Milking Your Bath Time by A.J. Roché
Cleopatra was well known for her beauty and her flawless complexion. She used the milk of sheep and goats with honey, highly scented essential oils, spices and herbs. When applied topically, cream, yogurt and milk are highly beneficial moisturizers and are suitable for sensitive skin. Alphahydroxy acid, the lactic acid in dairy is an effective natural exfoliator.
Dairy also contains vitamins A and D which are vital for maintaining youthful healthy skin. Below are some recipes for bath milks that you can make at home. You can make up enough for a few baths if you store them somewhere cool and dark for about a week. If you are lactose intolerant, substitute with coconut milk or milk from goats or sheep.
****OMIT JASMINE OIL DURING PREGNANCY!
The Aphrodisiac Milk Bath
*12 tablespoons powdered milk or 1pint organic whole milk
*6 drops essential oil of Jasmine
*4 drops essential oil of patchouli
Place the powdered milk into a large mixing bowl and dilute with double the amount of cool water. Add the liquid gradually and stir continuously to prevent lumps. Drop in the essential oils and pour into the bath as the water is running.
Jasmine Milk Bath
*12 Tablespoons powdered milk or organic whole milk
*2 Tablespoons rose water
*6 drops essential oil of Jasmine
*2 drops essential oil of Neroli
*handfuls of petals: look for rose or orange blossom
Place the powdered milk into a large mixing bowl and dilute with double the amount of cool water. Stir in the rosewater and drop the essential oils into the mixture. Pour the mixture into the bath as it runs. Strew the petals over the surface. Place strainer in the drain when emptying the bath.
Coconut Milk Bath
*1 small can coconut milk
*1/2 lime freshly sliced
*2 drops each essential oil of lemongrass and retivert
As the bath water runs, pour the coconut milk into the water and throw in lime slices. When bath is full, turn off the water and drop the essential oils into the bath. Swish around to disperse!
Milk and Honey Soak
*4 Tablespoons thin honey (local is best if available)
*8 Tablespoons powdered milk
*6 drops essential oil of lavender
*1 tsp avocado oil
In a large mixing bowl, stir the honey into the powdered milk to make a thick paste. Moisten mixture with avocado oil and dilute with a cup of boiling water. Stir well to eliminate lumps. Pour mixture into the water as you run your bath. Love and Light!
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A.J Roche’ is a massage therapist and the Author of the bilingual multimedia book Fiona the Funkadelic Freckle Fairy available in digital and print format. Read more about her
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