Now that the wellness crowd has worked their way through every nut milk, they’ve set their sights on goat milk. They’re probably busy whipping up recipes to prove goat milk is the latest and greatest thing, but the beauty industry has actually been using the ingredient for a long time.
Goat milk has been used since ancient times when Egyptians harnessed its power to moisturize skin. Even if they didn’t know the precise science behind it, they clearly knew it was a hero ingredient. Today, we know goat milk contains high levels of vitamin A and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), making it renewing per Joanna Vargas, celebrity facialist and founder of the Joanna Vargas Salon and skin care collection. Goat milk also contains a bunch of minerals that benefit skin, including selenium which helps prevent sun damage over time. Goat milk separates itself from other milk skin care products because it’s easier for those of us with sensitive skin to use. (Of course, it’s not really an option for vegans.)
Shoppers who are in favor of local, artisan, small-batch products will appreciate that many of the companies that use goat milk in their beauty products source the ingredient from the best producers with high ethical standards. Some take it a step further and have their own farms where they source the ingredient directly from a flock of goats. (And some companies have the Instagram evidence to prove it.) The attention and care that goes into every product is apparent via the rich, soothing formulas.
Click through the gallery to see the best goat milk beauty products for beautiful skin. No kidding.
12 Nourishing Goat Milk Beauty Products
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Little Seed Farm
Goat's Milk Moisturizer, $26 at Little Seed Farm
Little Seed Farm produces its products on a farm in Tennessee where the goats live in a natural, humane environment. The brand starts with the seed to create rich pastures that lead to the best goat milk skin care products. This gentle moisturizer is suitable for daily use and will brighten and hydrate skin while imparting a flattering semi-matte finish. Those prone to redness should note that the formula has perilla seed oil to counteract ruddiness.
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Daughter of the Land
Hair + Body Shampoo Bar, $19 at Anthropologie
Simplify your beauty routine with this hair and body shampoo bar. It cleanses without leaving behind a greasy film. The travel-friendly, zero-waste bars are crafted in Brooklyn using fresh goat milk sourced from a small, certified humane farm in Ohio.
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Kate Somerville
Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream, $65 at Sephora
Kate Somerville is single-handedly championing goat milk with its soothing skin care range with this cream being a fan favorite. The improved formula is rich without being heavy or sticky. The compounds in the milk soothe, hydrate and strengthen skin's lipid barrier. Jojoba and avocado oils boost moisture, while aloe helps calm skin. Plus, the pale purple container is perfectly in line with the lavender trend.
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Honey Belle
Nude (Unscented) Milk Soap, $8 at Honey Belle
This is pure, honest-to-goodness goat milk soap, making it the perfect product to get acquainted with the ingredient. Those with dry, sensitive skin or skin conditions like eczema should consider the formula because it conditions and doesn't have a chemical soap base. Besides goat milk, it has coconut oil, lye, natural color, botanicals and an essential oil blend. Those wanting something extra can try the brand's exfoliating oatmeal soap or one of the scented versions.
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FarmHouse Fresh
Pistachio Cream Goats Milk Soap, $12.50 at FarmHouse Fresh
With pistachios and the triangular shape, this almost belongs on a cheeseboard. And the 97 percent natural soap is just as fabulous as the packaging. Each hand-poured bar is made in small batches using organic pistachios from California and free-range goat milk. The vitamin-rich goat milk plus coconut, olive and rice bran oils create a rich, nourishing lather. FYI: The "cheese wedge" shape is designed to fit perfectly in your hand.
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Sumbody
Cloud 9 Face Mask, $12 at Sumbody
Goat milk makes its way into this powder mask. The mask has just six ingredients: goat milk, soy milk, brewer's yeast, yogurt, avocado and colloidal oats. The ingredients smooth, hydrate and minimize the appearance of redness and rosacea. The powder formula is activated by adding a liquid like apple cider vinegar for oily skin, coffee to minimize puffiness, mushed banana for blemishes and honey or coconut nectar for dry skin. Water will also do the trick.
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Dionis
Love Body Lotion, $9.99 at Ulta Beauty
Feel the love with this body lotion. Dionis has been crafting beauty products made with natural goat milk since 1982. The nourishing range is dermatologist-tested, cruelty-free and made in the United States. This nongreasy body lotion absorbs easily because goat milk has a close pH to skin. And you'll smell good, too. Its fragrance features an uplifting floral mix of vanilla, black currant extract and jasmine.
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United by Form
Sphere Soap, $15 at Anthropologie
This minimalist soap wouldn't look out of place on a coffee table, but then you couldn't take advantage of the nourishing goat milk. Choose from four different scents/colors. They all have a hydrating formula that cleanses without stripping skin.
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Indie Goat
No3 Exfoliating Goat Milk Beauty Bar, $9 at Indie Goat
Indie Goat promises handcrafted, small-batch products with simple, natural ingredients without water or toxins. This exfoliating bar delivers on all fronts. It's gentle enough for all skin types and can be used on your face and body. Fresh raw goat milk is mixed with coconut oil, volcanic ash, apricot seeds, orange peel and a blend of essential oils to buff away dead skin.
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Crabtree & Evelyn
Goatmilk & Oat Soothing Bath Milk, $32 at Crabtree & Evelyn
Crabtree & Evelyn has a range of goat milk beauty products for the entire body. This dermatologist-tested bath milk has calming lavender and geranium leaf to relax the senses as the milk hydrates skin. Pour some into the bath and enjoy a long soak.
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Beekman 1802
Pure Goat Milk Shampoo Bar, $12 at Beekman 1802
Beekman 1802 prides itself on "the goat milk difference." The brand has enough products to add goat milk to every step of your beauty routine. Switch up your hair regimen with this zero-waste shampoo bar. The formula is free of fragrances so it's suitable for sensitive scalps. Goat milk and coconut oil boost moisture and shine for flawless tresses without a greasy feel.
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Angela Caglia
Soufflé Moisturizer, $110 at Space.NK
Goat milk, meadowfoam seed oil and willow bark extract are the hero ingredients in celebrity esthetician Angela Caglia's moisturizer. The vitamins and oils in the light-as-air product moisturize for plump, dewy skin. It's the next best thing to getting a facial.
