UAE-based company will soon launch baby formula made from camel milk. This is no surprise as camel milk has tonnes of health benefits. Camel milk has also gained immense popularity in the beauty sector and is among the latest entry in the market and recommended by several beauty blogs. As the legends go, Cleopatra used to regularly bathe in camel milk. It is known for its ability to improve the texture of the skin, clear up acne and keep wrinkles away. Let’s look at why camel milk is one of the best alternatives to the existing products in your beauty cabinet.

Beauty Benefits of Camel Milk

1 Skin Brightening & Tightening: Camel milk or camel milk powder contains vitamin C and elastin – both that are essential nutrients for supple and youthful skin. Vitamin C helps produce collagen, the protein responsible for a soft and plump texture and elastin maintains skin elasticity. As we age, the amount of collagen and elastin declines which makes our skin saggy and wrinkles set in. Applying camel milk powder as a face mask helps tighten the skin and exfoliate to remove dead skin cells.

2 Skin Moisturising & Softening: Camel milk contains lanolin, a fatty acid known for locking the skin’s natural moisture and soothing inflammation. Lanolin oil is one of the main ingredients in many skin creams for cracked and dry skin. Lanolin from natural food sources is safe for acne-prone skin.

3 Soft Skin: Camel milk is rich in lactic acid that helps remove dead skin cells and germs from the skin and reduces the severity and frequency of breakouts. Lactic acid is recommended for acne-prone skin because it helps balance the pH balance.

4 Strong Hair & Nails: Healthy fats are needed to moisturise and nourish hair follicles and strengthen nails. While camel milk has the same amount of protein as cow milk, it’s higher in omega-3 essential fatty acids. Since our bodies do not naturally produce omega-3 fatty acids, we must obtain them from food sources. Apart from including camel milk in your diet, other excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids are chia, flaxseed, salmon and cod liver oil.

5 Oily Hair & Dandruff: Camel milk is great for oily hair. When applied to hair, it removes excess oil. It also helps in reducing dandruff.

6 Anti-Ageing Properties: Vitamin C is an antioxidant vitamin that can help reduce oxidative stress which damages cells and causes ageing. Camel milk contains three times the amount of vitamin C than cow milk, hence, makes it an ideal choice for promoting detoxification and healthier skin cells.

Camel milk is one of the safest option to include in your beauty regime. Along with topical treatment, you can also include it in your diet. Camel milk is extremely low in lactose, which makes it easier to digest for those who are sensitive to dairy. It is also free from beta-lactoglobulin which is one of the main proteins in cow milk that triggers an allergic reaction.

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