I don't know what the deal is, but everyone in my family seems to have skin issues of one kind or another. I guess it's just our misfortune to suffer from highly sensitive skin that is prone to dryness, redness, and flakiness. Regular soaps and moisturizers actually tend to make things worse because of the chemicals and perfumes they often contain, so I have to be very careful about the kinds of products I buy. I was recently turned onto goat milk soap by a friend, and think this is the perfect answer for all of us.
I'd never heard of goat milk soap before, and was kind of skeptical about using something like this on my skin. But after reading the ingredient list and some testimonials on the Internet, I decided to go ahead and give it a try. Goat milk soap is made with only pure and natural ingredients, which makes it perfect for highly sensitive skin. Once I tried it, I immediately fell in love with the silky smoothness. It adds natural moisture to my dry, sensitive skin without causing my face to turn red or flake. I also appreciated that this product is unscented, because one thing I hate is using a facial cleanser that smells like medicine or flowers.
The real test, however, was time. Before going ahead and buying more, I had to make sure that I could use goat milk soap for a week or two without any adverse effects. I'm happy to say that this indeed turned out to be the case. It not only worked for me, but also for my entire family -- even my youngest child who suffers from eczema. Goat milk soap didn't exacerbate his condition at all, so he no longer whines or complains when it's time to wash up. Wow, I never thought that day would come!
The only drawback to goat milk soap is that it is rather expensive compared to other soaps on the market. I'm currently paying close to $5 a bar, even when buying it online rather than at the local health food store. With the entire family using this product, we go through quite a bit of it, so I'm looking into longer-term solutions for bringing the cost down. One option is to buy in bulk, which would bring the per-bar price down 10 or 20 percent or so. Another option is to make my own. I've seen several different goat milk soap recipes online. It actually doesn't seem too difficult to produce some handmade stuff, so I might have to make the effort one of these days.
At any rate, if you're looking for a way to nourish your skin without irritation, I recommend that you try goat milk soap. This is a very rich and creamy product that does the job and works wonders for sensitive skin. Buy a bar today!