Milk Really IS Good for You!

Milk is not just good for the bones – it’s also good for your skin. For centuries, women have taken advantage of the beautifying properties of milk for softer, more radiant skin. Even Cleopatra took milk baths!

- Make a soothing milk compress for red, itchy skin by dipping a washcloth in a mixture of milk, water and ice (one part each), and applying it to the inflamed area.

- Add body and luster to fine, lifeless hair by making a paste of dry milk powder and water and massaging it into the hair. Wrap hair in a hot, damp towel for about 30 minutes; then rinse and shampoo.

- To make a gentle facial scrub, combine one teaspoon powdered milk with one teaspoon of honey. Gently massage into skin and rinse thoroughly with lots of water. For oily skin, add a few drops of lemon juice to the paste before applying to your face.

- Mix equal parts (approx. one teaspoon each) of milk and cucumber juice and apply it as a facial cleanser to purify the pores. For oily skin, add a few drops of lime juice.

- For glowing skin, make a facial mask from a slice of pumpkin, an egg yolk and enough milk to make a paste. Leave on your face for 30 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

Copyright © Charlene Davis 2007