3 ingredient lavender bath soak is an easy way to save money while indulging!
I love saving lavender and herbs from my garden to use throughout the year in DIY beauty products, holiday gifts, and winter recipes. Last year, I didn’t thoroughly dry my lavender though, and it all. went. bad.
I lifted the jar up and saw a moldy mess. I cried a little, and vowed not to make that mistake again! So this year, I have been diligent about drying my herbs correctly so that they are perfect for use during the colder months.
Rather than rushing through the process, I took my time enjoying stringing the herbs with silk ribbon, hanging them from the beams in the chicken coop & placed on abandoned hooks in the kitchen which use to house display plates. I saved loads of sage (try this recipe if you also have an abundance of sage), and even some hydrangeas.
Aside from preserving garden herbs, I also enjoy taking long baths. It’s something I’ve done since I was a little girl, and just can’t break the habit. I spend at least an hour in the bath nearly every night. Lately, I have been enjoying adding homemade soaks with evaporated milk or olive oil to my baths.
This is wonderful for two reasons: first, I know exactly what I’m spending an hour marinating my body in. I don’t have to worry about any not-so-good-for- you ingredients. Second, it’s very inexpensive.
During the winter months, evaporated milk & oils help keep my skin moisturized during baths. Soaking in a hot bath nightly causes me to have pretty dry skin, but milk & grapeseed oil helps keep it feeling soft. You could use rose petals, sage, or any other herb, but lavender is so relaxing, I have to say, lavender bath soak is my favorite.
Do you have any nightly rituals? Let me know in the comments below!
DIY Lavender Bath Soak
Equipment
- glass jars
Materials
- 1 pack dehydrated milk 1 cup, give or take
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- dried lavender buds
Instructions
- Combine the milk, essential oil, and dried lavender buds in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Transfer to a glass jar, and save for your next bath. Or, use a bit of twine and gift a jar to a neighbor or friend.
Milk baths are excellent for soothing winter skin, beautiful website!
Kristy, thank you so very much for stopping by and taking the time to say hello! I hope you enjoy a nice relaxing soak!
How much do you use in your bath? The whole jar?
Hi Tracy! I typically stretch my jars out for 2-3 baths. Enjoy!
Can I use dehydrated milk that has expired – meaning gone past it’s used by date?
Hi! I don’t see why not, it’s not like you’re drinking it. It sounds like the perfect way not to waste it!
thats impressive