What is a Milk Bath? A milk bath is a bath taken in milk instead of just water. Often other scents and essential oils are added as well as additives such as herbs, florals, and salts. Milk baths use lactic acid to dissolve the proteins which hold...

What is a Milk Bath?
A milk bath is a bath taken in milk instead of just water. Often other scents and essential oils are added as well as additives such as herbs, florals, and salts. Milk baths use lactic acid to dissolve the proteins which hold together dead skin cells. Milk Baths have many benefits, including moisturizing as well as exfoliating the skin.
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Basic Ingredients
The main ingredient of course is Milk! In powdered form, it is an economical way of creating large batches which when stored properly can last for quite a while. This ingredient provides plenty of moisturizing properties as well as being a gentle exfoliate. Below you will find the many types of Milk Powder that can be used:
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<a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/coconut-milk-powder.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Coconut Milk Powder</a>
<a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/goats-milk-powder.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goat Milk Powder</a>
<a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/yogurt-powder.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Yogurt Powder</a>
 Other additives can be used as well to create your own unique milk bath formula. These ingredients include:&#xA0;
<a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/bath-body-supplies/ready-to-use-base/bath-tea.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bath Teas</a> - Bath teas are premixed herb blends that you can purchase for your bath and body creations. You can add them to Milk Baths to provide visual variations of color and texture.&#xA0; Herbs and bath teas hit the warm water and release natural oils and extracts.&#xA0;
<a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/additives/application/botanical-herb.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Herbs and Botanicals</a> - Herbs and botanicals are a great way to add visual variation to a Milk Bath. You can use any dry herb, but common ones include rose petals, chamomile, lavender and jasmine.&#xA0; <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/oatmeal-colloidal-nf.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Colloidal Oatmeal</a> - Oatmeal binds to the skin and creates a barrier that is thought to protect the skin. The hydrated granules of oatmeal adhere to the surface of the skin and provide a protective film attracting humidity and reducing friction. It has been used in Egypt since 2,000 BC for its beautifying effects. It is used for natural moisturizing properties and to alleviate itching.
Fragrance or Essential Oil - If you want your Milk Bath to have a scent, then you&#x2019;ll need to add a fragrance oil or essential oil. You can add 1% essential oil or up to 2% fragrance oil. Double check IFRA guidelines to make sure you comply.
<a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/baking-soda-sodium-bicarbonate.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Baking Soda</a> - Natural alkaline that neutralizes acids and washes away oils/dirt while leaving skin soft, silky &amp; smooth. Dissolves in water.
<a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/epsom-bath-salts-magnesium-sulfate.aspx">Epsom Salts </a>-Dissolved in a bath, Epsom Salt is absorbed through the skin to replenish the body&apos;s levels of magnesium. Researchers have found that magnesium increases energy by encouraging the production energy packets made in the cells. A great ingredient to use to help relax and soothe overworked muscles.
<a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/additives/application/Salts.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Salts</a> -The various type of sea salts are full of minerals including magnesium, calcium, sodium, and potassium, all of which play a key role in our skin&#x2019;s health, function, and cellular communication.
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You can also find many of these ingredients on our sister sites: <a href="https://www.elementsbathandbody.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Elements Bath and Body</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.makeyourown.buzz/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">MakeYourOwn.Buzz</a>
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How to use
Using a Milk Bath recipe is so simple!
