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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Bath & Body | Lavender Milk Bath
Bath & Body

Lavender Milk Bath

Author by Amanda Davis on April 25, 2023 Updated on April 25, 2023

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Let the soothing properties of this lavender milk bath whisk you away into pure tranquility!
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Relax and unwind with a soothing lavender milk bath made straight from the comforts of home. This easy recipe only takes 5 minutes to whip up and makes the perfect homemade Mother’s Day gift idea.

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Why we love this project

Soaking in a lavender milk bath has many benefits. It soothes, hydrates, and eases tension all while the aroma of lavender relaxes your mind. We love making a few batches of this milk bath to give as gifts for Mother’s Day, Christmas, or even bridal showers.

It’s no secret that lavender is our go-to scent for homemade bath and body products. A nice warm soak in the bathtub with either this lavender milk bath or lavender bath bombs is great for stressful days when you need a bit of a pick-me-up or lay-me-down.

jar of Lavender Milk Bath by the tub

Helpful Project Information:

  • Age Level: 6 and up
  • Mess Factor: Small
  • Level of Difficulty: Easy
  • Time to Complete: Less than 10 minutes
  • Cost Estimate: Less than $5.00

Craft supplies you will need

supplies needed for Lavender Milk Bath
Get full list of supplies and directions in the printable version at the end of this post.

How to Make Lavender Milk Bath

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this project. Please scroll down to simply print out the instructions!

  1. Combine powdered milk, Epsom salt, lavender essential oil, baking soda, and dried lavender buds in a mixing bowl.dried lavender buds, epsom salt, baking soda, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl
  2. Thoroughly mix together with a spoon.lavender milk bath in a bowl with a spoon
  3. Store in a container fitted with a tight lid. Here is the glass jar we used that comes with a spoon. Optionally tie a bow of twine around the rim of the jar for gift giving.overhead photo of milk bath in a jar with a spoon

Expert Crafting Tips

  • The shelf life of this lavender milk bath should be close to a year. However, keep in mind that the lavender essential oil will not be as potent the longer it sits. A good rule of thumb is to go off of the powdered milk expiration date, which is normally around a year.
  • Serving size per bath is normally 1/2 cup, but feel free to use as much or as little as you’d like.
  • If you are using an 8 oz container as linked above, you may have about 1/4 cup extra milk bath. You can either use a larger jar for storage or you can seal the extra in a Ziploc bag.
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Let the soothing properties of this lavender milk bath whisk you away into pure tranquility! See our list below to make a lovely lavender gift basket entirely crafted by you.

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Lavender Milk Bath

Let the soothing properties of this lavender milk bath whisk you away into pure tranquility!
Prep Time0 minutes mins
Crafting Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Age Group: Adult Crafts
Project Type: Bath and Body

Supplies

  • 1/2 cup powdered milk
  • 1/2 cup epsom salt
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 cup dried lavender buds
  • 4 dops lavender essential oil

Craft tools

  • 8 oz glass container
  • Medium size mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix together with a spoon.
  • Store in an air tight container. Optionally tie a bow of twine around the rim of the jar.

Expert Tips & FAQs

  • If you are using an 8 oz container as linked above, you may have about 1/4 cup extra milk bath. You can either use a larger jar for storage or you can seal the extra in a Ziploc bag.
  • The shelf life of this lavender milk bath should be close to a year. However, keep in mind that the lavender essential oil will not be as potent the longer it sits. This milk bath is typically used fairly quickly, however, a good rule of thumb is to go off of the powdered milk expiration date.
  • Serving size per bath is normally 1/2 cup, but feel free to use as much or as little as you’d like.

This post originally appeared here on Apr 23, 2021.

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Debra Barritt says

    April 25, 2023 at 9:55 am

    I would put this in mesh bags or a tea strainer if you dont like the mouse turds (lavender) floating in your tub.

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  2. Pamela Heebner says

    April 24, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    Made this and the person I gave it to would not believe I made it – until she saw the craft recipe card I had made up from your site.

    I am making these for each person in my family as we all love lavender.

    Love the print out option you do for each project. I print them and have a craft binder where I put each printout in a sheet protector.

    Thank You,
    Pam

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