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There are few things more pleasurable on a chilly evening than plunging into a warm bath, especially when its is packed full of nourishing ingredients to moisturise that winter skin. This is a great recipe for making home-made gifts as it is really easy to scale up, so why not knock up a big bowl to gift to all your friends!how-to-make-your-own-hygge-diy-rose-petal-milk-and-oat-bath-soak-1-298x300 How to make your own rose petal and oat milk bath soak recipe

Beloved of Cleopatra, milk baths are particularly beneficial to dry bodies as the lactic acid acts as a natural exfoliant. Other ingredients can be mixed and matched depending on what you have in the cupboard, and although I have used lavender and frankincense essential oils, please feel free to play with your fragrance! Just remember not to exceed the recommended dose of drops and only use skin-safe oils; neroli, geranium, ylang ylang and chamomile all have both fabulous scents and skin-care benefits. 

Usually I like my oats in a porridge format, but they are also well known for their moisturising properties and have long been used as a treatment for eczema and itchy skin. Other additions can include bicarbonate of soda which is naturally antiseptic and softening, while cornflour adds a delightful silkiness to the water; rose petals are the final touch (as I had some left over from other projects) and add a pretty pink texture to the mix.how-to-make-your-own-hygge-diy-rose-petal-milk-and-oat-bath-soak-3-271x300 How to make your own rose petal and oat milk bath soak recipe

One of the issues of a bath filled with petals or other additions is that they can lead to a clogged plug hole; as we don’t want to undo all that dreamy bath time relaxation by having to go and find a sink plunger afterwards, the rose petals and oats are whizzed in a food processor to minimise tedious clean-up). I keep pretty jam jars all year round then make a big batch to fill them as gifts; add half to one cupful to a warm bath, sink back and relax! drying-flower-petals-300x226 How to make your own rose petal and oat milk bath soak recipe

Ingredients

1 cup dried full fat milk powder (coconut milk powder makes a great alternative)

1 cup porridge oats

½ cup baking soda

½ cup cornflour

½ cup dried rose petals (about a handful)

15 drops skin-safe essential oils; I used 7 drops frankincense and 8 of lavender (as ever please use caution and don’t use for kids, if you are pregnant etc.)

  1. Place the rose petals and oats in a blender and whizz until ground.
  2. Tip the mixture into a large ceramic bowl and add the other dry ingredients.
  3. Sprinkle over the essential oils and stir thoroughly until fully blended, before packing into glass jars and adding a pretty label.
  4. Leave for 24 hours for the essential oils to infuse before use.