How to Make Chai Milk Bath Salts

As the days grow shorter, turn in early with a luxurious moisturizing bath infused with the warming aromas of bergamot, clove, anise, and cinnamon. Chai milk bath salts are easy to make using essential oils and a few common kitchen ingredients. In addition, this recipe is perfect for enjoying many calming baths yourself or for adding to smaller jars to give as thoughtful gifts.

Benefits of Chai Milk Bath Salts

Unlike regular bath salts, mainly enjoyed for relaxation, milk salts contain ingredients that soothe dry or irritated skin. This is largely because the lactic acid in dry milk gently removes dead skin and leaves the body feeling hydrated and radiant. (For those who are sensitive to cow’s milk, dry goat milk or coconut milk can be a helpful substitution.)

In addition to the benefits of dry milk, Epsom salts are calming and ease tired and sore muscles. Lastly, the aromatic essential oils and spices included in this recipe give the milk salts a warming aroma reminiscent of a delicious chai tea—a perfect combination for a chilly winter’s evening.

(If you’re looking for more healing ideas to keep your skin exfoliated and bright, try out another of our favorite, easy recipes: Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Sugar Scrub.)

Ingredients and tools you’ll need for DIY chai milk bath salts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Baking soda
• 1 cup Dried milk
• 1 cup Epsom salts
• 10-15 drops of Bergamot essential oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Whole star anise seeds
• Optional: 1 tablespoon Dried calendula petals for an additional soothing ingredient

Note: This recipe requires approximately 3 cups of chai milk bath salts. Use 2-3 tablespoons per bath.

Tools:

• Large mixing bowl
• Mixing spoon
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons
• Airtight container

How to make chai milk bath salts

1. Firstly, add the baking soda, dried milk, and Epsom salts to a large mixing bowl.
   Stir until well combined.
2. After that, add the ground cloves, cinnamon, and whole star anise seeds to the dry ingredients and mix well.
3. Once the main ingredients are combined, add the 10-15 drops of bergamot essential oil to the mixture and stir.
4. If you are using the dried calendula petals, stir them in last.
5. When all ingredients are mixed, and no lumps remain, transfer the milk salts to an airtight container or distribute them into several small containers for gifting. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

How to use your milk salts

To enjoy, simply place 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture into warm bath water and swirl the water with your hands to distribute the salts evenly throughout the bath. Then, soak for 20-30 minutes. After soaking, rinse your body with soap and water to remove the milk residue from the skin’s surface.

Tips for making and using

• For those sensitive to cow’s milk, substitute dry goat or coconut milk.
• If you’re sensitive to the oils used in this recipe, feel free to adjust the quantity or type of oils to your preference.
• Consider using bath tea bags or a bathtub strainer to keep the larger ingredients from clogging the bathtub drain.

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