Measure three cups of powdered milk and place it in a medium-sized bowl. Milk is high in lactic acid, an element that helps to soothe and moisturize dry skin. Lactic acid also helps to refine pores and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Add 1/4 cup of oatmeal to the bowl. Adding oatmeal to your milk bath will create a natural exfoliant and can help soothe dry, itchy skin. Perfect for those who suffer from eczema, or if you happen to have the chicken pox, oatmeal is hypoallergenic with high levels of healing amino acids.
Place 1/4 cup of dried orris root to the mixture. Orris root is best used in powdered form, which is widely available in health food stores. Orris root has a gentle violet smell and helps to detoxify the skin and increase elasticity.
Grind 1/3 of a cup of almonds in a blender until powdered and add the almond meal to the mix. Almonds are a natural moisturizer and pain reliever that will add a healing element to your milk bath.
Stir in 1/3 of a cup of cornstarch and mix the ingredients well. Cornstarch is a natural healing agent that will help to soothe chaffed cracked skin, calm sun burns and help moisturize your skin.
Divide the ingredients into three even parts. Cut the cheesecloth into three 4-inch by 4-inch squares and place the milk bath ingredients in the center of each cloth. Secure the muslin bags with rubber bands or string.
Use your natural milk bath by dropping the cheesecloth bag under hot running water. Break open one vitamin E capsule and add the oil to the bath for an additional skin healing element. Enjoy your soothing soak.
