Why not perk up your body with a long bath to wash away the stressors of the day? This vanilla and ginger milk bath is not only divine, it is also a great treatment for dry skin.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 teaspoons ginger (freshly grated or powdered)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup dry milk
Directions:
- Mix vanilla, ginger, cinnamon to honey and blend.
- Add the honey mixture and dry milk to warm running bath water. Relax and enjoy.
Notes: This bath is best enjoyed fresh. Do not mix larger quantities and store for future use. To enhance the skin-softening benefits, use a loofah or coarse washcloth. Working from the upper chest down, massage each part of the body in circular motions while in the bath. If unpeeled, fresh ginger can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. In the freezer, ginger will keep for up to six months. For tubs with jets, this bath foams nicely. If using freshly grated ginger, consider placing it in a muslin tea bag before putting it in the bath to prevent the ginger from clogging the jets.
With 17 years in the spa industry, Mindy Terry is the Founder and President of Creative Spa Concepts. Terry is also a licensed cosmetologist, aesthetician, yoga instructor, and certified infant massage instructor.
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