Whether it's to relax, alone or with a partner, to get rid of your crocodile skin or to relieve itching caused by dehydration of your skin, a milk bath is a great ally. Here are 5 ways to prepare a Queen's milk bath!
Why take a milk bath?
Attacked in turn by the sun, the friction of clothing, hair removal, temperature changes and irritating beauty products, your skin is subjected to aggression throughout the year. Occasionally or regularly, your epidermis requires additional attention to remain comfortable and healthy.
Immersing your body in a milk bath has the virtues of boosting the hydration of your skin , making it more supple and above all softer. This moment that we offer ourselves acts on the body but also on the mind. Relaxing after a stressful day is one of the essential virtues of the milk bath.
Milk bath has proven itself
No one is supposed to ignore the beauty secret of the most refined Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. The beauty immersed her goddess body in a bathtub filled with an amphora of donkey milk. This beauty tip was also shared by Poppea, wife of the Roman emperor Nero, who was also a fan of milk baths to preserve the youthfulness of her skin. From Cleopatra's bath to that of Karl Lagarfeld who poured an entire bottle of Eau de Lait de Collosol, milk has taken care of the most delicate skin to keep it soft and radiant.
Which milk bath for which benefits?
There are a multitude of ways to take a milk bath. Each addition or removal of an ingredient can bring you a completely different benefit. To guide you in the ingredients and the way you can prepare your milk bath, we have listed which milk bath to compose for which type of benefit.
1- Prepare a milk bath to relax
Running a hot bath after a long day feels like a real treat. Taking a bath in the evening can also help you fall asleep, especially if you regularly suffer from insomnia.
Ingredients to add to the bath:
• Collosol Milk Water: a few drops of this milky lotion are enough to make your bath welcoming and relaxing. Its orange blossom scent, known to be the anti-stress flower par excellence, relieves sleep disorders and allows you to approach the night with more serenity.
• Chamomile essential oil: this essential oil is known to relieve tension and help you fall asleep. Bonus: it is highly recommended for sensitive skin!
2- Prepare a milk bath to repair your skin
Fragile skin? Dehydrated epidermis? Have you thought about a milk bath ? In just one bath, milk helps fight against dry skin and gets rid of crocodile skin! A milk bath to repair your skin is particularly recommended during a change of season or after exposure to the sun.
Ingredients to add to the bath:
• Collosol Milk Water: this fluid relaxes, but also repairs damaged or dry skin . Paraben-free and surfactant-free, Milk Water provides extra hydration when added to warm bath water. Soft skin effect in just a few minutes guaranteed!
• Goat's milk: this milk is known for its remarkable moisturizing and anti-free radical properties, which are responsible for skin aging. Rich in amino acids, vitamin A and antioxidants, goat's milk comes to the aid of the driest skin.
• Honey: Adding about 5 tablespoons of honey to your bath water is ideal for soft, well-nourished skin.
3- Prepare a milk bath to relieve muscles
Whether you exercise regularly or occasionally, your muscles may be hurting. Our tip: jump into a hot tub right away!
Ingredients to add to the bath:
• Donkey milk: to reward yourself for a great workout, what could be better than a queen's bath? You can also choose a vegan version with coconut milk.
• Coarse salt: salt has the benefit of relaxing muscles and eliminating muscular tension.
4- Prepare an anti-itch milk bath
Combined with dry skin, itching can make your life difficult. To restore skin comfort, a milk bath is a beauty routine to add to your weekly care.
Ingredients to add to the bath:
• Oat milk: oats, like coconut milk, are a grandmother's remedy for treating itchy skin, eczema and irritations. Let a pantyhose filled with oatmeal infuse for 5 to 10 minutes to offer your skin a moment of 100% natural soothing.
• Lavender essential oil: Lavender is known for its soothing and refreshing benefits. This essential oil is ideal for skin irritated by scratching.
5- Prepare a romantic milk bath
What could be more romantic than a milk bath for two to start the weekend off right?
Ingredients to add to the bath:
• Collosol Eau de Lait: its intoxicating fragrance charms gentlemen as much as ladies.
• Flowers: rose petals or dried flowers are essential for a romantic bath. Fan of floral scents? Add rose essential oil for a moment of intense relaxation for two!
There are many ways to prepare a milk bath. Depending on the needs of your body and mind, adapt the ingredients you pour into the bathtub. For a successful milk bath, add three caps of Collosol Milk Water as a base treatment. Also equip yourself with a wide selection of essential oils, ideal for naturally calming many pathologies. To your bathtubs!
