This is the white stuff for your beauty plans

WITH a host of celebrities recently sporting white moustaches, it seems as though milk could be the new "it" drink.

But harnessing its vitamin and mineral properties for your beauty routine can also bring results – it was good enough for Cleopatra after all.

To get rid of impurities at the end of the day, there is Garnier Clean and Fresh Cleansing Milk (3.09), which gently removes make-up, cleanses and refreshes, thanks to its pure fruit waters. Or go luxury with Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Milk (16), which is kind to all skin types.

For a calming soak, Palmolive Olive Bath Milk (1.95) is enriched with moisturising milk and olive extract, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth, or try Imperial Leather Softly Softly Bath, jojoba milk and vitamin E, (1.55).

If it's a special occasion, indulge in Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Honey Bath (30, Space.NK).

And if tiny tots are having big tantrums, try Little Me Organics Sleepy Head Bath Milk (3.99, Boots), which has dill and lavender to calm, and no artificial ingredients.

Soft skin will be yours with Burt's Bees Milk and Honey Body Lotion (11.75, larger Boots, John Lewis and Napiers), a soothing, lightweight and natural remedy, ideal for delicate souls. Or wrap yourself in softness with Garnier Skin Naturals Nourishing Moisturiser Body Cocoon Milk (3.99), or with a sweep of The Body Shop Coconut Milk Body Lotion (8), a non-greasy, deliciously-scented option.

For moisture on the go, Sanctuary Spa Essentials Body Milk Spray (5.49, Boots) is a refreshing, light spray, with Vitamin E.

Hands will stay at their best courtesy of Palmolive Milk and Honey Handwash (1, supermarkets), which is soap-free to leave your mitts cleansed but not dry. And give them another treat with Burt's Bees Almond Milk Hand Crme (8.81).

Give nails a tasty treat with a coat of Rimmel French Manicure in barely nude Caf au Lait (4.49), which should last for up to five days – just get somebody else to do the housework.

To give your locks added lustre, try Dove Moisturising Milk Shampoo (2.39). With one-quarter moisturising milk, it not only nourishes hair but leaves it less tangly. Or there's Aussie Dual Personality Anti-Frizz and Conditioning Milk (4.50) to tame flyaways.

For a perfect finish, a dusting of Boots No7 Crme Touch powder (8.50) in honey milk is ideal, and also adds staying-power to your make-up.

To make eyes sparkle, Natural Collection Solo eyeshadow (1.69, Boots) in milk chocolate is subtle and easy to blend.

So whether it's in a glass, or in your bath, the white stuff really is the right stuff.