WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MILK FOR SKIN CARE?

Thanks to its calcium content, milk has long been associated with building strong bones. But more and more skincare brands are taking advantage of its topical benefits.

Using milk in skin care has been around for centuries. It is known that Cleopatra bathed in donkey milk to exfoliate dead skin cells, clean the debris in the pores, and provide clearer and brighter-looking skin. The most common types of milk you can find in skin care today are cow’s and goat’s milk, but a number of plant-based milks are also used.

It has various benefits
Milk contains lactic acid, which acts as an adequate exfoliator, it is an AHA. This means it is incredibly effective at exfoliating dead skin and promoting new cell growth, thanks to a combination of fatty acids, probiotics and vitamins (A, B2, D, E and C). Plant-based milks are also slowly gaining popularity as they are packed with different vitamins and minerals.

Lactic acid helps shed dry skin cells without causing the irritation that some individuals experience when using glycolic or salicylic acid washes. It is also known that a milk bath is used to soothe eczema.

Soothes, nourishes and softens
Milk and milk-based products have proven beneficial in dealing with skin problems such as eczema, sensitive skin and acne due to their soothing powers. It is a component that dominates the stability of distress of being kind, natural, and effective.

In addition to exfoliating, it also calms the skin by nourishing and moisturizing it. An ideal ingredient for anyone prone to tension, dryness or irritation, you can experience a cooling and calming sensation upon application. It is packed with nutrients, including calcium. Goat’s milk is particularly sensitive because it has a pH similar to human skin, so it does not degrade the skin’s natural stability or damage the skin barrier.

Can be used at any point in your routine
From cleansing the skin to moisturizing the face and even masking, it’s easy to include milk in any random step of your skincare routine. Its thin consistency means it’s rarely bothersome.

It’s great as a cleanser, mainly because it won’t be too strong or strip the skin’s barrier. In the morning or at night, you can use a milk-based cleanser as the second step of your double cleansing routine. Any time during the year when your skin looks or feels particularly dry is the perfect time to incorporate a milk-based product into your routine.

Can be used with other gadgets
It works very well with other moisturizing or skin barrier repairing ingredients such as dairy products, shea butter, coconut oil, honey. All of this helps to maximize the soothing and moisturizing benefits of milk.

Keep in mind…
If you have a lactose allergy or intolerance, you should be careful when using cosmetic products containing a random milk product. Always consult your specialist doctors first to make sure your skin can tolerate it.