"The alpha-hydroxy acids in the goat milk help to get rid of dead skin cells, while the vitamins in the milk nourish the newer skin tissue below, helping to give your skin a revitalized and youthful appearance. This soap helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and gives some relief to those who have psoriasis or eczema."
"Vitamins in the Milk Nourish the Newer Skin Tissue"
Goat milk contains:
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Vitamin A
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B vitamins
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small amounts of vitamin C
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minerals
But during soap making:
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temperatures may reach 70–85 °C
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the reaction occurs in strong alkali (pH 12–14 during saponification)
Many vitamins degrade under these conditions.
Also, soap is rinsed off, so it does not remain on skin long enough to deliver nutrients.
Conclusion:
❌ The idea that vitamins in soap nourish deeper skin tissue is not scientifically supported.
"Helps Reduce the Appearance of Wrinkles"
For a rinse-off soap, evidence is very weak.
Wrinkle reduction typically requires ingredients that remain on skin such as:
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retinoids
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peptides
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moisturizers
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AHAs at low pH
Soap generally cannot provide these effects.
Conclusion:
⚠ Unproven marketing claim.
"Relief for Psoriasis or Eczema"
This is the most problematic claim.
Psoriasis and eczema are medical skin conditions:
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psoriasis → autoimmune inflammatory disease
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eczema → chronic dermatitis
Soap cannot treat these conditions.
At best, a gentle soap may be less irritating.
In many jurisdictions (including Canada), claiming relief for these diseases can move a product toward drug/therapeutic claims.
Conclusion:
❌ High-risk regulatory claim.