Introduction

Milk is considered to be a magical product for ages. It is the primary source of nutrition for infants before they can digest the food. Milk is an integral part of the diet of a large population of India and also around the world. It is regarded as a wholesome food which alone can nourish your whole body. Milk is rich in fats, vitamins, minerals and lactose. It has also got antibodies and proteins which help in protecting against infection and regulate our immune system.

There are various types of milk apart from the regular cow and buffalo milk. Many people are joining the bandwagon of leaving the traditional milk and moving to healthier alternatives. There are many reasons for switching but mainly it is because cow or buffalo milk is difficult to digest, it is high in allergens and loaded with lactose that can create havoc in the body. 

The Best alternative to Cow or Buffalo milk is Goat Milk is highly packed with all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients. It is a great alternative to cow milk as it is easily digestible, high in calcium and also it helps in reducing the cholesterol level. Goats Milk contains magnesium that helps in maintaining a regular heartbeat and prevents the formation of blood clots. Goat Milk is said to have a great impact on our skin’s health. Goat milk is great for people who have dry or sensitive skin or for anyone who suffers from eczema and psoriasis. It makes the skin healthy and keeps it that way in the long run. Goat Milk contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids which help in removing dead skin from the skin’s surface. The vitamins in the Goat Milk helps in repairing damaged skin and maintaining healthy skin. The cream present in Goat Milk helps boost the moisturizing quality of goat milk soaps. The other benefits of Goat Milk include:

• Helps lower cholesterol
• Easily Digestible.
• Fights inflammation
• Helps in weight loss  since it is high in protein and calcium and both these nutrients have been linked to healthy weight loss
• Treatment for many deficiencies including  iron, magnesium,  anaemia, etc
• Improves skin quality and health.
• It enhances the absorption of Iron in the body

Popularly Used Goat Milk Products

1. MAMA EARTH -Moisturizing Bathing Bar Soap For Babies

The Mama Earth Moisturizing  Bathing bar is specially made for newborn baby’s delicate skin. It is made with keeping 100% safety of the baby. The ingredients in the soap like shea butter, goat milk, and oat milk help in making the baby’s skin smooth and moisturized. It is toxin-free and is specially crafted so that there will be no chances of an allergic reaction to the baby. 

• The Mama Earth moisturizing Bathing Bar has goat milk as an ingredient which contains precious skin minerals like selenium and is loaded with vitamins, particularly vitamin A. 
• It keeps the skin moisturized by retaining natural oils of the body.
• It cleanses the body deeply without over-drying the sensitive skin 
• The natural ingredients provide nourishment to the skin from deep within while maintaining the PH at 5.5 best suitable for babies.

2. Maarjana Goat Milk And Rose Soap

The Maarjana Goat Milk and Rose Soap have packed with itself the moisturizing properties of goat milk and fragrance of rose which gives a never before bathing experience. The blend of rose and goat milk refines the heath of the skin and also makes sure that the vitals are restored. The Maarjana Goat Milk and Rose Soap having amazing ingredients like Glycerin Soap Base, Goat Milk, Almond, and Jojoba oil and Rose Aroma Oil make it ideal for beautiful and smooth skin.

• It helps in moisturizing and nourishing skin 
• It also maintains a healthy PH balance in the body.

3. Vilvah Goat Milk Shampoo

The Vilvah Goat Milk contains absolutely no harsh chemicals, synthetic fragrance, minerals oil, phthalates, silicone, paraben, sulfate. The milk is dermatologically tested and is certified to be non-irritant to the skin. It is a 100% plant-derived and organic goat milk shampoo which offers great texture to the hair.

• The Vilvah Goat Milk shampoo which has Goat milk as the star ingredient and it acts as an ideal hair conditioner.
• It help to treat split ends and makes the hair frizz-free 
• Its mild formulation cleanses the scalp and keeps the hair well.
• It keeps the hair soft and manageable.

4. Aadvik Foods Goat Milk Powder

Aadvik Foods Goat Milk Powder has no added preservatives and additives. It is 100% pure and natural in the form of freeze-dried powder. It is lab tested and is manufactured in ISO certified plants.

• It is a rich source of nutritious and minerals.
• It enhances the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from other food
• It has a higher presence of prebiotic carbohydrates which help nourish beneficial bacteria living in our gut ecosystem.

