Find out all the benefits of donkey milk for your skin

 

 

The beneficial properties of donkey milk have been known since the Eygytian times, it was a common ingredient used as a natural way to stay looking youthful. It is a known fact that Cleopatra used to bathe in donkey milk for a nourishing skin treatment. 

 

How can donkey milk help with conditions like eczema?

 

Donkey milk was given to young infants who suffered from allergies and skin conditions, and because of this, the benefits of donkey milks has been further researched throughout the years. Donkey milk is now becoming a popular ingredient used in many skin care and cosmetic products to help people who suffer from eczema and psoriasis. In this blog, find out all the benefits of donkey milk for your skin and why it can be so good for eczema. 

 

What is donkey's milk?

 

Donkey milk is a natural milk produced by donkeys and it is usually processed in powder form as an ingredient to increase the longevity. Due to donkey milk being hypoallergenic, it is used in a variety of skin care products as it is the closest milk to human breast milk. It is rich in vitamin E, D, C, A, amino acids, calcium, omega 3 and 6. 

 

The key benefits of donkey milk for skin:

 

1. Nourishing and Moisturising

 

Donkey milk has great moisturising powers which helps you to achieve smoother looking skin. The nourishing agents in donkey milk help to moisturise the skin deeply which helps to soothe skin that is affected by eczema and psoriasis.

 

2. Combats anti-ageing

 

As well as the long list of nutrients, donkey milk also contains the power to combat anti-ageing due to retinol being found in the milk. Retinol boosts the amount of collagen your skin makes and plumps up the skin while smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. 

 

3. Helps with skin conditions

 

Donkey milk is a natural anti-inflammatory and contains antibacterial compounds that help to reduce and calm down skin irritation and redness, which helps as a natural remedy for eczema, acne, rosacea and psoriasis. 



Skin Shop Products containing donkey milk



Hydrosil is a part of our eczema skin care range, our range of products in this collection are suitable for adults and children that are looking for natural and long-term treatment. The range consists of creams, salves and gels to help manage and control flare ups of dry skin and itchy skin. 

 

Skin Shop’s Hydrosil Turmeric Butter and Hypoallergenic Milk Salve is an intense dry skin lotion that soothes skin that is irritated and very dry. The ingredients in this salve are natural and carry properties that are specialised to combat eczema symptoms. 

 

Please note that we source our donkey milk from a supplier in Greece, they practice gentle and humane treatment of the animals. The donkeys live freely and the milking can only be carried out by hand.