Milk is not only a valuable food but also an ideal care product. Milk has been an elixir of beauty since time immemorial. Who does not know the legend of Cleopatra bathing in donkey milk! Hatshepsut also knew and loved milk as an all-rounder in body care. Whether in bath additives, creams, shampoos and much more can still be found today in a variety of ways in our daily body care. Often together with honey or other nourishing ingredients.
What makes milk so valuable in personal hygiene?
Because of its components, milk can be used for all skin types. But especially for sensitive, sensitive skin.
Milk sugar / lactose has a moisture-regulating effect.
Milk fat is lipid replenishing and soothes irritated skin, relieves itching and redness.
Milk peptides, which are rich in amino acids, stabilize the protective acid mantle of the skin and thus prevent inflammation.Because of these properties, care products with milk peptides have proven effective for neurodermatitis, psoriasis and acne. However, these products are not a substitute for a visit to a doctor (dermatologist) to clarify the disease; they can only have a supporting effect.
Lactic acid has a slight peeling effect, which gives the skin its typical smooth feel.
Furthermore, milk stimulates blood circulation and has a regenerating and therefore firming effect.
Therefore it is obvious to refine our soaps with this natural miracle cure !!!
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General information about milk soaps:
Almost any soap recipe can be upgraded with the addition of dairy products!
Milk soaps are not necessarily suitable for inexperienced boilers!
Animal milk products suitable for soaps!
Animal milk or milk powder:
donkey milk, camel milk, cow's milk, sheep's milk, mare's milk, goat's milk, etc., but also breast milk.
Animal milk products:
buttermilk, yogurt, kefir, whey, quark, cream and much more.Butter / lard from cow / sheep, Gee (clarified butter) and much more.
Plant-based dairy products suitable for soaps!
Plant-based milk:
cashwe milk, coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, hazelnut milk, soy milk, rice milk and much more.
Plant-based dairy products:
cashweed cream, oat cream, coconut cream, soy cream, rice cream and much more.
Milk soaps sometimes have a shorter shelf life!
High under-leaching or over-greasing can lead to faster spoilage.
The use of a high proportion of dairy products can lead to mold if stored unrefrigerated.
Milk powder prevents it from spoiling quickly.
After the ripening period, best in the refrigerator or freeze.
Boil smaller batches.
Milk soaps heat up strongly or they gel quickly!
RTCP and HTCP are tried and tested boiling methods.
Individual forms are to be preferred here (beginners).
Preferably not to isolate, but rather to put it in a cool place.
Storage in the refrigerator has proven to be effective here (in winter if necessary outside), preferably overnight.
When using plant-based dairy products, there is no ammonia odor.
Milk soaps are allowed to gel!
Contrary to what the rumor suggests, it is entirely possible to use milk soaps.
The ammonia odor that occurs in animal dairy products disappears during the ripening period.
Animal milk powder smells less in gelled soaps!
However, the gel phase should not get too hot.
If the milk content is low, it is sufficient to omit cooling.
A higher proportion should be stored in the refrigerator (if necessary outside in winter), preferably overnight.
Gelled milk soaps become harder and therefore wash out less quickly.
Gelled milk soaps are darker than un gelled milk soaps!
If you want light soaps, you should stop gelling.
Milk soaps should mature a little longer!
8-10 weeks are recommended
Milk gives the soap a delicate creaminess and moisturizing effect!
How does the milk get into the soap?
Well, as always, there are several options!
You have to find out for yourself which is the most practicable for you.
Coming soon!!!
1. The classic:
2. The simplest:
3. Milk powder:
The information contained here was compiled by me to the best of my knowledge and belief. Since nobody is free of errors, it is advisable to do your own research on this topic.
Natural remedies do not replace a doctor!
All contents without guarantee, subject to change