This soothing Lavender Milk Bath recipe is the perfect self-care practice to enjoy after a long day. Learn all about the benefits of milk baths as well as how to make your own with a few natural ingredients.

OK, I have to be honest. I was drawn to the idea of doing a milk bath after watching a reel on Instagram. This woman I follow was making her own milk bath at home, and it just looked so luxurious and relaxing. The videos were gorgeous and had me immediately intrigued. So I decided to make my own homemade milk bath recipe, too.

Like most things in my home, I chose to DIY it, so I would know exactly what was in the product, and it allowed me to add relaxing ingredients like lavender to enhance its soothing properties.

I especially love making this milk bath in the winter, when my skin tends to become dry and itchy due to going between the cold, brisk air and indoor heating. 

Recipe Tutorial Video

The Benefits of a Milk Bath

Baths in the winter are my one of favourite rituals to do at the end of the day. When the weather is cold, a warm bath helps to ease tension in my body while also calming my mind after a busy day.

Gentle Exfoliator

The protein and fat found naturally in milk act as natural moisturisers for the skin, helping to soften and hydrate dry skin. This can be especially helpful during the winter months when skin may be more likely to lose moisture.

The lactic acid present in milk has natural exfoliating properties, but only when used at a low pH. When milk is added to bathwater, the lactic acid instead acts as a natural humectant, or moisturiser, that helps to hydrate and soften the skin.

While this milk bath is perfect for the whole body, if you are intending to soften dried or calloused skin on the feet, doing a foot soak first may prove to be beneficial.

May Help Eczema and Psoriasis

The natural anti-inflammatory properties found in milk can help to soothe irritated and itchy skin. This may be particularly helpful for those suffering with skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, to help provide relief from irritation.

Promotes Relaxation and Relieves Stress

Taking a warm milk bath can promote relaxation and help calm the nervous system through sensory experience. The warm water, the subtle fragrance of milk, fragrant flowers and essential oils, and the calming sounds may help to soothe and calm both body and mind.

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Soothing Lavender Milk Bath

This lavender milk bath recipe combines the floral fragrance and soothing properties of lavender to help promote relaxation and (hopefully) help to you finish the day feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup dried lavender buds
• 2 tbsp dried butterfly pea flower powder (optional // for beautiful blue colour)
• 6 cups (48 oz) warm filtered water
• 1 cup powdered milk (I use whole fat milk powder, but coconut milk is another great option)
• 1/2 cup Epsom salts (optional // for added muscle relief and relaxation)
• 5 drops lavender essential oil mixed with to 1 tbsp of jojoba oil (or 2 tbsp lavender hydrosol)

To Make:

1. Use a mortal and pestle or the back of a spoon to slightly grind the lavender blooms to release more of their fragrance.
2. Add the dried lavender and butterfly pea flower powder to a French press with 8 ounces (1 cup) of hot filtered water. If you do not have a French press, you can instead use a cheesecloth or a nut milk bag to strain the lavender tea.
3. After 5 minutes of steeping, press and strain the dried flowers from the hot water.
4. Add the powdered milk and Epsom salts to 5 cups (40 ounces) of hot water in a pitcher, and mix well to combine.
5. Next, add the lavender essential oil and jojoba oil (or lavender hydrosol) to the pitcher, along with the strained lavender tea, and mix thoroughly to combine the ingredients.
6. Pour the milk bath solution into a warm bath and soak in this soothing milk bath for as long as you desire.

This recipe also works great in a foot bath to soothe dry and inflamed skin on the feet.

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Have you made a milk bath before? What did you think? Share in the comments below.

Lots of love,

Vanessa