DIY Peppermint Milk Bath
Last winter, after a long day of running errands with little ones in tow and the house in total chaos, my husband got home from work so I could sneak away to draw a warm bath.
I had just mixed up a batch of DIY peppermint milk bath soak earlier that week and decided to use it. My muscles were so relaxed and I felt so grounded, so I had to share the recipe with you.
It’s simple to make, soothing for your skin and muscles and will help you feel relaxed after a long day!
Benefits of Peppermint
Peppermint isn’t just for tea and candy canes. It has a long history of use for soothing the body and mind. Here are a few of my favorite benefits:
- Cooling and Refreshing: Peppermint essential oil has natural menthol, which offers a gentle cooling sensation that can help relieve tension, especially in tired muscles or achy joints.
- Aromatherapy Support: The invigorating scent of peppermint can help clear mental fog and promote feelings of clarity and calm. It’s especially helpful after a long day or when you feel mentally scattered.
- Skin Soothing: Dried peppermint leaves are mildly astringent and can help tone the skin. They also add a beautiful, natural look to your bath blend.
These benefits mixed with the soothing benefits of powdered milk make for a very powerful bath.
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DIY Peppermint Milk Bath Recipe
This recipe makes around 6 to 8 ounces, just enough for a few peaceful baths or a sweet handmade gift.
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered milk
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 2 tablespoons peppermint leaves
Instructions
Add the peppermint leaves and corn starch into the powdered milk. Stir to combine.
Add in the drops of essential oils and mix.
Pour into a glass jar to store it.
To Use: Add ¼ to ½ cup to the bath and soak for 20-30 minutes.
Notes
- If you want to make this even more beneficial, try adding a tablespoon of Epsom salts for extra magnesium or a few drops of vanilla or lavender essential oil to round out the scent.
- You don’t have to use the peppermint leaves, I just wanted it to look pretty! If you do, use a muslin cloth bag to easily keep your bathtub clean.
Peppermint Milk Bath
Materials
- ½ cup powdered milk
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 2 tablespoons peppermint leaves
Instructions
- Add the peppermint leaves and corn starch into the powdered milk. Stir to combine.
- Add in the drops of essential oils and mix.
- Pour into a glass jar to store it.
- To Use: Add ¼ to ½ cup to the bath and soak for 20-30 minutes.
Notes
- If you want to make this even more beneficial, try adding a tablespoon of Epsom salts for extra magnesium or a few drops of vanilla or lavender essential oil to round out the scent.
- You don't have to use the peppermint leaves, I just wanted it to look pretty! If you do, use a muslin cloth bag to easily keep your bathtub clean.
Final Thoughts
This homemade peppermint milk bath is one of those simple pleasures that reminds me how deeply healing the small things can be.
Whether you’re brand new to DIY herbal care or have been making your own remedies for years, it’s comforting to know that just a few ingredients from your kitchen or herb shelf can create such a nurturing experience!
Let me know if you try this recipe. I’d love to hear how you like it!
Want more bath recipes? Check these out:
- Lavender Bath Melt
- Rose Bath Bomb
- Coffee Bath Bomb
- Lavender Bath Salts
- Himalayan Bath Salts
- Body Wash
- Christmas Bath Bomb
- Chocolate Milk Bath
- Chamomile Bath Salts
- Floral Shea Butter Bath Melts
- Honey and Milk Bath
- Bath Bomb without Corn Starch
- Pumpkin Spice Bath Salts
- Calendula Bath Salts
- Sinus Relief Bath Salts
- Rose Petal Bath Salts
- Eucalyptus Bath Soak
- Easy Bath Bomb Recipe
- Oatmeal Bath Melts
- Oatmeal Milk Bath
