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What our CustomerSay...
We’ve been using your soaps for a few years now and it’s nice to see
the bars being sold in many of our local stores. It’s hard to
believe I was once somewhat dubious about using goat milk soap. My
children were very sensitive to harsh soaps and had to use very
mild, moisturizing soaps. I was also concerned about artificial
colors and ingredients on the kids’ skin. I had read that goat milk
soap was gentle on the skin and that Garland Goat Soap used
all-natural ingredients.
I decided to try the softly scented lemon grass soap. My kids loved
the goat design on the bar. It smelled wonderfully and lathered up
nicely. The soap left their skin clean and clear. Over time, we
ended up trying every scent/design. We have never been disappointed!
I think lemongrass is still my favorite but look forward to trying
any new scents that are produced.
Many friends and extended family members now enjoy your soap,
too. Thank
you for providing such a wonderful product!
~ Marie C.
~ Rachel L.
"My first
impression of your goat milk soaps was the comfortable clean feeling
after a shower, especially my face. One day after completing a very
greasy repair job, the only cleaner at the laundry sink was a bar of
goat milk soap. I used it rather skeptically and was pleasantly
surprised to see all of the grime and grease removed better than the
usual hand cleaner I had come to rely on. Congratulations on a very
fine product! I'm sold on it!" Sincerely, ~ Eric H.
Goat
Milk Soap ~ Great for Your Skin!
what
makes Goat Milk Soap so great?
Goat milk is rejuvenating, anti-inflammatory,
and moisturizing. It contains over fifty nutrients including the
vitamins A, B1, B2 (riboflavin), B6, B12, C, D, E, and K,
niacin, zinc, and calcium, as well as some minerals, amino
acids, citric acid, unsaturated fatty acid, proteins, various
enzymes and many other nutrients. These are all part of what
makes goat milk soap so special.
Vitamin A slows down
the effects of aging and prevents brown spots. Zinc contributes
to the reconstruction of collagen fibers, resulting in firmer,
smoother skin. Zinc also encourages moisture retention and
assists in maintaining your skin’s elasticity.
Calcium
tones and smoothes the skin.
Since goat milk is naturally
homogenized (the milk and cream do not separate), the natural
fat provides your skin with a rich, moisturizing effect. The
oils in goat milk are easily absorbed by the skin, resulting in
a healthy balance of oils for dry or oily skin.
Goat milk also contains alpha-hydroxy acids.
These acids, which occur naturally in the milk, are known to
plump the skin and smooth fine lines. Alpha-hydroxy acids also
exfoliate by breaking down the glue holding those dead skins
cells together. Additionally, these acids neutralize free
radicals, slowing the aging process and refreshing the skin.
Caprylic acid is a fatty acid contained in
goat milk that reduces alkalinity, giving goat milk soap a pH
level very close to that of the skin. This prevents the soap
from stripping away the natural oils of the skin. The natural
oils of the skin form a protective barrier that keep microbials
out. Goat milk cleanses while leaving that protective barrier
intact and soothes the surface tension of the skin, allowing it
to be moisturized and absorb the healthy nutrients. The other
fatty acids present in goat milk are also natural antimicrobials
and antifungals.
Garland Goat Soaps also contain: olive oil,
which moisturizes, and forms a protective film on the skin
without inhibiting the skin’s normal, necessary functions, and
is a good cleanser. Vitamin E oil is an antioxidant, and a
natural preservative. Coconut oil is a moisturizer, and also
makes a hard bar of soap with a generous lather (unlike many
other soft, sticky handmade soaps), and it resists rancidity.
Palm oil is a gentle cleanser.
Lastly, there is sodium hydroxide (lye).
Sodium hydroxide is a cleanser with a long, long history. It
undergoes a chemical change during the soap making process (saponification)
and becomes a thorough, gentle cleanser. It is great for getting
rid of chiggers and is said to soothe bug bites.
Why is handmade soap
Natural glycerin is produced during the process of soapmaking.
This glycerin is highly valued for its moisturizing properties
and its ability to help your skin retain moisture. Commercial
soap producers remove
the glycerin from their soap in order to use it in more
expensive products, like moisturizers. So, of course you need a
moisturizer after using most commercial soaps! My handmade soap
is completely natural, right down to the essential oils with
which it is scented.
Essential oils are powerful aromatic substances extracted from
flowers and herbs that contribute their own beneficial
properties to each bar of soap, delivering more health and
vitality to your skin! Commercial soap often contains chemical
additives and synthetic ingredients including synthetic
fragrances and dyes which can be irritating and drying to skin.
My handmade goat milk soap, Garland Goat Milk
Soap, is produced in small batches in which the quality of the
soap and the ingredients can be closely monitored. The same care
and caution is not likely to be exercised when soap is mass
produced. The skin-nutritious oils in my soaps are each
carefully selected and combined based on how they compliment the
properties of the goat milk and achieve a rich, moisturizing,
hard bar of soap, with great lather. Commercial soaps rarely
contain these oils because they are expensive. The skin has a
barrier of natural oils that protect against microorganisms and
mild chemicals. Most commercial soaps strip away the barrier of
natural oils, leaving the skin vulnerable. Goat milk soap does
not remove those oils.
When goat milk is combined with a carefully selected blend of oils in a handmade soap, the result is a mild, skin-nutritious, luxurious bar that thoroughly cleanses, refreshes, smoothes, and moisturizes and is so gentle it can be used on infants. Doesn’t it make sense to treat your skin?
