Milk Bath Recipe

Super-easy milk bath recipes - make yummy homemade bath products in a flash

Milk removes dead skin cells and softens skin. It also nourishes and smoothes, so it's especially good for dry skin or skin that seems to have lost its vitality.

This recipe includes corn starch and baking soda to power up its skin-softening effect and give the bathwater a silky feel. They're also great for soothing itchy skin.

One point about fat: The higher the fat content of the milk, the more nourishing it is for you skin. This is one time when Low Fat is NOT your best bet.

Simple Scented Milk Bath Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (200g) whole powdered Milk
• 1/2 cup (65g) Cornstarch (also called corn flour)
• 1/4 cup (50g) Baking Soda
• One of the Essential Oil blends below

Directions

1. Combine the milk powder, cornstarch and baking soda in a large dark glass or PET plastic jar. Put the lid on and shake the jar until the powders are completely mixed.


2. Remove the cap and add the essential oils from one of the blends below, placing each drop in its own spot on the mixture. Re-cap the jar and shake to combine.


3. Let sit for 24 hours before using, to let the aromatherapy bath recipe "cure". Store in a cool, dark place.


4. To use, pour 1 to 2 cups of your milk bath under hot running water. Swish around to remove any lumps (there shouldn't be any) lie back and relax!


5. Finish your skin-softening experience with a hydrating lotion or body oil. Yummy!

Scenting Your Milk Bath Recipe

Lavender Lift: 10 drops lavender essential oil, 9 drops lemon, 1 drop chamomile
Caution: if you're allergic to ragweed, leave out the chamomile.

Sunny Citrus: 10 drops bergamot essential oil, 9 drops orange, 1 drop rose geranium, ylang ylang OR jasmine
Caution: Do not use this blend before sun exposure - it may increase the risk of sunburn.

Silk & Spice: 10 drops lavender essential oil, 9 drops patchouli OR sandalwood, 1 drop clove
Caution: if your skin is sensitive, leave out the clove.

Sweet Vanilla Heaven: 10 drops vanilla absolute essential oil.
Note: You generally need less drops of the absolutes because their scent is so concentrated, however you can add up to 20 drops if you like a stronger aroma.

Summer Rose: 6 drops rose absolute, 3 drops palmarosa, 1 drop rose geranium.

Where to Milk Bath Bar Recipe Ingredients

My favorite supplier for essential oils is Mountain Rose Herbs. Their prices are good, their customer service is excellent, and their quality is top-notch. Here's some quick links to the essential oils you'll need for this milk bath recipe...

Patchouli essential oil

Rose Geranium essential oil

Rose Absolute oil

Sandalwood essential oil

Vanilla Absolute Oil

Ylang Ylang essential oil

What Next?

How to Find More Aromatherapy Bath Recipes

For example, to find lavender bath recipes, type in "lavender bath" (without the quotes) and hit Search.

Every page on this website that includes the words Lavender Bath will pop up. Poke through them and decide what recipe to try next.