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.