Inflammation: Milk baths can also treat some frequent ailments, including sunburns and poison ivy rashes. "The proteins and vitamins will help calm inflammation and moisturize," Dr. Henry explains. If you’re treating a sunburn, she suggests applying aloe vera after your bath to help skin retain moisture.

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Suggested regimen: You’ll see best results when you pair this milk bath with ELEMIS Japanese Camellia Oil, ELEMIS Skin Nourishing Shower Cream and ELEMIS Skin Nourishing Body Cream. Exfoliation: "The lactic acid in milk acts as a mild alpha hydroxy acid, which helps with exfoliation," Dr. Henry explains. This helps to smooth the skin's texture and get rid of dry, rough patches. Now, here's how to DIY a milk bath: To make a milk bath at home, add the following ingredients to warm bath water, Dr. Henry suggests. Then soak and relax in the tub for 20 to 30 minutes for maximum benefits. Ever heard the slogan "milk does a body good"? It turns out that milk does the skin good, too. Milk baths have been part of beauty and relaxation rituals for centuries. Cleopatra famously bathed in sour milk to improve her skin texture. And for good reason: "Milk baths can have tons of great benefits for your skin," says Michelle Henry, M.D., clinical instructor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College. "They can soothe and hydrate skin, whether it's dry, itchy, or just generally irritated." What are the benefits of milk baths? The world is your oyster: You can use w hole milk, coconut milk, buttermilk, goat milk, or rice or soy milkin a milk bath, Dr. Henry says. Cow’s milk is the most commonly-used because it’s inexpensive, and full-fat or whole milk will feel the most nourishing to your skin. Goat milk is also known for it’s high fat content and strong soothing properties. How to make a milk bath at homeSoaking in a warm bath can offer relief from common skin issues such as dryness, psoriasis and eczema. ELEMIS Skin Nourishing Milk Bath helps create an even more relaxing and pampering experience. This luxurious bath cream contains hydrating ingredients that soften and smooth skin to relieve flaking and itching. The formula is gentle so it will not irritate sensitive skin and can even be used directly on the body to hydrate and soothe. Natural extracts maintain supple and healthy skin to keep irritation at bay. Use this bath and body cream to recreate a spa experience at home. ELEMIS Milk Bath nourishes damaged skin. Excellent for excessively dry skin as it leaves your body feeling satin soft and in perfect harmony

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Hydration and replenishment: "Milk also contains nourishing ingredients for your skin, like proteins, fat, vitamins, and minerals," Dr. Henry adds. ELEMIS Skin Nourishing Milk Bath contains natural ingredients that work with the skin’s healing process to restore balance to the complexion. Milk protein strengthens cells with a combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. The formula also contains oat kernel extract, which calms inflammation and relieves irritation. Hydrating ingredients such as jojoba oil keep skin soft and supple. Add this dry skin care product to your bath or rub directly onto dry patches to relieve irritation. WHEN TO USE? Can be used every evening as part of your daily skincare and bodycare routine. For best results use every other day over nine days. WHAT IS IT? This award-winning bodycare product contains a unique balancing formula which leaves the skin feeling nourished, hydrated and smooth.

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