Why is Goat Milk Soap good for your skin? Let's talk...
Alpha Hydroxy Acids - Goat milk contains alpha-hydroxy acids such as lactic acid which helps to remove dead skin cells from your skin’s surface. This allows new cells to rise to the surface of your skin that are smoother and younger looking. The alpha-hydroxy acids break down the bonds that hold the dead skin cells together. By removing dead skin cells many skin conditions are helped because this removes the irritation. Water-based soaps may use harsh chemicals to accomplish this, which can cause skin-damaging results.
Vitamins - Goat milk contains lots of vitamins, but it is particularly high in Vitamin A. Vitamin A is necessary to repair damaged skin tissue and maintain healthy skin. There have been several medical studies showing that creams made with Vitamin A reduce lines and wrinkles, control acne, and provide some psoriasis relief. Some water-based soaps can be artificially fortified with vitamins, but most are not.
Cream - Fat molecules are an important part of making good soap. The cream that is present in goat milk helps boost the moisturizing quality of goat milk soaps. Since many people suffer from dry skin this is an important property for soap to contain. Goat milk soap will not dry your skin out like many other soaps. This is so very important for your skin because keeping skin naturally moisturized means keeping skin healthy.
Minerals - Goat milk contains important minerals for the skin. Selenium is one of them and is believed by scientists to have an important role in preventing skin cancer. Selenium can also help prevent damage to the skin from the sun. Although the water used in other soaps may contain some minerals that are commonly found in tap water, selenium isn't one of them, and they are not much help to your skin.
SCARBOROUGH FAIR GOAT MILK SOAP!
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What is the story behind the song Scarborough Fair?
The lyrics are about a man trying to attain his true love. In Medieval times, the herbs mentioned in the song represented virtues that were important to the lyrics. Parsley was for comfort, sage was for strength, rosemary was for love, and thyme was for courage.
The lyrics of the first verse pretty well describe the meaning of the entire song:
Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Remember me to one who lives there
For once she was a true love of mine
I named this soap Scarborough Fair because I put the same four herbs into it that are in the song, and scented it with a wonderful fresh outdoor green grassy fragrance. We know that herbs are so good for us, so taking it in through your skin has got to be good for you as well. It smells divine too.
CAFFE LATTE GOAT MILK SOAP!
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If you love coffee and can't wait for that first delicious smell wafting through the house in the mornings, this may be your favorite soap. You'll get that delicious espresso fragrance as soon as you step into your shower!
TURMERIC GOAT MILK SOAP!
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Turmeric is wonderful for our bodies, whether you eat it or use it on your skin. This is loaded with the wonderful spice, and it smells like honey while it also has the great properties of Tea Tree Essential Oil and Ginger Essential Oil. If you love Turmeric this may be your favorite Goat Milk Soap!
MARZIPAN GOAT MILK SOAP!
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I love the benefits that almonds have for our health. And, the smell of Marzipan is just plain delicious. This smells just like a pastry filled with the deliciousness of almonds. Try it, you'll surely love it!
OATMEAL GOAT MILK SOAP!
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Oatmeal is another wonderful food for our bodies and has been shown to be just as wonderful for our skin. This one is loaded with colloidal oatmeal and oatmeal extract, and fragranced with a wonderful Oatmeal Milk and Honey Fragrance. Try it in your shower before breakfast!
UNSCENTED SILK GOAT MILK SOAP!
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So many of you have asked for an unscented Goat Milk Soap, so here it is! The same wonderful recipe with the added luxury of Tussah Silk. You will surely notice the extra silkiness on your skin with this great recipe!
CHARCOAL ANISE GOAT MILK SOAP!
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Charcoal is a purifier, or detoxifier, for the skin. So with this bar, you will not only get the benefits of the gentle moisturizing of the Goat Milk Soap, but also the purifying and detoxifying properties from the charcoal. An additional benefit is the wonderful fragrance of Anise Essential Oil. If you love licorice, black jelly beans, or just love Anise, this is the bar for you!
These will be coming to the Foothills Farmers' Market in Shelby, NC by the middle of June. Be sure to come get them, but until then we have many other choices of GMS for you to love!
Carpe Diem!
