Title: Cleaopatra Milk Bath
Categories: Bath *
Yield: 1 Treatment

1	tb	Dried rosemary
1	tb	Dried thyme
1	tb	Dried mint
		Peel of 1 orange
		Peel of 1 lemon
2	c	Boiling water
1	sm	(9.6 oz) box dried milk (if you have oily skin use nonfat mi

Combine the herbs and citrus peels in a large ceramic bowl. Pour the boiling water over the herbs and peels and allow to steep for several hours (or even overnight). Strain off the liquid, removing all solids. Add the milk powder to this solution.

Draw a warm (not hot) bath and pour the entire mixture into the bath water. Soak in the tub for at least 20 minutes, or as long as you like. Rinse the milk off your skin with warm water. You don't want it to sour on your skin, creating an unpleasant smell. Pat dry and moisturize your body.

Source: "Natural Beauty at Home" by Janice Cox

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