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How to Make a Homemade Milk Bath

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How to Make a Homemade Milk Bath - Old fashioned milk baths are just the thing to soak away modern woes. Try this recipe for a soothing, home spa treatment.

Working from home while juggling homeschooling and household chores means that I don't get out much, especially to fancy spas. So I reach for my essential oils and other products I have on hand for pampering and soothing treatments like this milk bath. It is filled with ingredients that help you relax, soothe irritated skin, loosen muscles, and generally detox the body; a good milk bath is a woman's best friend at the end of a long day. This milk bath is mostly made with items that you can probably grab right out of the pantry, so it is also a frugal beauty DIY. It makes for a wonderful present for teachers, grandmas, neighbors, bridal or baby shower gifts, or tucked in a spa basket for any occasion.

How to Make a Homemade Milk Bath

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 1/2 cup Baking Soda
  • 1/2  cup Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Powdered Milk
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
  • 2o drops  of one or more of the following essential oils:
    • Chamomile -relaxing and soothing
    • Lavender – relaxing
    • Orange – mood lifting, fresh
    • Peppermint – refreshing and invigorating

Homemade Milk Bath Ingredients

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, stirring until evenly combined.

DIY milk bath tutorial

Transfer to a glass jar with an airtight lid.

Instructions for use:

Scoop 1 cup of mixture underneath running, hot water.

Soak for at least 20 minutes to reap the full benefits.

How to Make a Homemade Milk Bath

Makes enough for 4 milk baths and fits perfectly inside a wide mouth quart mason jar.

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Comments

  1. Kristin C says

    July 22, 2015 at 3:41 am

    Goodness! That sounds absolutely wonderful! As soon as my husband and I finish this move to a new down, I am definitely going to need a nice. relaxing soak!

    Reply

  2. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    July 27, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    This sounds amazing and so easy! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us over at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again on Friday!

    Reply

  3. Annie says

    September 26, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    I made this bath milk today and I used sweet orange essential oil. It looks and smells divine, can’t wait to use it. Thanks for the lovely recipe.

    Reply

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.
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