Everything is fried in the South, how about your skin?

Since the time that Coco Chanel declared tanning "in" in the 1920s, a suntan was seen as symbol of health, youth and status. However, recent studies on the relationship between the sun's ultraviolet rays (UVR) and our skin are changing the way we view that "healthy" glow.

The sun's UV rays damage the DNA of the skin's epidermal cells, triggering enzymes that race to repair the damage.  However, these enzymes do not always repair the DNA successfully, and all this unrepaired damage can lead to mutations that increase the risk of skin cancer.  Also, repeated unprotected sun exposure can cause photoaging – wrinkles, sagging skin, and spots associated with sun damage.  We all know that over tanning creates leathery looking skin if not treated properly.

Goat Milk products ARE  great for your skin!
Our goat milk soap is made with only pure, natural, skin-enriching ingredients! We use absolutely NO chemical additives, harsh ingredients, detergents or artificial preservatives.

·         Goats' milk, Our main ingredient for skin health.  Goat’s milk molecules are comparatively small, being composed of short-chain fatty acids with smaller-sized proteins. This makes goats' milk more accessible for absorption into the skin. Bringing with it the vitamins, minerals and botanicals to nourish skin.

·         Other Goat’s milk benefits: It also soothes the surface tension of the skin, allowing it to be moisturized and to absorb the healthy nutrients

·         Caprylic acid, another fatty acid  in goat milk, reduces alkalinity, giving our goat milk soap a pH level very close to that of the skin.

·         Vitamin A  in Goat’s milk slows down the effects of aging and prevents brown spots.

·         Zinc in Goat’s milk aids in the reconstruction of collagen fibers, resulting in firmer, smoother skin. Zinc also encourages moisture retention and assists in maintaining the skin’s elasticity.

·         Calcium in Goat’s milk tones and smooths the skin.

·         Alpha-hydroxyl acids in Goat’s milk plump the skin, reducing signs of aging.

·         Caprylic acid, another fatty acid  in goat milk, reduces alkalinity, giving our goat milk soap a pH level very close to that of the skin.

·         Antimicrobials/antifungals, the other fatty acids present in goat milk are natural protectors to your skin.

·         Selected Oils, our soaps use a synergistic blend of oils such as Palm Oil, by far the highest content of β-carotene of any known fruit or vegetable, 10 times higher than carrots for example. Olive Oil creates a protective barrier (not sunblock), other rich oils that deliver the benefits of the vitamins and minerals to the skin.

·         Herbal Extracts, We use a fantastic blend of skin nutritious herbs in our tan care product line.  All known for repairing damaged skin.

     Covenant Creek Farm website: www.covenantcreekgoatmilksoap.com

Phylates

Chemical Found in Cosmetics, Soaps and Lubricants is Hazardous for Men

Scientists have been aware of the fact that exposure to phthalates is linked to reproductive issues. Recently they have discovered that this chemical, found in nearly everything including plastics, shampoos, cosmetics, lubricants, paint and soaps, is strongly connected to abdominal obesity and insulin resistance in adult males. This scientific discovery was made by the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Scientists think that even in low doses the exposures to phthalates and several other common chemicals might reduce the levels of testosterone in men. Richard Stahlhut, A Preventive Medicine resident at the University of Rochester said that the exposure to such chemicals leads to the increase of obesity rates and an epidemic of such related disorders like Type 2 diabetes. He outlined that some significant declines in both testosterone levels and quality of sperm have been spotted during the last several decades in the United States and some other countries. Stahlhut stated that phthalates should definitely be in the list of chemicals that require a careful study.

It is worth mentioning that phthalates have been actively used for more than half a century. However, only now did scientist start thinking about the possible health problems to which the chemical might lead. Studies made on animals showed that phthalates consistently depress the levels of testosterone. Recently, while performing their studies on humans, scientists have found that the hazardous chemicals are linked to poor quality of semen in men. This also refers to reproductive organs in boy babies.

Covenant Creek Farm uses only fragrances that are certified phthalate free!