Today we’re talking chocolate, and the fun stuff you can do with it besides eating it! Earlier we made a seriously decadent chocolate scrub, but if a relaxing bath is more your thing, we’ve got you covered. This recipe for a chocolate milk bath is so easy to make with just three ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Since this is a dry mixture you don’t have to worry about using it immediately. You can package it up in a fun cellophane gift bag or a small container.
The milk powder in this recipe will nourish your skin. Milk contains lactic acid that exfoliates and softens the skin. Cleopatra was said to bath in milk to keep her skin soft and smooth – and if it worked for her!
And of course a little chocolate never hurt anything, right? Adding cocoa power gives a boost of antioxidants to help repair skin. This recipe makes enough for two baths – twice as nice! Whether you use them for yourself (or share with someone??) these chocolate beauty recipes make very sweet treats.
Homemade Chocolate Milk Bath
Ingredients
- 1 cup of powdered milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- As an optional treat you could add about 1/3 cup of unscented bubble bath to your warm running bath before adding in the other ingredients.
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl (not including the bubble bath, if using).
- Transfer the contents to a cellophane bag with a tie or a small container with a lid.
- Add 1/2 cup to warm bath water. Swirl it around the water to mix it in.
- If you’re using the bubble bath, add it first to a warm running bath before adding in the other ingredients.
Notes
Recipe from Facts About Chocolate
Recipe by Patricia Conte + Photos by Lindsey Johnson
DollRae says
January 13, 2017 at 4:18 pmWhat is the cornstarch for?
Cant wait to try this!
Natasha says
January 16, 2015 at 1:33 pmThis bath recipe looks interesting and may give it a try. Just wondering though what benefit the cornstarch brings.
Thanks
Eleanor says
December 16, 2014 at 5:08 pmI just made a jar of this and a jar of the peppermint scrub for my secret santa gift this year! I always make it to soak my feet in so I’m wrapping it up with a bowl, slippers, loofa, mug and hot cocoa mix! Thank you so much for so many amazing recipes! xxx
Shelby C says
October 28, 2014 at 3:07 pmWould it be okay to add olive oil to this to make it a hard ball like a bath bomb?
Zubin says
May 24, 2015 at 6:19 amHi Shelby,
Did you receive a reply for this through email?
Thanks,
Zubin
Dewi says
June 16, 2014 at 1:46 pmHi there,
would it be possible to use soy milk powder instead?
Many thanks!
Stephanie says
October 3, 2014 at 6:29 pmNo, soy milk lacks the lactic acid required for “chemical” exfoliation.
Lorri Stephenson says
March 26, 2014 at 4:03 pmI don’t eat chocolate, but I might bathe in it! I need to try this!! Thanks for the recipe!
Nikki says
February 15, 2014 at 3:28 pmTried this yesterday and it was delicious!! I added a few drops of peppermint essential oil to my bathwater as well and it was just lovely. I found your blog yesterday (I’ve been sick with the flu all week,) and have pinned so many of your DIY beauty ideas… I LOVE making my own bath, body and beauty products! I am linking to your blog on mine, which I’ve yet to publish my newest post dedicated to this bath… but if you check in a few hours, it should be there! Thanks for a great idea!! It was much needed for me at the end of a very long, very sweaty week. ;)
Monique says
January 31, 2014 at 11:03 amI really want to try this. Never seen or heard anything like this before.
Vanisha @ Vanisha's Life in...Australia says
January 31, 2014 at 5:54 amI have to try this, I love that everything needed for it I know for a fact is in my pantry! And that chocolate scrub sounds amazing as well :)