How to Make a Honey Skin Softening Bath

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Honey is nature's golden elixir for all-over beauty. It's a sweet treat for the taste, as well as the skin. Honey has properties that help protect and enliven the skin, while also cleansing. In addition, honey helps the skin remain moist and supple. Try these ideas for a delicious honey skin softening bath.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1/3 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup light olive oil
1/2 cup honey
1 1/2 cups liquid soap
Few drops of essential oil

Bubble Bath

Step 1

Start with 1 cup of sweet almond oil, measured into a mixing bowl.
Step 2

Stir in 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup liquid soap.
Step 3

Add 1 tbsp. of vanilla extract and mix all ingredients well.
Step 4

Decant into a clean bottle and shake before using. This makes enough for four honey baths. For loads of bubbles and a luscious scent, pour the mixture under running bath water.

Bath Oil

Step 1

Add 2 tbsp. honey to 1 cup of hot water and mix well to incorporate the honey.
Step 2

Choose your favorite essential oil scent, such as lavender, rose, lemon, orange, patchouli, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage or any other soothing aroma. Add a few drops of essential oil to the honey-water mixture and stir.
Step 3

Pour the mixture into bath water for a refreshing soak.

Milk Bath

Step 1

Dissolve 2 tbsp. baking soda and 4 tbsp. salt in 1 pint of lukewarm water.
Step 2

Mix 3 pints of milk from powdered milk, following the box instructions.
Step 3

Warm the milk slightly and add 2 tbsp. honey. Mix well.
Step 4

Add each mixture separately to bath water and enjoy a soothing, skin-softening treatment.

Skin-Softening Bubble Bath

Step 1

Mix 1 tbsp. light olive oil with 1/2 cup honey.
Step 2

Add 1/2 cup of liquid soap and 1 tbsp. of glycerin.
Step 3

For a subtle scent, add a few drops of your choice of essential oil.
Step 4

Combine all ingredients well and add 1/4 cup of the mixture to the bath for a bubbly, skin-silkening home-spa escape.

Milk and Honey Bath

Step 1

To 1/3 cup of powdered milk, add 1/2 cup light olive oil and mix until any lumps are dissolved.
Step 2

Add 1/2 cup honey and mix again.
Step 3

Stir in 1 1/2 cups liquid soap and mix well.
Step 4

If desired, add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance.
Step 5

Pour the mixture into a bottle with a tight lid. Shake before using and add 1/4 cup to each bath. Makes enough for about four baths.