With winter comes a plethora of skin problems. Chapped lips, dry skin, dry scalp, etc. require constant care. However, there are a few definite ways which could improve the health of your skin and regular skin problems. One of them is a revitalizing milk and honey bath. Both milk and honey are known to have healing properties and are being used from ancient times to treat the skin problem. So when you mix them both, the results are amazing!
Properties of honey and milk
Honey is rich in antibacterial, antioxidant, and antifungal properties. It is anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect to the skin. Milk, on the other hand, in minerals and vitamin content, including vitamin A, B, and D, calcium, lactic acid, and animal protein. These moisturize the skin and keep it supple and healthy, so, you won’t have to apply chemical products every now and then.
What are the benefits?
- Revitalises the skin:
Milk and honey mixed in warm water can help you get rid of dead cells, in turn, making it hydrated. The protein and fat content of the milk moisturizes and rejuvenates your skin and makes it soft.
- Reduces skin irritation
The soothing and anti-inflammatory properties of milk and honey can provide relief to people suffering from issues like eczema and nourish the skin. The antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of honey heal the skin, making it healthy and immune to skin irritation.
- Calms your nerves
Even the thought of honey and milk with warm water is refreshing! So when you actually soak yourself in the richness and goodness of these two natural ingredients it will definitely calm your nerves and leave a lingering relaxation.
- Delays aging
Both milk and honey have antimicrobial properties that cleanse the skin within leaving it glowy and radiant. When you use these natural ingredients regularly it keeps your skin youthful for longer. It can help reduce fine lines, cellulite from thighs, hips, arms, etc.
How to make this special bath?
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup honey
- 2 cups of milk
- ½ cup of sea salt
- 3 tbsp baking soda
Method
- Boil water and add honey. Mix well until the honey dissolves completely.
- Add milk to this mix and stir.
- Run the bath and add baking soda and salt to the running water or you can apply it all over your skin and then take a bath.
- Add the milk, honey, and water mixture just before stepping inside the bath.
