IN THE WILD SAGE KITCHEN - OAT MILK BATH

A RITUAL OF MILK + HONEY

I’ve been spending a bit of time recently looking into vegan milk baths. I think I read somewhere that Cleopatra used to soak herself in baths of soured Goats Milk and Honey, and while Julie has always liked the idea of having a few goats in the garden I don’t think we’d manage enough milk for a whole bath.

So i started doing a bit of research into making up a vegan alternative. The active agent in the legendary milk bath is actually the lactic acid (its used in skin care products to help skin shed old skin cells), so we won’t be able to reap those benefits specifically. But oats make a pretty good substitute, and have enough beneficial properties of their own to make using them worth it.

Coconut milk, Epsom salts, Bicarbonate of Soda + Oats

Milk baths are a simple, easy way to nourish your skin without demanding a lot of extra time or deviating too much from your normal skin care routine. They’re also particularly good for sensitive skin and help soothe skin conditions like psoriasis and excma ( I always seem to get dry patches on my arms after particularly cold winters, so it’s perfect for me)

Putting them together is pretty straight forward too, and a big enough batch should last us through the month, even with the kids having their nightly baths.

And here’s the thing, because the basic recipe contains no essential oils, it’s suitable for all skin types - mama + baby too.

I N G R E D I EN T S

Each of these ingredients can be used in an equal ratio, if your using cup measurements or 50g of each, just make sure they all match

• Coconut Milk powder

• Epsom Salts

• Oats - Blended

• Bicarbonate of Soda

P O S S I B L E A D D I T I O NS

For those of us that want to get a little bit experimental, you can always add some of the ingredients listed below - Let us know how you get on!

• Lavender flowers

• Chamomile Flowers

• Calendula Flowers

• Shea Butter - Grated

• Essential Oils - Blended

• Honey Powder - For NV alternative