5. Courtyard Farms-Goat Milk Ghee

The Courtyard Goat Ghee is prepared with ingredients which help in keeping its freshness intact. The usage of traditional butter churning method makes it all the more special. The packaging and aroma of the product makes it stand out of the other alternatives available in the market

• The Goat Milk Ghee ensures easier digestion and helps in bringing out the richness of the food as well.
• It is recommended by Ayurveda to improve the overall functions of the organs and skin health.

6. Courtyard Farms-Goat Milk Feta

The Goat Milk Feta from Courtyard Farm is fresh, creamy and made from free-range Goat milk.It has soft feta cheese that will melt in your mouth and is aged to perfection. It can be amazing if eaten as it is. It can be sprinkled over salads. It can be ideal for sandwiches and as a topping.

 Benefits

• It is considered as a great source of good fats which is good for the heart
• It is very nutritious  and is a good source of calcium
• It is anti-inflammatory and aids in muscle repair

7. Kamdhenu Pure Cow Ghee, Burnt Sugar & Coconut Milk Delicate Handmade Soap.

Kamdhenu Pure Cow Ghee, Burnt Sugar and Coconut milk handmade soap has ingredients which keep the dryness of the hands at bay. It is packed with skin minerals and is suitable for dry and flaky skin on the hands.

• The Bath Soup cleanses the silk gently, maintaining the ideal Ph balance as well as healing skin infections.
• It provides healthy, bright and nourished skin keeping it soft and moisturized.
• It prevents premature ageing while keeping it acne-free.

8. Amrut Tarangini Luscious Kumkumadi Tailam Body Butter

The Amrut Tarangini Luscious Kumkumadi Tailam body butter is an elixir for the skin. It is best-used post-bath on the damp skin. The power-packed ingredients in the body butter are sure to give a natural glow to the body.

• It deeply nourishes the skin by penetrating the skin and provides much-needed nourishment
• It removes the dryness and dullness in the body
• It Improves the skin elasticity and It prevents premature ageing.

9. Luxurious Saffron Soap Skin Whitening Therapy

The Luxurious Saffron Soap is infused with Saffron extract and Goat Milk. It’s quite normal to have skin concerns in today’s time due to skin being exposed to sun, affected due to unhealthy lifestyle choices,  and lack of skincare regime. The soap  has been specially made to tackle all the skin issues and make it more supple, soft and beautiful

• The soap acts as a great cleanser and provides to the skin the nourishment it needs
• The Goat Milk infused in the skin helps in deeply nourishing the skin and gives the dehydrated, dry and flaky skin a much-needed instant respite 
• The saffron helps in fading away skin sun spots, blemishes, and dark patches
• The texture of the skin is enhanced and skin becomes more even tone

10. Hye Goat Milk Powder

The Goat Milk Powder, rich in bioactive minerals, is easy to digest. Freeze-dried goat milk powder from Aadvik is 100% pure & natural that plays an important role in fighting with fever-like break bone fever (dengue fever) as it helps in increasing blood platelet count. It also has anti-inflammatory properties too. The freeze-dried process ensures all the minerals & nutrients of milk remain intact in the powder form.

The benefits are

• It has a higher digestibility of protein and fat, alkalinity, buffering capacity, and certain therapeutic values in medicine and human nutrition.
• It provides calcium to the body which helps in stronger bones
• It aids in muscle repair and overall great for the body

How goat milk products are useful in baby care

Goat Milk is considered a blessing for babies and is a common ingredient in skincare products. The reasons for it are as follows

• Goat milk helps prevent irritation in the skin. It reduces redness, itchiness and bumps in the skin
•  It is very high in vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and proteins which help in nourishing the baby’s skin.
• It has similar Ph levels which makes the babies skin neither to dry nor oily.  It can be easily absorbed by the  babies skin 

Conclusion:

Goat Milk definitely has an edge over other milk. It is more advantageous when it comes to weight loss and a healthy heart. This milk has all the good and favourable things which are necessary for the growth, development and repair of the body. It is blood pressure friendly too. No doubt the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi always used to favour Goat Milk.  The Goat Milk is an ideal food for the full family to drink and enjoy, so why not give Goat’s Milk a try and be healthier and stronger.