The Dirty Hippie & Goats Milk
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:26 pm
For those who don't know, likely the majority, I don't use hair shampoo. I use a cleaner, soap free that I make myself. Water, baking soda, oatmeal, Phytokeratin and essential oils. I'm told I don't smell like a dirty hippie, but who knows if I'm being fibbed too Or not :)
This is also true for my 'body soap/wash'. I don't use soaps, I use the above recipe with a few alterations: removal of phytokeratin and I add vitamin E. This time of year I add cinnamon bark essential oil, nutmeg powder, ground cloves for exfoliation and just because it just smells so darn good and has a warming sensation.
I have (controlled) T2D's and dry skin is a constant battle. I'm forever applying oils and EO's to my skin. I was in a natural store yesterday and the sales person asked if she could help. I said I was just looking for something moisturizing for the shower. She suggested goats milk soap but it all has lye and soaping agents etc.
So. My question for all the goat milk users, in all forms: What is in goats milk that is good for the skin? Or is it just a 'trendy' thing to market? Can I buy goats milk (does it need to be raw) and add to my body wash? How long will it last out of the fridge? I can also keep the body wash refrigerated until use that day if need be. Just wondering if it is a beneficial addition to my current recipe.
No I don't have dreadlocks. Yet.
This is also true for my 'body soap/wash'. I don't use soaps, I use the above recipe with a few alterations: removal of phytokeratin and I add vitamin E. This time of year I add cinnamon bark essential oil, nutmeg powder, ground cloves for exfoliation and just because it just smells so darn good and has a warming sensation.
I have (controlled) T2D's and dry skin is a constant battle. I'm forever applying oils and EO's to my skin. I was in a natural store yesterday and the sales person asked if she could help. I said I was just looking for something moisturizing for the shower. She suggested goats milk soap but it all has lye and soaping agents etc.
So. My question for all the goat milk users, in all forms: What is in goats milk that is good for the skin? Or is it just a 'trendy' thing to market? Can I buy goats milk (does it need to be raw) and add to my body wash? How long will it last out of the fridge? I can also keep the body wash refrigerated until use that day if need be. Just wondering if it is a beneficial addition to my current recipe.
No I don't have dreadlocks. Yet.