Our Homemade Herbal Milk Bath is going to rock your world. Milk, chamomile flowers, and lavender essential oil provide nourishing skin properties, including removing scaly winter dried skin. As a result, ingredients you may already have in your cupboard work skin softening magic in your bathtub.
Homemade Herbal Milk Bath Ingredients
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3 Tablespoons Chamomile Flowers I grow my own, but you might like these Organic Chamomile Heads from Starwest Botanicals
1 c whole powdered milk
1/4 c cornstarch
1/4 c baking soda
10+ drops of Lavender Essential Oil {I only use Young Living Essential Oils!}
Pro Tip: We’ll walk you through how to order Young Living Essential Oils!
DIRECTIONS For Homemade Herbal Milk Bath
I ground my chamomile flowers in my *this post contains affiliate links mortar and pestle, mixing them in with the dry ingredients.
Next, whisk in essential oil until smooth. Finally, add mixture to jar, and allow to “marinate” for 24 hours.
I have a soft spot for ‘trigger jars‘, but these 1 Pint canning jars would be super duper cute too! Not to mention super affordable!
Different Soaks For Different Folks
I love the versatility of this recipe. You could easily switch out powdered oatmeal for the milk. Add in 1/4 Cup of sea salt. Switch out Lavender buds for the Chamomile. You, my friend, are the master of your own Homemade Herbal Milk Bath destiny.
Essential Oils For Every Mood
The therapeutic benefits of essential oils, and their ability to enhance moods are vast.
Looking to feel energized? Try Peppermint, Eucalyptus, or Lime.
Need some down time? Try one of these blends:
Take Me Away: 4 drops Lavender, 4 drops Lime, 2 drops Spearmint
Mama Time: 4 drops Lavender, 3 Grapefruit, 2 drops Lemon
Kicking Anxiety To The Curb: 5 drops Clary Sage, 3 drops Neroli
Just in case you may be wondering….How To Order Young Living Essential Oils
Thanks, Cleopatra!
History whispers that Cleopatra knew the benefits of a good homemade herbal milk bath. Now YOU do too!
What’s your favorite Milk Bath Recipe?
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