Not just used to make delicious cheese, goat’s milk can be healing for inflammatory skin conditions and for those with dry skin. It sometimes appears in natural skincare to treat these issues and to soothe the skin in a short amount of time. Let us take a look at how this little-known skincare ingredient can be beneficial for irritated, inflamed skin!
It doesn’t disturb sensitive skin
A sure-fire reason goat’s milk is recommended for those with sensitive skin is because its pH level is the same as our skin. As a result, your skin doesn’t get stripped, unsettled or upset in any way, which a lot of skincare products on the market can do due to their alkaline nature. Therefore, sensitive skin types shouldn’t flare up when using skincare products containing goat’s milk as it will keep skin’s balance in check.
It can reduce eczema and psoriasis symptoms
Inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis can also benefit from the gentle nature of goat’s milk. Both conditions can get aggravated and worsened by harsh, strong skincare products and so goat’s milk is ideal for ensuring these problems do not get exacerbated. Multiple goat’s milk product companies have started as a way to combat itchy, red skin with immense success when other products failed to manage this, so give these products a go if you’re struggling with the same story!
Goat’s milk has a surprising amount of benefits for our skin!
It gently exfoliates while caring for your skin
Goat’s milk is packed with lactic acid; an alpha hydroxy acid that gently exfoliates the upper layers of your skin. This is great news for those looking to get smoother, softer skin without irritation or the danger of upsetting sensitised, dry skin. Low concentrations of this kind of acid can also aid in alleviating sun damage, which is great to know with summer heading towards us before we know it!
It gives your skin a surge of moisture
More good news for dry skin types – goat’s milk can actually help attract and retain moisture! This is a winning combination for those looking to get more hydrated skin, as it provides moisture in both ways. Goat’s milk also contains fatty acids, which help to repair the skin barrier and contribute to softer skin. If your skin is thirsty, this could very well be the ingredient your skin is gasping for!
To test out this wonderful ingredient for yourself, check out our Oats and Honey soap for soothed, smooth skin.