Cleopatra's Bath

Want to have skin like a Goddess?  Well this next recipe will show you how.  I love SPA treatments and love to do them at home as well, it's great for your mind body and spirit and also cost effective ;).  This is part 2 of my Lactic Acid series and it's called Cleopatra's Bath.  Last post we talked about the benefits of exfoliating using lactic acid.  This treatment will focus on your body.  Get ready to travel back in time to ancient Egypt.  It is said the Cleopatra bathed in milk and honey to preserve her beauty, and if it's good enough for Cleopatra it's damn sure good enough for me!  So all you will need for this treatment is a small jar of honey, 2 cups powdered milk ( or half a gallon whole milk), and a bathtub.  I prefer to use powdered milk but if you can find it whole milk works just fine but make sure it's whole milk.  Fill up your tub with mostly hot water as hot as you can comfortably stand it and add the milk and honey to the running water.  Get in an luxuriate!  The Lactic acid in the milk removes that dead layer of skin as the honey soaks deeply into your pores, moisturizing your skin like none other.  Turn on some music or grab a book you want to soak in this mixture for 30 min to an hour.  Grab some exfoliating gloves or a bath brush and lightly scrub your skin.  After soaking you will want to drain the tub and take a shower.  Moisturize your skin with coconut oil.  You will instantly feel a difference in the softness of your skin!  Try to get this treatment in once a month.  Now that you have Cleopatra's beauty secret down pact now all you need is an empire to rule over.....Live, Learn, Love!