Goat milk soaps are renowned for their luxurious feel and skin-nourishing properties. But when it comes to choosing the type of goat milk to use in the soap-making process, the debate between raw and powdered goat milk is a common one.
At Goat Milk Stuff, we use raw milk from our own goats in all of our goat milk soaps, and powdered goat milk in our lip balms, deodorants and lotions. Both forms of goat milk have their benefits for different products, but, in our experience of soap making, nothing beats the hydration and skin advantages that natural raw goat milk has.
 "I love my Purity soap. It lathers really well and leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated." - Katy H. |
What Are the Benefits of Raw Goat Milk in Goat Milk Soaps?
- Packed With Nutrients - Raw goat milk is filled with vitamins and minerals that help to nourish your skin and keep it healthy. Nutrients in goat milk include: Vitamins A, B2, B6, B12 and E, and calcium, potassium and magnesium.
- Works With Sensitive Skin - The high fat molecule content of raw goat milk makes it especially nourishing and kind to sensitive skin; therefore it can help to reduce inflammation of skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and rosacea. Goat milk has also been shown to reduce redness associated with acne.
 "The Lemongrass bar soap is quite lovely to use on a hot summer day. My sensitive skin loves it. Thanks so much for offering a well made bar soap that smells yummy and refreshes my skin without irritation." - Sue P. |
- Deeply Hydrating - The fatty acids within raw goat milk are deeply hydrating and help to prevent skin dryness.
- Reduces Dark Circles - Raw goat milk is known to help reduce dark circles and hyperpigmentation, as the lactic acid in the milk brightens the skin.
- Reduces The Appearance Of Fine Lines And Wrinkles - Raw goat milk contains a high amount of Vitamin A, which helps to encourage skin renewal and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
 "I have used your soaps for years for face and body and “strayed” the last year...My face was getting red again, would react to the slightest touch (sensitivity), was tight and dry, fine lines and pores more noticeable. I immediately went back to the Calendula soap and it instantly transformed my skin!" - Carolyn B. |
- A Natural Exfoliant - Thanks to the lactic acid in goat milk, goat milk soap can act as a natural exfoliant and remove dead skin cells, leading to smoother and more youthful skin.
 "After using this Tea Tree soap for two weeks (consistently day + night), I have noticed almost a 95% reduction in my acne. I do believe this does work for exfoliation also because I used to have dry flakes around my nose area/eyebrows and no longer do." - Thalia J. |
Is Raw Goat Milk Harder to Work With?
Raw goat milk is a natural product and can easily be compromised, making it much more difficult to work with than powdered goat milk. That doesn’t scare us though! The quality and moisturizing properties of soap you get from using raw goat milk far outweigh the challenges.
The biggest risk when using raw goat milk happens during the saponification process of turning the oils and milk into the soap. This stage of soap making generates heat which could damage the integrity of the profile of the goat milk if not done correctly. Thankfully, years of testing and research means that we’ve perfected our saponification to create the richly nourishing and hydrating goat milk soap you know and love.
 "Love your goat milk Oatmeal Milk & Honey soap! Love the scent and lathers great! I started using when having chemo treatments as my body was extremely dry and flakey. The soap is gentle and nourishing." - Janet C. |
Why Would You Use Powdered Goat Milk?
Although we never use powdered goat milk in our goat milk soap, powdered goat milk has its place in other products, particularly those products that don’t go through saponification.
 "Love the Raspberry Lip Balm. Conditions and moisturizes my lips. Has a great smell too!" - Amanda B. |
Saponification is the process in which triglycerides are combined with a strong base to form the core fatty acids of soap. Without saponification, raw goat milk would eventually grow bacteria, therefore spoiling the product.
Lip balms, lotions and deodorants are examples of our goat milk product range which do not go through saponification and therefore use powdered goat milk as their base.
 "I love this scent (Rosemary Mint)! It has a slight cooling feeling when I put it on. It keeps me dry all day." - Sally E. |
Now that you’ve learned a little more about the differences between raw goat milk and powdered goat milk, why not dive into the range of goat milk products and find the perfect one for you, and your body… your senses will thank you for it!