Why Goat Milk Soap Is the Best Choice for Sensitive and Dry Skin

In the world of all-natural skincare, finding the perfect soap that nourishes, cleanses and soothes the skin can be a challenge. Whether you have dry or sensitive skin, or are simply looking for a soap with ingredients that you can trust, our goat milk soap could be the perfect option. 

What Makes Goat Milk Soap So Special?

Goat milk soap is made using fresh goat milk combined with lye to create a luxuriously creamy soap. Unlike many conventional soaps that can be harsh and drying on the skin, goat milk soap is packed with bioavailable fats, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial compounds that cleanse the skin without disrupting the lipid barrier. Another plus is that this soap is suitable for all skin types including dry and sensitive skin!

Let’s take a deeper look into the benefits of goat milk soap: 

• Deeply Moisturizing: Goat milk is rich in fatty acids and triglycerides, which help to replenish and restore the lipid barrier, a protective barrier on the outer layer of the skin. This barrier plays an essential role in locking in moisture. Soaps that strip oils on the skin can disrupt and break down this barrier. A disrupted skin barrier can lead to irritated, reactive and sensitive skin [1]. Also, skin barrier dysfunction is a well-known contributor to eczema [2]. This makes goat milk soap particularly beneficial for those with dry, sensitive or eczema-prone skin. 

• A Gentle Natural Exfoliant: Goat milk contains lactic acid [3], a type of alpha-hydroxy-acid (AHA) that helps to gently exfoliate the skin. Lactic acid works by removing dead skin cells leaving behind a brighter, more even and smooth complexion [4]. In comparison to harsh exfoliants that can irritate the skin and disrupt the skin barrier, goat milk soap provides a gentle exfoliation - another reason why it is a great option for those with sensitive skin. 

• Rich in Probiotics: Another protective layer on the skin’s surface is the skin microbiome. This protective structure inhabits a balanced network of beneficial bacteria, fungi and viruses that protect the skin against pathogenic microorganisms that can contribute to inflammation and acne [5]. Goat milk is rich in beneficial lactic acid bacteria [6] that may help to replenish and restore the skin microbiome.

The G.O.A.T: Tallow and Goat Milk Soap 

As you can see, goat milk soap is really special, this is why we had to make our own!

The G.O.A.T is an all-natural tallow and goat milk soap bar that effectively cleanses and moisturizes the skin without stripping the skin of its natural oils. It is one of our customer favorites!

Perfect for all skin types and great for pregnant/breastfeeding women and BABIES!

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References: 

1. ARTICLE: Compromised Skin Barrier and Sensitive Skin in Diverse Populations - PubMed (nih.gov)
2. Significance of Skin Barrier Dysfunction in Atopic Dermatitis - PMC (nih.gov)
3. Antagonistic lactic acid bacteria isolated from goat milk and identification of a novel nisin variant Lactococcus lactis - PMC (nih.gov)
4. Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin - PMC (nih.gov)
5. The human skin microbiome | Nature Reviews Microbiology
6. Antagonistic lactic acid bacteria isolated from goat milk and identification of a novel nisin variant Lactococcus lactis - PMC (nih.gov)