Bathing in milk – Cleopatra’s beauty secret available in Zakopane
As far back as ancient times, milk baths were known through Queen Cleopatra. To this day, milk baths are used to nourish and moisturize the skin. You can prepare the treatment yourself at home or go for a relaxing session at the Beer Spa in Zakopane.
The story of Cleopatra’s milk baths
Milk baths were popular in ancient times. Cleopatra herself regularly used such a treatment. Sources say that she was extremely demanding. The queen’s subjects procured milk from 700 donkeys every day to make a bath with the right effect. Ancient Egyptians in particular valued milky beauty treatments. Cleopatra was not the only fan of milk baths. Emperor Nero’s wife Sabina Poppea, like the Egyptian queen, used the milk of hundreds of donkeys for bathing. Daily beauty care with milk treatments was also supported by Empress Sisi and Nephretete.
Such baths help to preserve the vitality and beauty of the skin. That’s why today many of the most popular cosmetic companies are taking advantage of the beneficial properties of milk.
Care properties of Cleopatra baths
Legends say that it was thanks to milk baths that Cleopatra boasted unblemished beauty and perfect complexion. Bathing in milk has a positive effect on the skin because:
– gently exfoliates the epidermis,
– great for moisturizing and smoothing,
– provides valuable vitamins and minerals,
– prevents the skin from drying out.
Similar to Cleopatra’s treatment – you can make a milk-based bath yourself at home or use the services of professional spa salons.
Preparing a milk bath at home and in a spa salon
To prepare a milk bath on its own, heat 2 or 3 liters of milk. In addition, to enhance the nourishing effect of the bath, it is recommended to add half a glass of honey to the milk. Such a mixture should be added to the prepared bath in the tub. Milk baths are also often offered by beauty salons and spas. At the Beer Spa in Zakopane, powdered goat’s milk with saline-based passion fruit oil is used to prepare such a treatment. The session is divided into several stages and therefore not only nourishes the skin, but also perfectly relaxes the whole body. It is also an excellent idea for a romantic evening for two.
Relaxing milk baths with tasting in Zakopane
VIP Milk Bath
The relaxing ritual begins with a session in the infrared sauna. It works on the principle of infrared rays, which eliminate fatigue, stress and tension. The next stage is a milk bath, (the VIP package also offers a choice of beer and wine baths, depending on your preferences). The optimal bath time is 30 minutes, then you can relax on a straw bed for another 30 minutes. An added convenience is unlimited wine or beer tasting during the treatment.
Romantic Milk Bath
The second milk bath option inspired by Cleopatra’s baths is the Romantic Bath. Similar to the previous VIP bath option, here the treatment begins with a session in the infrared sauna. Sauning is followed by time for a unique milk-based bath. This is a great option for a date, wedding anniversary or engagement, as the spa provides a beautiful and romantic setting for the bath. Petals of red roses float on the surface of the water, candles burn all around, and calm, relaxing music can be heard in the background. In addition, during the bath, the couple in love receives a bottle of Prosecco and delicious chocolates for tasting.