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<li>You can pour the mixture directly into the bathwater for a luxurious soak. Stir slightly to incorporate it throughout. Keep in mind that you will need to clean the tub after you&apos;re done.</li>
<li>If you don&apos;t want to deal with the hassle of clean up, you can put the mixture into a tea bag or a muslin drawstring bag and pop it into the water. The ingredients will soak into the water but stay confined in a small area. When you&apos;re done, simply remove the bag!</li>
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Recipes to try from all our sister sites:
<a href="https://learning.elementsbathandbody.com/tutorial/rose-milk-bath-tea-recipe/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Rose Bath Milk Tea</a> <a href="https://learning.elementsbathandbody.com/tutorial/black-rose-bath-tea-recipe/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sensual Black Rose Bath Milk Tea<img alt="1384-Bath-Tea" class="hs-image-align-right" src="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/8800969/1384-Bath-Tea.jpg" style="width: 181px;" width="181"></a> <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/foaming-buttermilk-milk-bath.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Foaming Buttermilk Bath Milk</a> <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/floral-buttermilk-bath.aspx" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Floral Buttermilk Bath</a> 
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What is a Bath Tea? Bath teas are botanical based mixtures that you toss into the bathtub. The herbs hit the warm water to release natural oils, aromas and extracts. Since bath teas largely consist of dried herbs, they can leave a messy herbal...

What is a Bath Tea?
Bath teas are botanical based mixtures that you toss into the bathtub. The herbs hit the warm water to release natural oils, aromas and extracts. Since bath teas largely consist of dried herbs, they can leave a messy herbal residue and particles on the skin and bathtub if not properly<img alt="1384-Bath-Tea" class="hs-image-align-right" src="https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/8800969/1384-Bath-Tea.jpg" style="width: 268px;" width="268"> packaged. Just like beverage teas, tub teas are usually contained in cloth or a paper tea bag, or in a mesh tea ball, to minimize the mess. You may find this is a perfect way to recycle old stockings or single socks or cheese cloth or muslin squares that you can tie off into sachet type bundles for infusing.&#xA0;
What are some herbs I can put in my bath teas and their properties? Many herbs have a long history of usage in certain ways and for certain conditions. Here are some herbs and their traditional uses:&#xA0; Calendula:&#xA0;Bright yellow to dark orange flower. Thought to help with skin inflammation and a common ingredient in skin and hair care products.&#xA0; Chamomile: White and yellow chamomile flowers are beautiful, mild and sweet-smelling, and the scent blends well with others. &quot;Chamomile&quot; is in fact named for its apple-like scent (Chamomile means &quot;earth apple&quot; or &quot;ground apple&quot; in Greek). Thought to help create a soothing and relaxing experience. Flower heads are usually dried and kept whole, not crushed, as the crushed herb is very fine and can make the bathwater &quot;muddy&quot;.&#xA0; Eucalyptus Leaf:&#xA0;Highly scented medicinal aroma. Thought to help create a relaxing experience for those experiencing head colds and muscle stress.&#xA0; Jasmine:&#xA0;Jasmine is a common flower in Japan and China. Jasmine has a beautiful, relaxing scent. Thought to help create a balanced feeling.&#xA0; Lavender:&#xA0;Lavender flowers are highly-scented tiny purple-blue buds. Lavender is the #1 scent thought to help create feelings of relaxation. Lavender&apos;s name is derived from the latin verb &quot;to wash&quot;. It was valued by ancient Romans and Greeks for its fresh smell. Nonetheless, some people don&apos;t like it, and it&apos;s best used in moderation, as the scent is strong. Different varieties have somewhat different scents. So, finding the one you like most might require some experimentation.&#xA0; Lemon Verbena:&#xA0;Actually a deciduous shrub, lemon verbena is a sweet lemon-scented herb. Thought to help create a refreshing and cleansing experience.&#xA0; Mint:&#xA0;Scents range from peppermint and spearmint, to orange, apple, pineapple and chocolate mint. Thought to help create an invigorating and &#x201C;feel good&#x201D; bath experience. Try mixing with nettle for an awakening experience.&#xA0; Nettle Leaf:&#xA0;A bath-type pick me up. Thought to help create an invigorating experience. Often used in hair products.&#xA0; Oats:&#xA0;Ground oatmeal is thought to help create a wonderful skin softening experience. Many people find it to be especially helpful for soothing itchy skin.&#xA0; Rose buds and petals:&#xA0;Thought to help create a soothing and romantic experience.
