What is Solid Lotion, and What are its Benefits?

If you’ve been a supporter of Goat Milk Stuff for a while, you’ll have seen us utilize raw goat milk in many different ways, all with their unique benefits and uses. One of the ways that we have introduced goat milk to the market is as a solid lotion; and in this article you are about to learn a little more about why you should try a solid lotion.

What is a Solid Lotion?

Many people are familiar with squirting lotion out of a tube or pumping from a bottle. A solid lotion is a type of moisturizer that has a bar-like consistency, similar to soap which is typically applied by rubbing the bar directly onto the skin.

"I love the feel and amazing smell of the goats milk Almond lotion. All your products smell and feel amazing!" - Donna M.

Our goat milk solid lotion is made with natural ingredients which solidify at room temperature.

What is the Difference between Solid Lotion and Liquid Lotion?

There are several key differences between solid lotions and liquid lotions:

• Ingredients: Solid lotions tend to be more concentrated than liquid lotions and often contain fewer chemical additives or preservatives. This is because natural ingredients in solid lotions can act as their own preservatives.
• Application: Solid lotions are applied by rubbing the bar directly onto the skin, while liquid lotions are typically dispensed from a bottle and smoothed onto skin with the hands.
• Portability: Solid lotions are generally more portable and travel-friendly than liquid lotions. They are less likely to leak or spill, and they don’t require special containers.

Here at Goat Milk Stuff, we don’t make a liquid lotion, instead we make solid lotion which is similar to lip balm in consistency.

"This is my first time trying one of the lotion sticks. I love the way it goes on. It absorbs quickly leaving my skin feeling soft with an amazing Lavender scent! I definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to try one of the lotion sticks!" - Dorine A.

What are the Benefits of using a Solid Lotion?

For many people, the thought of switching from a liquid lotion to a solid lotion is a challenge; but there are a plethora of benefits that come with moving from liquid lotion to solid lotion. Let’s dig into some of the benefits of using solid lotion:

• Natural Ingredients:
  In order to have a liquid type lotion, then you need to add enough chemical preservatives to ensure that bacteria doesn’t grow. But chemical preservatives are not good for your skin. Even the use of natural preservatives are not adequately tested under real world conditions.
  Conversely, with solid lotions, there is no liquid environment in which bacteria can easily grow and therefore no need for the addition of preservatives which can damage or dry out your skin.
• Value For Money:
  Many liquid lotions have a high water content and contain over 50% water; this means that a fair percentage of the money you spend buying liquid lotions is purchasing water, that’s some expensive water.
  Our solid lotions do not waste your money on water or shipping that high water content. So solid lotions offer you value for money.

"I love the Unscented lotion bar. It fits perfectly in my purse so I can use when at work or on vacation." - Kathy M.

• Environmentally Friendly:
  Tying into the value for money benefit it can also be said that solid lotions are more environmentally friendly. By not holding so much water, solid lotions need less packaging, and are much more concentrated. Both of these features are great for the environment.
• Safer For Your Skin:
  Because there is no liquid environment that allows bacteria and fungus to grow, you don’t have to worry about unseen nasties when using a solid lotion; whereas you have to consider the impacts of temperature and exposure when using a liquid lotion.
  Solid lotions are safer for your skin and mitigate all of the risks that liquid lotions bring.

"I have used the Oatmeal Milk & Honey lotion everyday and it’s unlike regular lotion that you have to keep applying……this will last all day or all night." - Mahaley J.

What Solid Lotion should you try?

If you’ve been sold on ditching the liquid lotion in place of a solid lotion, you might be asking yourself the question. Which solid lotion will be best for me?

"I really didn't think I would like the scent of Black Raspberry. I was so happily pleased with this purchase. The scent is not overbearing and I've received so many compliments about it. In addition, my skin feels wonderfully soft as it does with all of the goat milk products from here.<" - Carol E.

The answer, invariably depends on the scents and fragrances that you enjoy to smell. This is because all of our goat milk solid lotions benefit from the natural fats, proteins, oils, waxes and butters that you’ve come to expect of goat milk products. So whichever solid lotion you try will benefit your skin greatly.