How to Get Soft Skin with a Honey and Milk Bath

The secret to soft skin is in a honey and milk bath. This recipe is over a century old and has been used by famous beauties known for their lovely, soft skin. Now you can reap the benefits of this beauty secret with this fragrant honey and milk bath.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cup Epsom salt
• 1 cup honey
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• Herbs or flowers as desired
• Measure cups
• Pyrex large measuring cup

Instructions

1. UNDERSTAND WHAT THE INGREDIENTS DO FOR YOUR SKIN: Epsom salts are a natural healing agent, detoxifier, skin emollient and exfoliate. Baking soda neutralizes damaging acids on the skin and smoothes it. Milk lends it protein to the skin, improving it's structure and texture. Honey softens the skin.

2. MIX THE INGREDIENTS: In a 1 quart Pyrex measuring cup, heat the milk in the microwave for about 2 minutes on high. Drizzle in the honey, while stirring until combined. Take up to the bath with the rest of the ingredients.

3. 

   PREPARE THE BATH: Run the bath water. Throw in the dry ingredients and pour in the milk and honey mixture. Toss in any whole herbs (like rosemary, sage, mint or thyme) or fragrant flower petals (rose, lavender, lilac, geraniums, etc...)

4. CREATE A RELAXING ATMOSPHERE: Don't forget to light the candles, dim the lights, put on soft music and let the world disappear until the water gets cold. Ahhhh, now isn't that better? Enjoy your Honey and Milk Bath.

Tips & Warnings

• Get hubby to watch the kids for an hour while you pamper yourself. He will be glad he did!

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Skin Tonic Recipe
• Make Your Own Aromatherapy Bath Sachets