Lisa's Rose Milk Bath - Fresh Version
submitted by Lisa Price

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With its sensual and aphrodisiac qualities, rose oil is known as the queen of all oils. It soothes the emotions, uplifts the spirit and boosts the user's self-confidence. Excellent for skincare, it nourishes dry and/or aging skin.

This recipe is taken from "Success Never Smelled So Sweet" by Lisa Price. Used by permission.

Editor's Note: some rose fragrance oils are stronger than others so you may use far less than 50 drops and still enjoy the fragrance. Start with a smaller amount and work up from there to what pleases you. If you use pure rose essential oil instead of fragrance oil, you will get true natural skincare results and aromatherapy benefits, and you'll only need 2-3 drops for the recipe.

Yield: 1 bath Prep Time: a few minutes, depending on whether you incorporate non-mixing elements of the recipe Price Category: 2 Difficulty Level: 1 Shelf Life: None, keep refrigerated Rating: Add your rating! Ingredients: 1 quart milk a fifth of vodka 50 drops rose fragrance oil several strawberries, sliced and strained of juice (optional)

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Blending Procedure:

1. Sit in a comfortable chair, preferably one with arms or pillows to embrace you. Bring roses to your nose, close your eyes and inhale deeply. Let the aroma take you on a journey. Be careful not to lose your balance.
   
   
2. Gently pull the petals off the roses, throwing away the center and stem. Toss the petals into a large mixing bowl, saving some for floating in you bath or in a bowl near your bath.
   
   
3. Pour in the milk (smoothes the skin), followed by the vodka (tones the skin), then the vanilla extract (an aphrodisiac). Stir.
   
   
4. At this point you have the option of including sliced strawberries to add alpha hydroxy acids (improves skin texture, cleanses pores).
   
   
5. Add the rose fragrance oil. Be creative if you dare by adding gardenia oil (uplifting), honey (attracts and retains moisture) or sandalwood oil (calming, aphrodisiac, aids in meditation).
   
   
6. Close the bathroom door, turn the shower on "hot" and allow the bathroom to steam up. Shift water to bathtub nozzle, reducing temperature to warm so as not to dry out the skin.
   
   
7. Gather remaining rose petals in a decorative bowl. Put some John Coltraine in your DC player, light your favorite candle, dim the lights and sit on the side of the tub. Slowly pour rose mixture into bath, swirling the ingredients in the water with your hand. Set bowl of petals alongside your bath or sprinkle petals atop water, asking them to help you draw out you most loving feelings. Stick your big toe in the ater ot test the temperature. Adjust the water as necessary. Slide in.

   Editor''s Note: some rose fragrance oils are stronger than others so you may use less than 50 drops and still enjoy the fragrance. Start with a smaller amount and work up from there to what pleases you. If you use pure rose essential oil, 2-3 drops is plenty.

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