Rose Milk Bath Tea Recipe For Dry Skin
Throughout history, the beauty rituals of various cultures have embraced the luxurious and nourishing properties of milk baths. Cleopatra, known for her radiant skin, was renowned for her indulgence in this ancient practice. The natural ingredients in milk make it an excellent choice for those struggling with dry skin in the wintertime. Combine a milk bath soak with rose petals and nourishing essential oils and feel your mind and body instantly relax with this recipe.
Why milk baths are great for dry skin:
Rich in Fat and Protein: The fat and protein present in milk act as natural moisturizers, helping to hydrate and soften dry skin. This can be especially beneficial during winter months or in dry climates where skin tends to lose moisture.
Gentle Exfoliation: The lactic acid in milk acts as a gentle exfoliant, aiding in the removal of dead skin cells and promoting skin renewal. This can help to reveal smoother, more radiant skin while reducing the flakiness often associated with dry skin.
Rich in Vitamins and Minerals: Milk is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, vitamin A, and calcium. These nutrients nourish the skin, promoting its health and vitality. Soaking in a milk bath allows your skin to absorb these essential elements, contributing to a youthful and radiant complexion.
Soothing and Calming: Milk contains natural anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to soothe irritated and itchy skin. This is particularly beneficial for those with conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, where calming the skin is essential for relief.
Restores pH Balance: The pH of milk is close to that of human skin, making it an ideal choice for restoring the skin's natural pH balance. This can help to improve the skin's barrier function, allowing it to better retain moisture.
Exquisite Sensory Experience: Beyond the physical benefits, a milk bath provides a luxurious and indulgent sensory experience. The silky texture of the water, the subtle scent of milk, fragrant flowers and essential oils, and the calming ambiance contribute to a holistic self-care ritual that nurtures both body and mind.
Rose Milk Bath Tea
Baths in the wintertime are my favorite way to end of the day. When the weather is cold, the warmth of a bath helps ease tension stored in the body while also calming the mind. I love this rose milk bath tea recipe for its soothing and nourishing benefits for dry winter skin.
What is a bath tea?
Bath teas (aka tub teas) are tea sachets filled with herbs, flowers, oats, powdered milk, essential oils and Epsom salts that are added to warm bath water. The beauty in using tea sachets is that the warm water absorbs and disperses the finely ground ingredients leaving behind the larger ingredients within the tea bag so your drain doesn’t get clogged. After the bath, you can dispose of the leftover herbs and flowers, rinse your bag and leave out to dry to reuse for your next bath. Bath teas are easy to make and I love whipping up a large batch to have on hand or gift to a friend.
In my favorite Rose Milk Bath Tea recipe, I first combine the essential oils I’m using (I like lavender and rose, but you can use any calming essential oil) with a little jojoba oil. This allows the essential oils be diluted when added to the bath.
Then, I combine my dry ingredients:
Powdered milk: for all the benefits listed above. You can use either dry whole milk powder, goat’s milk powder or a vegan plant milk powder.
Finely ground oatmeal: Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties that can calm and soothe irritated and itchy skin, making it beneficial for conditions like eczema and dermatitis.
Himalayan salt: Can help relax muscles, promote skin hydration, and provide a soothing and detoxifying experience. I like the pretty pink color of Himalyan salt but you can easily substitute Epsom salts in the recipe as well.
Dried Rose Petals: Rose petals in your bath offer a luxurious and aromatic experience, promoting relaxation, hydrating the skin, and enhancing overall well-being.
I then combine the dry and wet ingredients and store in glass jar. When I am ready to take a bath, I add about 6-8 tablespoons of the mixture to a dry muslin bag like these. Then add the bag to a warm bath for a soothing and luxurious bathing experience!
Rose Milk Bath Tea
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered milk (can substitute powdered coconut milk for vegan option)
- 1 cup ground oatmeal
- 1 cup pink Himalayan salt
- 1 cup dried rose petals
- 15 drops essential oils of choice (I did 12 drops of lavender and 3 drops of rose) *You can also decide to leave out the essential oils and instead add 1/4 cup rose hydrosol to directly to the bath.
- 1 tablespoon carrier oil of choice (I use jojoba oil)
Instructions
- Combine essential oil with carrier oil.
- Stir in with dry ingredients.
- Store in quart size glass jar.
- When ready to use, scoop about 5-8 tablespoons in tea bag or muslin bag.
- Toss into tub when filling with warm water.
- After bath, empty bag, rinse well and dry before reusing again.
Milk bath teas offer a holistic approach to addressing dry skin concerns. Their ability to moisturize, exfoliate, soothe, and nourish the skin makes them a time-tested remedy for achieving softer, more supple skin. Incorporating milk baths into a regular skincare routine can provide much-needed relief for those grappling with dry, dehydrated skin.
I hope you found this guide helpful! If you are wanting to learn more about how aromatherapy can benefit the mind and body, check out my new book Science of Essentials as well as my best-selling recipe book Science of Essentials Best Recipes: The Ultimate Guide for Essential Oil Recipes for Your Mind, Body and Home here.
If you are new to essential oils, you may also find this blog I wrote helpful: How to Safely Add Essential Oils to Your Bath.
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