Learn how to make a milk bath bomb. This moisturizing bath bomb recipe has milk powder in it, so it's an easy way to take a milk bath without preparing a milk bath each time you want to use it. You can also make a coconut milk bath bomb if you are vegan.

Powdered Milk Bath Bomb Recipe

Milk baths have been used for centuries for their benefits for skin. Milk is high in vitamins, minerals, and fats that are excellent for dry skin.

While you can just add milk to a bath and take a milk bath that way, I think using a milky bath bomb is more fun because it fizzes and makes bubbles.

This is a basic milk bath bomb recipe, so it's easy to make. It's similar to a regular bath bomb, but you'll use powdered milk to make it.

You can make a goat's milk bath bomb or coconut milk bath bomb if you prefer.

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What Is a Milk Bath Bomb?

A bath bomb recipe milk powder has powdered milk in it, so it's like a bath bomb and a milk bath in one.

It fizzes like a bath bomb, but it's also a very moisturizing bath bomb recipe due to the milk powder.

Can You Add Milk to Bath Bombs?

Yes, you can use powdered milk in bath bombs. This makes them shelf stable, and it creates a fizzy milk bath recipe.

I prefer to make a milkshake bath bomb because we don't always have milk in the fridge, but this way I can take a milk bath any time.

What Does Powder Milk Do In Bath Bombs?

Using powdered milk in bath bombs makes the recipe more moisturizing for your skin. Since you use a dry milk powder, it's still shelf stable.

This fizzy milk bath recipe makes the bath water feel silky and smooth, so it's an enjoyable bath for relaxing as well as for skin care.

What Kind of Milk for Powdered Milk Bath Bombs?

You can use several different kinds of powdered to make to make a powdered milk bath bomb. Try one of the following:

Cow's Milk (use a whole fat powdered milk)
Coconut Milk Powder
Buttermilk
Goat's Milk

What Are the Benefits of Milk Baths?

A milky bath bomb gives you the benefits of a milk bath in a neat little bath bomb instead of adding liquid milk.

Here are some milk bath bomb benefits made with cow's milk:

Milk is high in proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals to nourish your skin. The fats and proteins soothe and soften your skin. It also has lactic acid to gently exfoliate the skin.
A milk bath may provide some relief for itchy skin. Also try this itch relief solid lotion recipe for itchy skin.
Milk baths may provide natural relief for the symptoms of dry skin, eczema, or psoriasis.
If you have poison ivy, a powdered milk bath bomb may relieve symptoms like itching, redness, and inflammation.
Try a milkshake bath bomb for minor sunburns. Vitamins A and D can soothe and calm sunburned skin. Also try this after sun spray or a DIY after sun balm.

If you don't want to make a milky bath bomb, try making a lavender milk bath recipe, a rose milk bath tea, or a lavender chamomile milk bath recipe to get the benefits of milk.

Avoid using nonfat milk powder for a bath bomb recipe milk powder. Your skin will benefit from the fat in the whole milk powder.

If you make a coconut milk bath bomb, you will still have a moisturizing bath bomb recipe. Coconut milk is high in Vitamin C to support skin flexibility and elasticity. Coconut milk is also high in copper to prevent the signs of aging.

How Often Should You Take Milk Baths?

With so many milk bath bomb benefits, you might be tempted to take one daily. However, the lactic acid can cause some skin irritation.

It's recommended that you use a milkshake bath bomb once a week for best results.

Should I Rinse After a Using Milk Bath Bomb?

Yes, you should rinse your skin after using a powdered milk bath bomb. The milk can cause irritation if you leave it on your skin too long. It may also smell sour after a while.

What Makes Bath Bombs Fizz?

When citric acid and baking soda are combined and get wet, it creates a reaction that releases carbon dioxide gas. This is what causes the fizzing.

This fizzy milk bath recipe has both baking soda and citric acid. However, it doesn't fizz as much as other bath bombs. The powdered milk makes it bubble more than fizz.

Does a Milk Bath Bomb Recipe Need a Preservative?

No, using powdered milk in bath bombs does not require a preservative. Since there's no water in the recipe, it is shelf stable for several months.

Powdered Milk Bath Bomb Ingredients

You will need the following to make a moisturizing bath bomb recipe:

1/2 cup baking soda
1/4 cup citric acid
1/4 cup powdered milk
1 tablespoon fractionated coconut oil
Spray bottle with rubbing alcohol or vodka
Bath bomb mold
Gloves

How to Make Milk Bath Bombs

Step #1

Combine the baking soda, citric acid, and powdered milk in a medium sized bowl. Whisk to combine.

Step #2

Slowly pour the fractionated coconut oil over the dry ingredients. Whisk while pouring. Then spray with alcohol while stirring until the bath bomb mixture holds its shape when you squeeze it in your hand.

Step #3

Overfill one half of the bath bomb mold with the mixture. Then overfill the other half. Push the two pieces together and give a slight twist.

Step #4

Let the milk bath bomb recipe sit in the mold for 6 to 8 hours. Then unmold. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

I hope you enjoy this powdered milk bath bomb recipe!

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Yield: 4 bath bombs

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How to Make Milk Bath Bombs

prep time: 5 Mperform time: 30 Mtotal time: 35 M

How to make milk bath bombs with powdered milk.

materials:

1/2 cup baking soda
1/4 cup citric acid
1/4 cup powdered milk
1 tablespoon fractionated coconut oil
Spray bottle with rubbing alcohol or vodka

tools:

Bath bomb mold
Gloves

steps:

Combine the baking soda, citric acid, and powdered milk in a medium sized bowl. Whisk to combine.
Slowly pour the fractionated coconut oil over the dry ingredients. Whisk while pouring. Then spray with alcohol while stirring until the bath bomb mixture holds its shape when you squeeze it in your hand.
Overfill one half of the bath bomb mold with the mixture. Then overfill the other half. Push the two pieces together and give a slight twist.
Let the milk bath bomb recipe sit in the mold for 6 to 8 hours. Then unmold. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

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How to Make Milk Bath Bombs (Excellent for Dry Skin!)