WHY GOAT MILK SOAP?
Goat Milk has been used since ancient times as a natural cleanser. It has excellent emollient properties and several skin benefits. In fact, Cleopatra was rumored to bath in goat milk to preserve her youthful glowing appearance. In short, goat milk is an excellent natural moisturizer, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory skin solution. It’s jam packed with skin loving nutrients, which help to keep your skin healthy. It........
1. Cleanses Gently Yet Deeply- Goat milk soap boasts high amounts of fats, particularly caprylic acid, allowing for gentle removal of dirt and debris without removing the skin’s natural fatty acids.
2. Natural Exfoliant- Goat milk is enriched with alpha hydroxy acids, which helps to slough away dead skin cells. Lactic acid found in goat milk, is known to play a key role in cleansing our skin. Its exfoliative properties help keeps skin healthy, refreshed and renewed by removing the top layer of dead skin and eliminating underlying impurities, revealing smoother, brighter skin underneath.
3. Rich In Nutrients- Goat milk is packed with vitamins such as A, B1, B6, B12, C, D, E and minerals such as zinc, copper, iron and selenium. It also includes fatty acids, amino acids, antioxidants and enzymes. All these are needed not just for our body but are also important for our skin. Goat milk is particularly high in vitamin A, a powerhouse anti-aging ingredient which helps in stimulating collagen and reinforces skin cells.
4. Moisturizing- Goat milk is an emollient (natural moisturizer) that gets absorbed by the skin and creates a moisture barrier to keep it soft, smooth and supple. It is loaded with proteins, fatty acids and glycerin, which contribute to its super hydrating and moisturizing properties.
5. Relieves Dry Itchy Skin- Goat milk is well known to help soothe dry, itchy skin. Regular use of goat milk soap can be helpful in relieving skin inflammation. It's a good source of selenium, a mineral shown to support a healthy skin membrane.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Goat milk soap is a gentle, traditional soap with many benefits. Its creaminess lends well to conditions like eczema, psoriasis and dry skin, as it keeps skin nourished and hydrated thanks to its non-stripping properties. Moreover, goat milk soap may help keep your skin youthful and acne-free due to its content of exfoliating lactic acid, although more research is still needed.
If you’re looking for a soap that isn’t harsh and keeps your skin healthy, we encourage you to give goat milk soap a try. Your skin will thank you!