DIY Milk + Honey Bath for for butter-soft skin

February 10, 2013 in body care recipes, skin + body care with 11 Comments

Warning: this will require you to stop and slow down for a small block of time, putting all distractions aside. Multi-tasking is not allowed.

Women have been bathing in milk for centuries. Not only did it keep their skin luxuriantly soft and supple, but it also gave them a soothing, albeit temporary, respite from chasing after babies, cooking and taking care of their men. And now, many many years later, you too can enjoy this treat and take a temporary vacay from chasing after babies, cooking, taking care of your man, and other household joys.

To completely milk (pun intended) this gem for all that it’s worth, you positively have to commit. This means no TV, texting, tweeting or any other such stimulants. A good book is allowed, as is soft music. For added measure, lock the bathroom door, or put up a “Do Not Disturb” sign. Now that you know the ground rules, here’s what you’ll need:

Milk + Honey Bath

  • 1 gallon of milk, whole vitamin D, the fattier the better; gentle exfoliation.
  • 2 cups of epsom salts; draws toxins from the body, relaxes muscles.
  • 1 cup of honey (softens); hydrating, antioxidant, anti-microbial.
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil; nourishing and moisturizing.

Mix all ingredients on medium heat in saucepan.  Pour mixture into warm bathwater.  I suggest soaking for at least 15 minutes, 30 tops, or the natural acid in the milk could irritate your skin.  A quick rinse in the shower afterwards is also a good idea.  Want to give your lovely countenance the same treatment? Try this Milk + Honey Facial as well and let the self-gratification begin!

Have you ever bathed in milk?

11 Responses to “DIY Milk + Honey Bath for for butter-soft skin”

  1. Danni January 7, 2011 at 1:35 pm #

    Oh yummy….think I’ll be doing this tonight :)

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  2. Lola January 7, 2011 at 1:52 pm #

    Me and you both!! You will not be disappointed ;)

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  3. StepfordWifey January 8, 2011 at 10:12 pm #

    I will be trying this tomorrow night after the kids are in bad. Yay!

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  4. Full Disclosure January 8, 2011 at 10:25 pm #

    Throw in a cup of baking soda to neutralize acid, and to detox.

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  5. @im_just_jackie February 10, 2013 at 8:05 pm #

    RT @mainelementlove: Natural Hair News: Milk + Honey Bath for for butter-soft skin http://t.co/HoYo66Jo

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  6. LisaLise February 11, 2013 at 5:10 am #

    Ohmygosh I wish I had a bathtub! This sounds absolutely fabulous!

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    • Lola March 5, 2013 at 11:30 am #

      You could improvise with a small foot tub—that could be just as relaxing… ;)

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  7. @LindenBeauty February 12, 2013 at 9:16 am #

    Draw a Milk + Honey Bath for your beloved, we’d of course add fresh flower petals! http://t.co/iItBYp07

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  8. Laura King, Head Mixtress March 4, 2013 at 8:58 pm #

    This looks gorgeous! I’ve never had a milk bath but this does bring to mind the fabulous Annie Leibowitz photo of Whoppie Goldberg in a bath of milk. I was pleased to see a good book is not on the list of exclusions.

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    • Lola March 5, 2013 at 11:22 am #

      I wasn’t familiar with the Annie Leibowitz photo so I had to Google it—hilarious! Thx for the chuckle.

      Reply

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