Soap Types And Their Benefits
Goat's Milk
What's in it?
Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Safflower Oil, Glycerin (kosher, of vegetable origin), Goat’s Milk, Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent), Sorbitol (moisturizer), Propylene Glycol (of vegetable origin), Sorbitan oleate (emulsifier), Oat Protein (conditioner) , Titanium Dioxide (mineral whitener used in opaque Soaps)
Benefits of using Goat's Milk Soap?
It cleanses deeply, but gently. Keeps your skin healthy and moisturized. It also removes dead skin cells and encourages the growth of new skin cells. Natural Goat's milk is high in naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. The sweet cream content of the milk is one of several contributors to the moisturizing properties of the soap. Soaps made with Goat's Milk contain Vitamin A, C, E, several B vitamins, amino acids and natural enzymes. Fat globules in natural Goat's Milk are smaller and naturally homogenized, meaning they stay dispersed and do not easily separate out. This fat is critical to the emollient nature of the soap.
Natural Goat's milk contains natural alpha hydroxy acids which help in the removal of dead skin cells. Over time, if dead skin cells are not removed, they will build up on the surface of the skin giving the appearance of weathering and aging. Pure Goat Milk is less allergenic than other soaps. People with skin conditions such as Psoriasis, Eczema, dryness and even acne have credited Goat's Milk soap with reducing associated inflammation, skin flaking and itching.
Glycerin
What's in it?
Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Safflower Oil, Glycerin, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan oleate, Oat Protein
Benefits of using Glycerin?
Glycerin soap is gentler on skin than most soaps, making it a good choice for people who have particularly dry or sensitive skin. According to Vermont Soap Organics, Glycerin soap also has a lower pH than other soaps, which helps the skin retain its natural moisture. Since glycerin is hygroscopic, it may also help moisturize the skin by attracting water from the air.
Glycerin soap comes in both bar and liquid formulas. Some people find commercially prepared Glycerin soap that comes in a pump bottle more convenient and easier to use, while others prefer traditional bar soap or handmade decorative glycerin soap.
Some products use Glycerin derived from animal fat, while others only use Glycerin derived from vegetable oils. Soaps made from vegetable oil glycerin have the benefit of being vegetarian or vegan, for those who object to using animal products.
Donkey's MilkWhat's in it?
Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium Stearate, Sorbital, Sodium Laurate, Donkey Milk, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sultfate, Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate.
Benefits of using Donkey's Milk Soap
Donkey’s milk is an emerging premium ingredient in the personal care industry and the newest addition to Stephenson’s line of melt and pour soap bases. It’s been used for centuries due to its high nutrient content and rejuvenating qualities. Cleopatra was known for taking baths in donkey’s milk as a beauty treatment. Natural milk produced by donkeys is full of vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants, including high levels of vitamins E and retinol, which are known to help lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Donkey’s milk also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and D in addition to calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.