Goat’s milk has been gaining more and more popularity, not just in the natural skin care industry, but the food market as well. Goat’s milk soap will not only work wonders on the skin, but also has many other health benefits. Goat’s milk products are easier to digest; they have no preservative, no growth hormones or antibiotics, and are Gluten free. One out of ten people who are allergic to cow milk can drink goat’s milk. Goat’s milk is easier on sensitive stomachs and is higher in calcium than cow’s milk and lower in cholesterol, and lactose.
What was once considered the “poor man’s cow” is slowly staring to become a more desirable animal to have for producing milk. A single goat can produce enough milk for an entire family. For thousands of years man has been shepherding goats, and most likely was the primary source of milk way back then. Goat milk is used for many products such as soaps, lotions, milk, cheese, yogurt, and so forth, which are all great reasons for the many who desire to become more self sufficient, turn to the goat for all their dairy needs.