Besides looking absolutely amazing, people ask me if there are benefits to taking a milk bath! Yes there are.
- The fats and proteins that are found in milk help moisturize the skin.
- It may help to calm redness from a sunburn or to reduce some of the dryness and itching caused by skin conditions such as xerosis or eczema [source: WebMD]
- Help condition dry, damaged strands of hair
Since milk isn’t the only ingredient in a milk bath you also get to enjoy these benefits.
- Epsom salt and sea salts can help to exfoliate dead skin cells, giving your skin a renewed glow when you’re through.
- Epsom salts help sore muscles
- Different essential oils can be added for additional comfort
- Oatmeal can be added for moisturizing and relieve redness
Milk Bath Recipes
Simple Milk Bath
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups milk powder
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- Blend all together in blender and add to water
Almond Milk Bath
- 1 cup epsom salts
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 10-15 drops of essential oil
Milk and Honey Bath
- 1/2 cup finely ground oatmeal (colloidal is best)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup fresh goat milk or 1/8 cup powdered goat milk
Chocolate Milk Bath – because I love chocolate (although I have never tried this one).
- 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 cup powdered milk
- 1/4 cup Epsom salt
- 1 Tablespoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Really there isn’t a wrong way to do a milk bath. Play around with different combinations until you find the one that works best for you and your skin!
I offer Maternity Milk Bath Sessions as a unique way to document your pregnancy. Contact me to learn more or schedule your session.
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How awesome! I had no idea about all the health benefits!
This makes me want to be pregnant again! This is beautiful, I love milk Baths! Beautiful Work!
Awesome to see a recipe!
Thanks for the recipes! I'll have to pamper myself and try these at home! Those photos are beautiful! I wish I knew about this for my pregnancies!
Super cool images! And this also answered the question I've been asking myself recently - is it all milk in there?? :)
I had no idea, very cool!
Beautiful and love the recipies you shared! Can't wait to try a milk and honey bath. Honey is SO good for your skin!
Beautiful images, and thanks for the recipe!
I love these milk bath sessions! I'm sure it's so soothing for mama to be also!
I really like how informative this is, with such lovely images !