Natural products in cosmetics: Goat milk for skin. Two recipes for goat milk skin care - SPA goat milk bath and cosmetic ice.

 

The healing and rejuvenating properties of goat milk were observed in ancient times. Probably every woman heard about the miraculous result that gives skin rejuvenating bath of milk, made according to ancient recipes. It is believed that the "parent" of this cosmetic procedure is the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. It has been reported that Cleopatra soaked in goat’s milk baths to soften her skin.

Goat milk is my favorite ingredient in cosmetics. It gives incredible feeling and huge benefits for skin. Goat milk enriched with minerals and vitamins, the ratio of which is difficult to achieve by chemical reproduction.

Scientists are now fully confirm the unique composition of goat milk: amino acids, a large number of unsaturated fatty acids, coenzyme Q10, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, C, E, D), trace elements (K , Mg, Zn, Se, Ca).

Goat milk naturally has small, well emulsified fat globules which content short chain, medium chain, mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids. So, all proteins and fatty acids more easily absorbed into the skin. This is a unique product for beauty!

Benefits of goat milk for skin:

 

-  anti-bacterial

Studies now show that goat's milk is effective for treating acne and skin conditions. This is primarily because goat's milk has anti-bacterial properties that delay the growth of microbial organisms that cause the spread of acne. It inhibits harmful micro flora, eliminates irritation and promotes healing of damage. From an immunological point of view, goat milk is able to induce release of anti-inflammatory cytokines from normal human peripheral blood cells, thus maintaining a condition of immune homeostasis.

- moisturizing

Natural alpha-hydroxy acids, such as lactic acid, are also present within goat milk which can act as a natural exfoliator to remove dead cells from the skins surface, so that the new and healthier skin cells from underneath can emerge.

 - nourishing

Because the goat milk contains vitamins E, A, C, it will also help with healing the skin faster and minimizing the occurrence of scars. In the long run, using goat milk lotion will increase the skin’s resilience and improve its appearance.

- antioxidant properties

Goat milk (mostly because vitamin E content) helps to restore the skin's natural collagen, stimulates metabolic processes and makes the skin firm and smooth.

Goat milk bath:

This is one of the easiest way to pamper yourself - to take a SPA-like goat milk bath!  It helps to relax the muscles, body and soul, will significantly improve the skin condition. Of course, do not completely fill the bath with goat milk. It is enough to add only 1 liter of milk in warm water. Taking a bath should be about 20-30 minutes. You don't need to take a shower after this bath - the milk will nourish your skin. 

- ~1 liter of goat milk

- 1/2 cup of honey 

This simple recipe is very flexible and customizable to your own desires. You can add fragrance and other ingredients (salt, baking soda, oat, herbs) to give you just the bath experience you want.

Cosmetic ice cube: 

The easiest recipe to refresh the skin - it is cosmetic ice from goat's milk.

- Simply pour milk into a mold and place in freeze. 

It is recommended to keep ice cubes not more then 3-7 days.

Every day, wipe the morning ice cube is not only the face but also the neck, and décolleté. It starts fine epidermal regeneration process. Furthermore, low temperature impact vessels of the skin tones.
Other recipes for cosmetic ice cube you can find here.

 References:

- Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties of donkey's and goat's milk. Jirillo F, Magrone,  Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2014 Mar;14(1):27-37.

- Ability of goat milk to modulate healthy human peripheral blood lymphomonocyte and polymorphonuclear cell function: in vitro effects and clinical implications. Jirillo, F.; Martemucci, G.; D'Alessandro, A.G.; Panaro, M.A.; Cianciulli, A.; Superbo, M.; Jirillo, E. and Magrone, T. (2010)

Curr. Pharm. Des., 16(7), 870-876.