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Although the exact origins are not known, milk has been used
in a variety of skin care products for thousands of years. For example, it
has been said that Cleopatra preserved her renowned beauty by bathing in
milk from goats and horses. The soothing and moisturizing qualities of
goat milk have made it a revered cosmetic ingredient for centuries, and
especially useful for delicate or damaged skin.
The ancient Greeks and Romans used milk products as
treatments for skin injuries. Butter was created specifically for use on
burned skin and as a coating for glossing one's hair! In the
nineteenth century, Europe had "whey" (the watery part of milk that separates
from the curd in cheesemaking) spas which were sought by people looking for
healing skin therapies.
From ancient times until today, milk and milk products have
been used as an excellent source of nutrition and for medicinal and cosmetic
purposes. Goat Milk protein contains all the known and essential amino
acids, including a much higher content of medium chain fatty acids (MCT) {which
have become of considerable interest to the medical profession, because of their
unique benefits in many metabolic diseases of humans (Babayan, V.K., 1981.
Medium chain length fatty acid esters and their medical and nutritional
applications. Journal American Oil Chem. Society. 59: 49A-51A}. It
also contains vitamin A, B vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium,
magnesium and phosphorus. With its natural emollients, goat milk soap can
relieve dryness and restore a silky softness to the skin. Goat Milk has long
been known for being effectively utilized by people who have sensitivities to
cow milk. It nourishes our bodies - inside and out! The skin
easily absorbs the milk's rejuvenating components!
Whole milk is used in soap making, and this is critical to
the success of the end product. A higher fat content will create a product
with unique moisturizing cleansers. Goat milk has been referred to as
nature's liposomes. Chemically, milk is a lipoprotein, one in a class of
proteins found in combination with lipids. A lipid is an organic
substance insoluble in water, and helps seal moisture in when applied to the
skin, thus preventing dryness and cracking of sensitive skins. Goat milk
also has a low ph, which helps to reduce the alkalinity of soap, preserving the
acid mantel which healthy skin uses to reduce bacterial invasions.
(Information courtesy of Dionis Goat Milk Skin Care
Products). Goat
milk soap is frequently recommended by dermatologists and used successfully to
aid healing for people suffering from skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema
and acne, and general relief from dry, itchy skin.
Goat milk is truly a pure, gentle and natural beauty
aid! Take a look at our
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and visit the sites to see what a lovely variety of high quality products are
available today!
Healthy, young looking skin has a texture that reflects light like the surface
of a diamond, it is silky smooth to the touch, and has a healthy, rosy
glow....which is what many customers say they experience with goat milk soap
products!
Do your body some good....try goat milk soaps!
You'll be amazed at the variety of unique products the companies in our
Directory have to offer! From soaps and lotions to bath fizzies and lip
balms...you'll find outstanding skin care products for every member of your
family... and pets too! These soapmakers are truly artisans of their craft!
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