Are you looking for a source of calm? I find it calming to head to my local state park and inhale the pine trees. But, when it’s too cold to do that, I also have a bottle of our new Breath of Pine Shower Spray on hand! Just a few spritzes in the shower can transport you to an evergreen oasis and help you start (or end) your day feeling refreshed and smelling amazing.
Not only will this shower spray recipe remind you of fresh-cut Christmas trees, but it also cleans your shower! So, go ahead and make this recipe today – your nose and shower will thank you later!
What I Love About This Shower Spray Recipe
I was elated when I first tried the Breathe of Pine Shower Spray. It’s a multi-purpose essential oil spray that provides a calming aroma and can be used to clean surfaces. I love how versatile it is and that it calms me after a long day.
What’s in This Breath of Pine Shower Spray?
Distilled Water
While you technically can use any type of water in the recipe, we recommend using distilled water. That’s because it’s free of contaminants and minerals that can gunk up the spray nozzle and shorten the shelf life of the finished product.
Balsam Fir Essential Oil
Balsam Fir Essential Oil is the perfect way to give your shower a boost this season. Not only does it uplift and center the mind, but it also cleans and deodorizes the space. As an added bonus, if you’re feeling stuffed up, Balsam Fir Essential Oil supports respiration!
Geogard ECT Preservative
Geogard ECT Preservative helps inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold. So, if you’re looking for a way to extend the shelf life of your shower spray, be sure to add some Geogard ECT to the mix.
Natural Solubilizer
The Natural Solubilizer allows essential oils to mix evenly with the water. As a result, you get an intoxicating aromatherapy experience in every spray.
Things to Remember When Using This Recipe
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil recipe is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has oxidized (been left with the cap off for long periods of time,) it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor prior to use.
This recipe is safe to use with kids aged 2+.
This essential oil recipe is generally safe to use around cats. For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
This essential oil recipe is generally safe to use around dogs. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
Breath of Pine Shower Spray Recipe
Multipurpose Breath of Pine Shower Spray Recipe
Time: 3 minutes
Est. Shelf Life: ~6 weeks
Yield: 1oz
Ingredients
1 oz spray bottle
30 drops Balsam Fir Essential Oil
~2 Tbsp distilled water
- Optional Simply Earth Add-ons
~4 drops Geogard ECT Preservative
~120 drops of Natural Solubilizer
Directions
- Add essential oils to the spray bottle and fill the rest of the way with distilled water.
- To use, shake and spray on shower walls before showering. The steam from the shower will create a spa-like aromatherapy experience.
Notes
- Tip: To help your essential oils mix with water, place the essential oils into a bowl and slowly add Simply Earth’s Natural Solubilizer to the oils, stirring constantly until the oils and solubilizer are completely blended. We found approximately 50 drops of Natural Solubilizer for this recipe is about right. Slowly add about 2 Tbsp of distilled water to the mixture in the bowl and stir until completely mixed.
- Tip: You can preserve your shower spray using 4 drops of Simply Earth’s Geogard ECT preservative to allow your product to last up to 9 months.
Soothe Your Frazzled Nerves
From the first spritz, you’ll notice the refreshing smell of pine. After rinsing off, you’ll be left with a sense of calm that lingers long after you step out of the shower. Because it also cleans and deodorizes your shower as you use it, you can enjoy that feeling of peace every time you step into your bathroom. What do you love most in this recipe? We’d love to hear about it on social media with @fromsimplyearth with #imadethis and in the comments below!
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