It can be confusing to decide which soap is right for your skin with so many options.
You should also know that many soaps sold in commercial stores are not real soap. According to FDA, only a handful of soaps available on the market today are soaps that are soaps. Most cleansers are synthetic detergents.
Because of its soothing properties and low ingredients, goat milk soap is becoming increasingly popular.
This article covers everything you need about goat milk soap.
What Does Goat Milk Soap Mean?
Goat milk soap can be described as soap made from goat’s Milk. While goat milk soap base is now very popular, it has been used for soaps and cosmetics for thousands of years.
Saponification is the traditional method of making goat milk soap. This involves mixing an acid — fats or oils — with a base known as lye.
The majority of soaps are made with water and sodium hydroxide. The use of goat milk in soap making is different. It allows for a creamier consistency thanks to naturally occurring fats.
Goat milk has both saturated and unsaturated fats which makes it an ideal choice for soap production. Saturated fats can increase soap's foam (or production of bubbles), while unsaturated oils provide moisturizing or nourishing properties.
You can also use other plant-based oils, such as coconut or olive oil, in goat milk soap to increase the healthy, nourishing fats.
Goat Milk Soap
Goat milk soap can be beneficial for your skin.
1. Gentle Cleanser
Commercial soaps often contain harsh surfactants which can strip your skin's natural oils and moisture, making it feel tight and dry.
You can maintain your skin's natural moisture with products that do not remove natural fats from the skin barrier.
Goat milk soap has a high amount of fats, especially Caprylic acid. This allows the gentle removal of dirt, debris, and fatty acids from the skin.
2. Rich In Nutrients
Goat milk contains a lot of cholesterol and fatty acid. Insufficient amounts of these components can cause dryness and irritation.
Additionally, milk contains Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin proven to have anti-aging properties.
It also contains selenium, which has been shown to support healthy skin membranes. It may also improve symptoms of psoriasis such as dry skin.
The nutritional levels of goat milk soap depend on how much milk is added to the process. This information is usually confidential. A lack of research makes it difficult to assess how effective these nutrients are.
3. May Improve Dry Skin
Dry skin (also known as xerosis) is caused by low levels of water in the skill.
Normally, moisture loss is slowed by your skin's natural lipid barrier. Low lipid levels can result in excess moisture loss and dry, irritated skin.
People with dry skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis often have lower levels of lipids (ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acid) in their skin.
Rehydrating the skin's lipid barrier is necessary to improve dry skin. High levels of cholesterol in goat milk soap and high levels of fatty acids may replace some fats. They also provide moisture which will allow for better water retention.
Also, harsh soaps can dry out the skin and cause it to become drier. It is possible to support and replenish your skin's moisture by using a mild, fat-rich soap, such as goat milk soap.
4. Natural Exfoliant
AHAs are natural exfoliators that can be used to treat many skin conditions including scars, hyperpigmentation, and age spots.
A naturally occurring AHA, lactic acid, found in goat milk soy soap, can gently remove the top layer on your skin cells. Furthermore, lactic acid has a reputation for being one of the most gentle AHAs. This makes it an ideal choice for sensitive skin.
It is not known how effective goat milk soap exfoliates the skin. Further research is required.
