Skin-Softening Bath

This luxurious delight of a bath is an updated version of one Cleopatra might have used to keep her skin soft and smooth. (Here is a hint: The lactic acid in the main ingredient has amazing skin-softening properties. Cleopatra swore by asses’ milk. This formula calls for an easier-to-find substitute!)

The bath has the added benefit of helping to remove toxins, and being very calming and relaxing, too. Read the simple but heavenly formula here:

INGREDIENTS

1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons Epsom salts
1/2 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
3 drops lavender essential oil

1. Combine ingredients and pour into the stream of warm water as your tub fills.

2. Immerse yourself and soak for 15 minutes or so.

Adapted from 365 Simple Pleasures, collected by Susannah Seton (Conari Press, 2001). Copyright (c) 2001 by Susannah Seton. Reprinted by permission of Conari Press.
Adapted from 365 Simple Pleasures, collected by Susannah Seton (Conari Press, 2001).

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Laurita W.

11:20AM PDT on Jul 12, 2011

Sounds wonderful. Darla, great tips! Thanks!

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Jon H.

8:15AM PDT on Apr 13, 2011

This is wonderful! But always remember to clean out the bathtub so you don't slip and fall the next time you get in the tub. I've done that a few times breaking ribs and thats not fun.

Bon L.

7:12AM PDT on Mar 23, 2011

Thanks for the info.

Mars L.

10:48AM PDT on Oct 28, 2010

would be fun to try but i prefer fewer ingredients

7:56AM PDT on Jun 28, 2010

I love the smell of lavender!

Thanks Annie!! :)

Teresa W.

2:38PM PDT on Jun 19, 2010

I don't have time...

Philippa P.

3:39PM PDT on Jun 14, 2010

I agree with the lavendar and epsom salts.

Darla W.

7:48AM PDT on Jun 13, 2010

to Cynthia Lang~Baking soda works well for sensitive skin of children, it also cleanses very well. I used this for my own children. Just add a cup to the bath water.It also soothes and helps get rid of diaper rash and helps women who have yeast infections. Another method of dealing with diaper rash and yeast infections is to add a packet of baker's yeast to your bath water and soak. As a face mask that clears acne and softens your skin make a paste with baker's yeast put it on your face till dry, add cinnamon or sugar if you want, and rinse with diluted apple cider vinegar, I have used this for over 35 years and also used it on all 5 of my daughter's when they had break outs. You may also make a milky liquid with warm water a teaspoon of yeast to combat thrush in babies, it will not harm them but cause the bodies natural yeast to combat the over production of bacteria that causes thrush. This works faster than and is more natural than thrush medicines, it also soothes babies mouth because thrush can be painful. These are all methods I have used regularly and had extremely good results. Avon and other companies are FINALLY noticing the benefits of yeast in skin care-I prefer baker's yeast from the store, cheaper and I can control how I use it. They are selling it as a wrinkle cream, makes sense at 46 years old I have only two wrinkles, between my eyes, from squinting when I do not wear my glasses. I have used yeast since I was about 13 years old and always will! ☺

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12:35AM PDT on Apr 17, 2010

thanks for post

Elle S.

9:38AM PST on Jan 29, 2010

I have used olive oil on the skin before it works well