Serene Steam – Aromatic Shower Spray

Serene Steam is not a body mist. It is a fragrance spray designed for the shower environment.

Spray it onto ceramic tiles or shower walls just before showering, then allow the warm water and steam to gradually disperse the aroma.

Why use a solubiliser?

Essential oils do not dissolve in water.

Simply adding them to distilled water leaves concentrated droplets floating in the formula, even if the bottle is shaken before use.

For this reason, the formula contains Polysorbate 20 to help incorporate the essential oils into the water phase.

Because the product contains a high percentage of water, a preservative is also included.

The aromatic profile

Sweet orange

Provides a soft, fresh and slightly sweet citrus note.

Lime

Adds a brighter, greener citrus character.

This is a cold-pressed lime essential oil, so it requires care in leave-on skin products. This formula, however, is designed for shower walls rather than direct skin application.

Cedarwood

Provides a warm, dry woody base note that gives the blend more depth.

Frankincense

Its resinous, softly balsamic character helps connect the citrus and woody notes.

Ingredients for 100 g

• 94.4 g distilled water – 94.4%

• 4 g Polysorbate 20 – 4%

• 0.4 g sweet orange essential oil – 0.4%

• 0.25 g cedarwood essential oil – 0.25%

• 0.20 g frankincense essential oil – 0.20%

• 0.15 g lime essential oil – 0.15%

• 0.6 g Cosgard – 0.6%

Total: 100 g / 100%

Target pH: approximately 5–6

Method

1. Thoroughly clean and disinfect all equipment and packaging.

2. Combine the four essential oils in a small container.

3. Add Polysorbate 20.

4. Mix thoroughly until as uniform as possible.

5. Slowly add the distilled water while stirring.

6. Add Cosgard.

7. Mix again thoroughly.

8. Check the pH and adjust to approximately 5–6 if necessary.

9. Transfer into a spray bottle.

A slightly cloudy appearance can be normal and will depend on the essential oils used.

Use

Before showering, mist 3–5 sprays onto wet ceramic shower tiles or walls.

Turn on the warm water and allow the steam to gradually disperse the aroma.

Adjust the amount according to the size of the shower and your preferred fragrance intensity.

Where should it not be sprayed?

Do not spray:

• directly onto the face or body,

• into the eyes,

• onto the shower floor where it could increase slip risk,

• onto delicate surfaces without testing first,

• near an open flame.

Always patch-test delicate stone or other sensitive surfaces first.

Children, sensitivities and pets

Keep the product out of reach of children.

Use less or avoid aromatic shower sprays around very young children or people who are particularly sensitive to fragrance.

Ensure good ventilation when pets are present and allow them to leave the room freely.

Storage

Keep the spray:

• tightly closed,

• away from direct light,

• at room temperature,

• out of reach of children.

Without formal stability and microbiological testing, a precise shelf-life should not be claimed for a homemade formulation.

A simple spa ritual at home

A few sprays, warm water and steam are enough to give an ordinary shower a completely different aromatic character.