Dry Or Cracked Skin? Goat Milk To The Rescue!
If you’re prone to dry winter skin or painful cracks it can make it an unpleasant time of the year. We said it before, stay away from harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrance or dyes in any bath products. The best bath products for dry skin are goat milk soap & lotion! They will keep your skin soft and hydrated all season long. Freezing outside and heaters cranked up inside combine to create tough conditions for your skin. We want our skin healthy, soft and supple, they key is to stop cracks from even beginning to develop.
Winter is Hard on Our Skin!
The right winter skincare essentials is paramount! We created a special organic goat milk soap called the Mountaineer geared for those battling harsh skin conditions.The Bespoke No.38 Mountaineer Blend goat milk soap- Essential Oils of Juniper & Frankincense join Bentonite & Kaolin Clays to heal the skin, balance natural oils and reduce inflammation. Our most elaborate soap to date, it fights cracked & dry skin with additional Essential Oils of Roman Chamomile, Palmarosa, Carrot-seed, Marjoram & Myrrh. Our 12+ organic plant based oil & butters base is joined by super healing Organic Oils of Apricot Kernel, Borage, Rosehips & Tamanu.
No synthetic dyes or Fragrance in our Goat Milk Soap for dry skin
The cold winter air doesn’t hold much moisture, so every time you step outside, the cold pulls hydration from your skin. Inside with the heat cranked up your skin never gets a break. Commercial soaps with synthetic fragrances and dyes strip away your skin’s natural oils and make matters worse. Before no time the flaking, itchiness starts and boom, dry and then cracked hands or feet.
The benefits of Clays for skin & health
Your skin’s barrier is doing its best to protect you, winter tests it, some natural clays can help balance the oils. Support your natural defenses with nourishing ingredients. Clay, used for centuries in skincare, acts as a natural, magnetic cleanser that draws out impurities, dirt, and bacteria from pores, making it excellent for acne-prone skin. It removes excess oil, reduces shine, exfoliates dead skin cells, and can help improve skin texture, tone, and overall complexion. Diatomaceous Earth has been known to help promote the rebuilding of collagen and we use in a great follow up bar to the Mountaineer and other exfoliators, the Wellness No.33 Anti-Aging blend goat milk soap.
A routine with Goat Milk products for Silky Smooth Skin
The key is hydration with gentle exfoliation and barrier support. Clean, handmade nontoxic products that build your skin up instead of stripping it down. Another great goat milk soap with diatomaceous earth for this is the Wellness No.32 Detox Blend. Dry and cracked skin doesn’t stand a chance!
Warm Shower or Bath to Restore Winter Skin
A warmth feels great in winter, good both for comfort and to replenish moisture. When you use any of our goat milk soap for dry skin and cover yourself in the rich, creamy lather infused with nutrient-rich goat milk, your skin gets a boost of natural fats and vitamins.
1. Gentle Exfoliation to Smooth Dry & Cracked Skin
A gentle exfoliating once or twice a week helps remove flaky patches so moisture can penetrate better. All goat milk soaps give a light exfoliation but it’s good to step it up 1-2 times a week to get rid of any dry patches. Our No.11 & 12 Gardener or Chef soaps both have scrubbing top halves with moisturizing bottoms and come in gift sets with nail scrubbers too, or the No.29 & 30 Ojai Vibes or Grapeseed have mild throughout.
2. Make sure to get the rough spots
Don’t forget your feet, constant boot-wearing, then overnight heated, dry indoor air, add up to cracking and rough heels. The foot, especially the heel could use the extra scrubbing No.13 greasemonkey soap, pumice and cornmeal can scrub that dry callous off to improve circulation. Like everywhere else this will strengthen the skin barrier, your natural moisturizing and increase ability for the soaps and lotion moisture to be absorbed.
3. Nourish & Seal in Moisture
The best time to apply moisturizer is right after a shower or bath. While pores are open and skin is still damp apply some goat milk body lotion and lock in a moisture barrier. It’s the winter and your barrier needs this extra help. Bogue Milk Soap has many of our favorite blends in goat milk lotion like our Organic Palo Santo, Shangri-La, Ojai Vibes or Rejuvenating Goat Milk Lotions.
Finally! We’re almost done, don’t let Winter win
It’s easy to forget to take care of yourself, also, your skin feels it first. In these moments you need to do more than nourish your skin. As winter draws to an end let your skincare routine double as a little ritual of rest and relaxation. Most importantly without any harmful dyes or synthetic fragrances, with the all the healing powers all our products put forth.
Winter Skincare Essentials
If your skin feels good, resting in front of the fire feels that much better. The essential oils in Bogue Milk Soap will make you feel calm and cared for, you won’t get that from synthetic fragrance oils. We’ve talked about their benefits since our first handmade soap was made in Ojai, CA in 1973. Beat dry skin with BMS goat milk soap and lotions!
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