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<div style="text-align: center;">Bath Tea Additives</div>
<div>To jazz up your bath teas, many different ingredients can be added. Some common choices are: <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/baking-soda-sodium-bicarbonate.aspx">Baking Soda</a>&#xA0;- Natural alkaline that neutralizes acids and washes away oils/dirt while leaving skin soft, silky &amp; smooth. Dissolves in water. <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/bath-body-supplies/cosmetic-additives/milk-powders-proteins.aspx">Milk Powders</a>&#xA0;- Milk powders add moisturizing properties to your baths. Milk powders available include soy milk, coconut milk, goat&#x2019;s milk and buttermilk. You can mix or match to make a decadent bath tea.&#xA0; <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/oatmeal-colloidal-nf.aspx">Colloidal Oatmeal</a>&#xA0;- Oatmeal binds to the skin and creates a barrier that is thought to protect the skin. The hydrated granules of oatmeal adhere to the surface of the skin and provide a protective film attracting humidity and reducing friction. It has been used in Egypt since 2,000 BC for its beautifying effects. It is used for natural moisturizing properties and to alleviate itching. All Natural. <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/bath-body-supplies/ready-to-use-base/bath-salts.aspx">Salts</a>&#xA0;- Bath salts are a great addition to bath teas. You can use any type of bath salts that you want but finer grain salts seem to work best.&#xA0; *You can even combine finished bath salts that you&#x2019;ve made with bath teas. *Bath teas have their own aroma that comes from herbs and botanicals. It is best not to add wet or oily ingredients, as this can cause the botanicals to mold. If you&#x2019;ve added fragrance to salts, let them dry before adding to your bath tea.&#xA0;</div>
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Can I add fragrance and essential oil to my bath tea? Sure! Most of the herbs in your bath tea already contain aromatic components which will be released into the air when the bath tea is used. So, be careful not to add so much additional fragrance/essential oil that the scent is overwhelming when combined with the natural scent of the steeping herbs.&#xA0; Once you&#x2019;ve determined the best amount of fragrance/essential oil to add, you can drizzle it lightly over the bath tea mixture, spread the mixture out on a baking sheet, and let it dry overnight before packaging.
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<div style="text-align: center;">How to Use Bath Teas</div>
<div>Bath teas are best contained in something to keep the botanicals from floating around the tub and getting into you hair and on your body. Some options include: <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/bags-wrap/bags/bath-tea-bags.aspx">Bath Tea Bags</a>&#xA0;- These heat-sealable bags come with one side open for easy filling. Once filled, you simply seal the open side with an iron. To use, you just drop into the tub and let the bath tea do its work. <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/bags-wrap/bags/muslin-bags.aspx">Muslin Bags</a>&#xA0;- Muslin bags work great for tea because they are refillable. You can sell a larger bag or jar of tea and provide a muslin bag for the customer to refill when they take a bath.&#xA0; <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/mesh-bath-tea-ball.aspx">Mesh Bath Tea Ball</a>&#xA0;- The Mesh Bath Tea Ball is perfect because it allows you to completely submerge your bath tea for long periods of time. It securely holds the herbs thus preventing them from floating in your bath water.</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Bath Tea Packaging</div>
<div>As mentioned above, you can package in heat-sealable bath tea bags or muslin bags. You can also package in: <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/bottles-tubes/specialty-bottles-tubes/salt-tubes-powder-shakers.aspx">Salt Tubes</a>&#xA0;- Salt tubes allow you to show off your beautiful bath teas and the intricate colors and textures of the botanicals, salts and other ingredients.&#xA0; <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/jars-tins.aspx">Jars</a>&#xA0;- Jars are great for packaging bath teas. Stick to plastic jars, as you don&#x2019;t want glass breaking in the bathroom. Jars range in sizes and colors. <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/bags-wrap/bags/zip-close-stand-up-pouches.aspx">Zip Pouches</a>&#xA0;- These are a great way to package and showcase bath teas. They come in varying sizes.&#xA0; <a href="https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/plain-rectangle-clamshell.aspx">Plastic Soap Clamshells</a>&#xA0;- These containers are an adorable solution for packaging bath teas. Slap a label on it and your teas are ready for sale.</div>
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