperse the essential oil molecules throughout the water, as essential oils naturally separate from water due to their different chemical properties; without a solubilizer like salt, the oil would simply float on the surface in large droplets)
Instructions
- In your 100 mL amber glass bottle, add 10-20 drops of high quality eucalyptus essential oil
- Top with distilled water
- Add a pinch of sea salt
- Shake up and spray on shower walls during your next shower
other blends to try in the shower
Chill Out
- 10 drops of lavender
- 5 drops of cedarwood
- 2 drops of vanilla
New Day
- 5 drops of orange
- 5 drops of lemon
- 3 drops of blue tansy
- 2 drops of vanilla
Mountain Air
- 10 drops of pine
- 5 drops of juniper
- 3 drops of lavender
Mood Boost
- 8 drops of tangerine
- 5 drops of patchouli
- 3 drops of grapefruit
- 2 drops of vanilla
Spa Day
- 10 drops of lavender
- 5 drops of sandalwood
- 2 drops of frankincense
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