Goat's milk soaps

Soap, the natural exfoliator par excellence, is perfect for washing all parts of the body. In recent years, the use of soap in the bath has declined as the use of shower gel has soared. But with the return of the 'all natural' approach, interest in handmade soap is growing again.

As a result, a host of original cosmetics such as goat's milk soap, camel's milk soap and donkey's milk soap are making a comeback.

Goat's milk soap: a noble product for the face and skin

If the face is indeed the noblest part of our person, and also the most sensitive, facial care helps to beautify the complexion of this part of the body. They make it even and uniform, while adding luminosity and clarity. And it's precisely this revitalising function that we'd like to introduce to you in this product sheet devoted to goat's milk soap.

Although soap is generally thought of as a handwash, some natural soaps are specifically designed to treat skin disorders or rebuild the skin's hydrolipidic barrier. In fact, the main function of goat's milk is to deeply moisturise the skin thanks to its high concentration of calcium. It is also rich in magnesium, phosphorus and fatty acids. This enables it to regulate the skin's pH level, while also having antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Ideal for treating excess sebum, it is perfectly suited to the care of combination to oily skin.

Its moisturising and penetrating properties, thanks to its fine texture, make it easy for the skin to absorb instantly. Goat's milk soap is therefore an essential ally for hypoallergenic skin.

However, the growing interest in goat's milk soap in cosmetics has come late. Recently, dermatologists have taken an interest in its virtues.

Research in recent years has shown that this soap plays a decisive role in the treatment of skin conditions such as :

• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Fungus.

This natural alternative respects the epidermis and reduces burning and itching. This means you can do without cortisone-based creams.

A price justified by its quality label

This handmade soap offers real benefits, but the final price is controlled and accepted.

While the real price of a bar of soap made with doe's milk may seem expensive, it is mainly used to treat skin imperfections.

In fact, the milk is not marketed on an industrial scale and is produced locally using traditional methods. Horned animals are not milked to the same extent as their bovine counterparts. The tiny amount of milk obtained (2 to 3 litres per day per animal) is used primarily to make cheese and fresh by-products. Artisans who have chosen to focus on soap production are bound by specific ethical rules.

Goat's milk producers

Goat's milk soap producers are often involved in short economic circuits in the organic and fair trade sphere, and organise their activity around their herds.

For example, a farmer of Angora goats (Turkish breed) mainly concentrates the yield of his activity in two ways. He collects milk from the ruminants two months after the kids are born, once they have been weaned. He works on a rotational basis to optimise the production and sale of goat's milk soap. Then, when the business is temporarily suspended, he shears the goats, whose majestic wool is very similar to that of the alpaca. The exceptional quality of the wool makes it possible to make and sell top-quality clothes for the winter season.

These two skills help to organise the farm and are a source of additional income. Sold for around €25 at the end of the line, goat's milk soap enables production costs to be reconciled with labour costs.

What's more, this soap is increasingly in demand. People suffering from skin diseases need to be treated with this natural cosmetic. Small quantities are available all year round.

Using goat's milk soap as a mask: a clever and original process

Goat's milk soap is best used in the shower with a washcloth. But it's the masks that can be made from it that have popularised its use as a bathroom product.

To make the best use of it, the beauty mask process involves carefully extracting the creamy soap and applying it to the face.

Apply it lightly to the cheeks, cheekbones, forehead, nose and chin, using circular movements. For bags under the eyes, take care to follow the lines of the face up to the temple. Over time and as the skin ages, this reflex, whether for the mask or the application of day or night cream, will firm the skin. It will also slow the appearance of wrinkles and pronounced crow's feet.

Once the foam has been applied to the face, it takes the form of a white mask. The mask should be left on for at least five minutes, avoiding contact with the eyes.

After rinsing the mask thoroughly, the skin can breathe again and you'll notice that many imperfections will be a thing of the past. The moisturising power of goat's milk soap will provide freshness and vitality and enhance your complexion.

You should then apply an anti-wrinkle treatment to complete your skincare routine.

Be aware that goat's milk soap is not a harmless cosmetic. If you'd like to complement your skincare routine with other related products, there are also goat's milk-based moisturisers.