Uthaka Skin Care

What is goat milk soap? Why goat milk? What makes this soap so special?

Well, let me start by explaining what it is.

It is exactly what it says, soap that’s been made from goat milk. Goat milk has been used in the beauty industry for centuries and remains popular to date for so many reasons.

Made from mixing oils and a combination of water with lye (sodium hydroxide), but for this soap in particular, switch the water with goat milk and voila!….. or simply mix the two liquids, whatever floats your boat. The process is called saponification.

Why goat milk you ask?

…. because it’s able to penetrate the skin and is easily absorbed delivering nutrients such as vitamins A, B, C and E;

• A- keeps the skin hydrated.
• B- helps maintain healthy collagen levels, reduces acne breakouts, soothes eczema, psoriasis and other skin irritations.
• C- also known as ascorbic acid in skin care, is a strong antioxidant that helps in collagen synthesis and prevents photo damage caused by UV rays.
• E- which prevents oxidative damage caused by free radicals both before and after sun exposure.

Benefits.

1. Brightens the skin. Its antioxidant and mild exfoliant properties (lactic acid) work together to help delay the appearance of fine lines also lifting hyperpigmentation either caused by sun damage, age spots, acne or other factors.
2. It’s a gentle cleanser. Unlike some commercially made soaps that may dry out your skin, from harsh surfactants that can strip your skin off not just dirt and debris but natural moisture and oils that are meant to protect the skin barrier, leaving you feeling dry and tight.
3. Effective in treating acne. Lactic acid in the soap may help manage or prevent acne, by removing dirt and excess from the skin.
4. Soothes skin. Red patches, itchy skin and other inflammations are common to people with sensitive skin and can be as a result of allergic reactions, sun exposure, psoriasis and other conditions.

Bonus point: Unscented goat milk soap does well for every skin type.

Let’s start with, do you know your skin type? Yes? No?…. Okay.

Here’s how to find out:

1. You could wash your face and wait for about 30minutes without applying anything and see how it behaves/feels.

2. Go about your day as you normally would and see results at the end of it.

3. Visit a dermatologist and have it tested.

The skin types are:

1. Dry skin- feels flaky, has a powdery look.

2. Oily skin- characterized by greasiness or looks shiny.

3. Combination skin- skin that’s oily at the forehead, nose and/or chin (T-Zone) and drier cheeks.

4. Normal skin- oils are balanced and doesn’t feel dry.

5. Sensitive skin- though not really a skin type. Shows your skin is compromised in a sense, itchy or inflamed.

How to treat each type.

1. Dry skin- use a mild cleanser. Always hydrate with water or rose water then moisturize at least twice a day.

2. Oily skin- use oil absorbing cleansers and masks. Oil control serums like niacinamide and light moisturizers like gels. Cleanse at least twice a day to cut back on the oil production, don’t forget to moisturize to avoid over compensation (excess oil production).

3. Combination skin- use a gentle cleanser to avoid triggering the larger pores in the T-Zone.

4. Normal skin- all hail the normal skin people because you may not have much to worry about. Not to say you should just up and leave, oh nay nay, you should equally take care of it as you may occasionally be prone to dry, oily, combination or sensitive state. Cleanse and moisturize accordingly.

5. Sensitive skin- cleanse and moisturize with preferably fragrant free and dye free products. Avoid harsh products as this may irritate the skin.

PS: Don’t sleep in your make up (this includes just the moisturizer you wore during the day) wash your face at least twice a day to remove dirt built up in the course of the day, hydrate your skin through all the seasons and don’t skip your moisturizers, unless on any treatment as adviced by your dermatologist.

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