Milk is an amazing topical skin care ingredient found in many lotions, bath mixes, and cleansing milks. An ancient beauty secret that spans back to Egypt and Greece, Cleopatra was known for bathing in the stuff, and ancient Greeks used yogurt (a milk by-product) like Americans use Vaseline—on just about everything! Milk contains high levels of vitamins A, D, E, which is why dairy products are fantastic anti-inflammatories and great for soothing burns. Milk also contains lactic acid, which is a natural skin exfoliant. Since the extraordinary liquid is already sitting in your fridge for your morning breakfast, give these time-honored milk beauty recipes a try!
ROMANTIC CHOCOLATE MILK BATH
- 3 cups whole milk (if you prefer powdered milk, use 2 cups)
- 5 Tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 Tbsp raw cacao powder Available at health-food stores
- ½ cup epsom salts
- 1 cup cornstarch
NOURISHING MILK & HONEY FACIAL SCRUB
- 3 Tbsp milk (choose whole milk for drier skin)
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tsp raw oatmeal, crumbled
SOOTHING HONEY CUCUMBER CLEANSING MILK
- 1 chamomile tea bag
- 2 Tbsp clear honey
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and seeded
- 1 Tbsp whole milk
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