The Best Milk Bath Recipe for Luxuriously Soft Skin

Mint Milk Bath Recipe to leave your skin feeling soft and nourished. This makes an ideal homemade hostess gift or holiday gift for anyone on your list!

Made with just a few ingredients in a few minutes, you’re going to love this luxurious way to soak.

I’m starting to think about gift giving again. I truly enjoy making gifts that our friends, family and girls’ teachers will love. In fact, don’t skip this post with 40+ Homemade Christmas Gifts… there’s something for everyone on your list!

A clear glass jar of mint milk bath recipe under a tree with blue and wrapped gifts.

After sharing some of my favorite sugar scrub and bath salt recipes with you, I decided it was time to share my favorite milk bath recipe.

Of course, it involves spearmint. Something about this particular scent just puts me at ease. Of course, this is a great gift for yourself too! We all know how important self care is!

What is Milk Bath?

You can make this bath and beauty product as an additive to your bath water. It can be fresh or powdered… this particular recipe is powdered because it makes a beautiful gift when packaged.

It has properties that create luxuriously smooth, refreshed and moisturized skin!

Did you know?

It’s said that Catherine Parr and Elizabeth I of England used milk baths in effort to look young!

Shopping List

Dry Milk
Corn Starch
Baking Soda
Essential Oil

Milk Bath Recipe Ingredients

1 Cup Dry Milk – Powdered milk is simply dehydrated milk, pressed into a fine powder. It has a long shelf life so feel free to stock up!
¼ Cup Corn Starch – Another white powdered ingredient, it’s incredibly smooth and ground fine, often used for thickening in recipes.
¼ Cup Baking Soda – Baking soda is a leavening agent used in baked goods. When activated, it’s also an incredible natural cleaning agent!
10 Drops Essential Oil – Many folks seek out essential oils for health benefits, but they also have an incredible fragrance that adds to the aromatherapy experience of your milk bath recipe. Here, I’ve used spearmint essential oil, which can benefit your breathing and help with sore muscles.

How to Make

In a small mixing bowl, whisk powdered milk, cornstarch, and baking soda until smooth. (1 cup powdered milk, ¼ cup cornstarch, ¼ cup baking soda)
Add essential oil to preference. It will be diluted. (10 drops essential oil)
Add mixture to an airtight jar. Allow to marinate at least 24 hours before enjoying for the best fragrance.

To Use and Store

Add a half cup (or more to your preference) to a warm bath. Relax and rinse.

Store in an airtight container up to one month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of milk bath?

The lactic acid in milk is an alpha hydroxy acid dissolves proteins that hold dead skin cells together, allowing them to be released. It leaves your skin looking and feeling more youthful and fresh.

What kind of milk do you use for a milk bath?

I prefer full fat dry milk because it’s ideal for gifting! However, you can use whole (liquid) milk, buttermilk, coconut milk, goat milk, or soy, rice or almond milk in a milk bath. Cow’s milk is most popular (probably because it’s inexpensive).