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When you come down with the sniffles from a seasonal cold, a hot shower is a momentary sanctuary. These DIY soothing shower bombs add to the ambiance. 

What's not fun when the seasons change: the evident chance of catching a common cold. Between sneezing and watery eyes, it's enough to wish the weather would stay in one temperature bracket (even if that means below 50 degrees). 

Yet, luckily enough, when a cold does hit, the shower becomes a safety zone. The steam gently opens up our passage ways and allows us to smell again...even if only momentarily. It's as though for an instant, you've returned to a normal, non-runny nose person. 

So, how can you make this extravagent experience better? Add some lovely scents to boost that sanctuary vibe. 

While you can do this with a simple, great-smelling homemade soap, we much prefer a fun DIY. After all, who doesn't love a fun project?

Today we're making Soothing Shower Bombs. Featuring awakening peppermint, and uplifting eucalyptus, this blend will have your senses screaming. 

Soothing Shower Bombs

What You Need:

1 cup baking soda

½ cup cornstarch

⅓ – ½ cup water

15 drops Eucalyptus 100% Pure Essential Oil

15 drops Peppermint 100% Pure Essential Oil

Heart Shaped Mold

How To Make: 

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the baking soda and cornstarch until no lumps remain.
2. Add the eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils to ⅓ water, then add that water to the baking soda mix. Add more water until thick paste forms.
3. Add the mixture into a heart mold. Place in the freezer, and freeze them until they’re completely set.