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  • Why Goat Milk is Good for Your Skin

    For centuries, goat milk has been celebrated for its nourishing properties and remarkable effects on the skin. Let’s delve into why goat milk is so good for your skin, and why incorporating it into your skincare routine can work wonders for your complexion.

    1. Abundance of Nutrients

    In most cases, when goat milk is used in skin care products it replaces water in the recipe. This means it is already coming to the table with a lot more to offer. Goat milk is a treasure trove of essential nutrients that promote healthy skin. It contains vitamins like A, B1, B6, B12, C, D, and E, as well as minerals such as selenium, zinc, and copper. These nutrients work together to cleanse and hydrate your skin.

    1. Natural Moisturizer

    The natural fat content in goat milk is exceptionally moisturizing, making it an excellent choice for dry or sensitive skin. The fatty acids present in goat milk are similar to those found in human skin, allowing for easy absorption without clogging pores. Regular use of goat milk soap or lotions can leave your skin feeling supple, hydrated, and glowing.

    1. Gentle Exfoliation

    Goat milk contains alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), such as lactic acid, which act as a mild exfoliant. AHAs help remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and promote smoother, brighter skin. Unlike harsh chemical exfoliants, goat milk gently rejuvenates the skin without causing irritation, making it suitable for even the most sensitive skin types.

    1. Soothes and Calms Irritation

    The proteins and fat molecules in goat milk form a protective barrier on the skin, helping to reduce inflammation and redness. Additionally, the gentle cleansing action of goat milk helps to maintain the skin’s natural pH level, preventing further irritation.

    Whether you choose to use goat milk soap, lotions, or incorporate it into your DIY skincare recipes, the benefits of goat milk for your skin are undeniable. Embrace this age-old beauty secret and experience the magic of goat milk as it nourishes, rejuvenates, and protects your skin, revealing a naturally radiant and glowing you. So, give your skin the love and care it deserves with the wholesome goodness of goat milk.

  • Fun Farm Fact Friday… April 24th

    Today our fact is about goat milk!

    Goat milk is naturally homogenized. The cow milk that you buy at the grocery store is homogenized by the producers to keep the milk from separating. Because goat milk has smaller fat particles it is less prone to separating. This makes it much easier on your stomach, breaking down in 20 minutes as compared to the hour it takes for the fat particles of cows milk to break down.

  • Introducing Coffee Goat Milk Soap!

    As many of you know every month this year we will be introducing a new soap! Some of these are seasonal, some permanent additions, and others are soaps we are testing out. Check back the first of each month to see what new goat milk soap we are introducing. This month we are so excited to finally introduce our Coffee Goat Milk Soap! Isn’t it pretty?

    Coffee Goat Milk Soap from The Freckled Farm Soap CompanyWe have been working on this soap recipe for a long while. It was actually one of the first recipes we played with. We handed it out to the soap testers and they loved it, but Kevin wanted to make changes, so he did. We handed out the new soap and people still preferred the first one… but Kevin was not convinced and went on trying to perfect the recipe. Months past and we kept getting requests for our original coffee soap. There were times when we would have 3 or 4 requests a week. I was finally able to convince Kevin that he got it right the first time! We started working on building our stock and here we are… Finally introducing our Coffee Goat Milk Soap… The first recipe!

    This soap has a light sweet smell (more of a sweet cream scent than a coffee scent). Our coffee soap is made with coffee infused oil (prepared by us), espresso, natural oils, and of course raw goat milk. The soap includes finely ground coffee beans throughout making it a strong exfoliant. We are not recommending it for those with sensitive skin because of it’s high exfoliating factor. It was a favorite soap our testers and hopefully it will become one of ours.

    To purchase this, or any of our soaps, visit our website

  • Got Goat Milk?

    Got Goat Milk?

    Got Goat Milk?

    Goat milk has to be one of the most misunderstood beverages of all time. People don’t think twice about drinking cows milk, but will turn their noses up to goat milk. When people visit the farm drinking goat milk comes up almost every time. I always offer our visitors a taste and it always goes the same; they take the glass with hesitation, they swirl it around and sniff it like wine, slowly pull it towards their mouths with a slightly disgusted/hesitant look on their faces, take a sip, pull it away… and then they always, always say “oh tastes like milk.” No, goat milk is not disgusting. No, goat milk, when properly handled and fresh, does not taste like goat. It tastes like milk. Maybe slightly thicker and more creamy depending on the breed of goat. It’s milk and it tastes like milk.

    I believe these misconceptions come from people who drink, or know someones who drank, pasteurized goat milk from the grocery store. I am the first to admit that, that stuff is gross and I honestly do not know where it goes wrong. I have had pasteurized goat milk from a local farm and it is lightyears better than what comes from the grocery store. It also lasted weeks before it started to have a goaty taste. So, is the stuff from the grocery store more than weeks old? I don’t know, maybe.

    Why are we so quick to judge goat milk? How is it any different than cow milk? Why is it that people have absolutely no problem drinking cows milk, but are totally disgusted by goat milk when in actuality goat milk is much closer in make up to breast milk making it less foreign? Both of my children are obsessed with goat milk, see the picture above as evidence. A drop is never wasted. So, maybe you should consider giving goat milk a chance. It’s easier on your stomach than cow milk, can be consumed by those who are lactose intolerant, and it tastes like milk.. go figure.