Goat milk soap is growing in popularity with the green movement because it is more natural and organic than commercially sold soaps. However, milk soaps, particularly goat milk soap, has been heralded for generations for its beauty and healing properties. Many people make their own soaps to assure they are pure but these soaps can be bought and are easily found on the internet, pharmacy or in grocery retail chain.
It can be made with fresh, canned or powdered goat milk. Most of these soaps come in bar form but you can make or purchase a goat milk body wash which contains the same formula in liquid form. Body washes are often preferred as they lather more easily and tend to leave fewer residues but many prefer the bar as the truer soap form.
When deciding to purchase goat milk soap it is desirable to find soap made in a small controlled batch as it is more likely to be organic and assure a quality product. A small controlled batch will often offer more natural ingredients without detergent, alcohol or chemicals that are often found in commercially sold soaps.
If you prefer to make your own soap there are many recipes available. There is an investment in time, supplies and space to assure that your soap making venture turns out a usable product. Many local farms and colleges offer soap making classes that will teach you how to mix your formula, place it in molds and dry it into a finished product. If you chose to make your own soap you will have the quality control to assure you are indeed using an organic product.
If you decide to purchase your product seeking a bar or body wash made from fresh milk will net you the most benefits of goat milk soap. This is because the fresh milk will contain the highest percentage of nutrients. These nutrients include: fat, protein, vitamins, minerals and lactic acid among other properties. These nutrients can be used to treat a number of different skin conditions.
Skin conditions include but are not limited to acne, dryness, itching, odor and dull skin tone. The protein in the milk is said to kill bacteria which is very helpful with clearing acne and reducing odor. It contains the lactic acid that sloughs off the dead skin creating an exfoliating effect eliminating dull skin and creating a natural glow. There is a natural cream in the milk that moisturizes the skin this is thought to be more intense in goat milk because of the high level of cream found in the milk. The PH levels are also the same as a human level so it is less likely to dry the skin.
Additives can be added to goat's milk soap to increase the benefits further. These can include oatmeal, Aloe Vera, essential oils or other moisturizing oils. These additives will intensify the benefits of goat milk soap but they are not necessary to reap the benefits of goat milk soap.
