There’s something magical about stepping into a warm shower and breathing in the scent of sweet maple syrup. It’s cozy, comforting, and perfect for crisp autumn mornings. That’s why I love making Maple Shower Steamers—they fizz, release fragrance into the steam, and turn an everyday shower into a spa-like escape.
Instead of giving away the full recipe here, I’ll walk you through the process and the essential ingredients you’ll need. If you’d like my exact formula with measurements, pro tips, and seasonal scent blends, you can grab it inside my Shower Steamer Beginner Guide coming soon!
What You’ll Need to Make Maple Shower Steamers
- Baking soda – Arm & Hammer bulk (affiliate link)
- Citric acid – Roots Circle All Natural (affiliate link)
- White kaolin clay – Kaolin Clay Powder (affiliate link)
- Maple fragrance oil or a maple essential oil blend
- Polysorbate 80 – helps disperse oils evenly in water (Shop Here, affiliate link)
- Isopropyl alcohol 91% o – IPA 99% (affiliate link)
- Optional: Mica powder (affiliate link) for a warm fall color
- Optional: Menthol crystals (affiliate link) for a refreshing twist
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Step-by-Step Method (Overview)
1. Mix your dry ingredients (baking soda, citric acid, clay add mica powder). Always sift baking soda and citric acid to avoid clumps.
2. Prepare your wet mix (fragrance oil, polysorbate 80, Isopropyl alcohol 91% optional menthol).
3. Combine wet slowly with dry mixing thoroughly until fully blended. Test the consistency by squeezing a small amount in your hand—when dropped back into the bowl, it should hold its shape but crumble easily when rubbed between your fingers.
4. Press into molds firmly and let dry at least 24 hours before packaging.
Want my exact Maple Steamer Recipe with measurements + pro tips? You’ll find it inside the Shower Steamer Beginner Guide coming soon!
Packaging & Gift Ideas
This scent is a dream seller for fall. I like to package maple shower steamers in clear bags with Avery printed labels, or in Kraft boxes with fall-themed paper. Customers especially love them bundled with maple soaps or maple lip balms for seasonal gift sets.
Gift set ideas:
- Single steamer packs (budget-friendly and easy upsell)
- Bundle with soap + lip balm (perfect for fall fairs and pre-orders)
- Multi-pack box (great for corporate or teacher gifts)
Where I Found My Packaging & Maple Lip Flavor Oil
For the envelopes, I purchased mine through Paper Mart, but you can also find great alternatives on Amazon (affiliate link). They’re perfect for keeping steamers fresh while still looking gift-ready.
As for the maple lip balm, I created my own special blend since there isn’t a true maple lip-safe flavor oil on the market. I sourced lip-safe oils from Bulk Apothecary and blended them to get the cozy maple sweetness.
Why Maple Steamers Are Perfect for Fall
Maple is nostalgic, comforting, and instantly reminds people of cozy mornings, pancakes, and colorful autumn leaves. It’s one of those scents that practically sells itself during fall. When packaged beautifully, it becomes a ready-to-gift treasure.
Watch the Video
See the step-by-step tutorial for Cozy Maple Shower Steamers on my YouTube channel here: Watch on YouTube
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We are not responsible for the products you create from our recipe. You alone are responsible for product and recipe testing to ensure compatibility and safety.
