Lavender Milk Bath

BATH & RELAXATION


Milk was one of Cleopatra's favourite skin care products . Indulge in a moment of ancestral luxury with this simple, skin-softening milk bath inspired by her ancient beauty rituals.


The combination of lavender and milk creates a silky, aromatic soak that calms the nervous system and deeply hydrates the skin. It is an ideal way to use your dried lavender harvest for a restorative evening reset. Download the printable recipe card below to add this staple to your home apothecary"Barefoot" benefit.


INGREDIENTS

1 cup milk powder (eg Cremora)

¼ cup bicarbonate of Soda

¼ cup cornflour (Maizena)

2 Tbsp lavender flowers


INSTRUCTIONS

  • Combine all ingredients and place into a clean jar

  • Use ¼ cup per bath


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Lavender

Corn (Cornflour)

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