Remember the Breastmilk Soap thread? This is a must see!

[Lil Outlaws]

I bumped that thread with my reply as well but if it gets lost this is it:

http://soapmakingforum.com/forum/viewto ... 167#163167

I posted to the thread originally (eons ago) that I do in fact make breastmilk soap and we LOVE it here. I was contacted because of this thread, by the producer of the Dr. Oz Show! They wanted me to come to NYC and show my soap on the show, even lather up Dr. Oz's arm with it!

I accepted of course, and it will be airing on Wednesday! (May 12th)
If you get that station, watch or TIVO it! I am the last clip here in the preview:
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/wednesday-dr-oz

That is my soap he is sniffing!
ROFL

Just sharing, I thought there is probably nobody who would appreciate handcrafted soap moreso than the SMF soapers!

 

[Twilitr]

OMG thats awesome, Congrats give us a shout-out..lol I joined after the BM thread but i would totally use it. No ick factor for me, BM has so many healing properties. I really dont see what the big deal is about it. (from a complete stranger...ok, but from a reliable source ex: friend family, then yes)

 

[Bubbles Galore]

How exciting for you.

 

[Jezzy]

Thats cool! Congratulations!! I am a bfing mama too and have wondered about that.. Thanks for sharing!

 

[carebear]

that IS exciting (BM is uber healthy when ingested by babies - I don't for a split second believe it has "healing properties" when soaped and rubbed on the skin. but still congrats.)

 

[krissy]

that is so awesome!! way to go!!

 

[naturesphilosophy]

that IS exciting (BM is uber healthy when ingested by babies - I don't for a split second believe it has "healing properties" when soaped and rubbed on the skin. but still congrats.)

sorry for getting OT, but actually, BM is really good for dry skin, diaper rash, eye infections, nose congestion, etc. it's crazy, but it really is the best thing ever created by a human, IMO.

so, back on topic. that is awesome that you got a spot on a show. i don't think we get it here, but i'll look into it.

 

[Deb]

Congratulations on being on the show!

And to the claims that breastmilk is the best thing around....

sorry, can you cite documented examples?

I mean, breast milk is simply milk for baby humans to ingest. I don't think nature ever intended it to be mixed with wood ashes and then rubbed on babies skin, do you?

And how is human milk different from cow milk from sheep milk, from seal milk....? What makes it so special? Chemically, I'm talking.


What is the science behind your claim?

 

[honor435]

ewww, sorry,. I hope your show goes well.

 

[Twilitr]

Conjuctivitis
Conjuctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is a type of eye infection that is highly contagious and very unpleasant to have. It causes the eye to become inflamed, crusted, and sore. Many people treat conjunctivitis by applying a small amount of breast milk to the affected eye. A particular antibody in the breast milk, called immunoglobulin A, prevents the pink eye bacteria from attaching to the mucosal surface of the eye. This limits the growth of the bacteria, helping to end the eye infection

http://www.pregnancy-info.net/breastfee ... lness.html

10 ways to use breastmilk, other than feeding
http://www.associatedcontent.com/articl ... tml?cat=25

 

[carebear]

Conjuctivitis
Conjuctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is a type of eye infection that is highly contagious and very unpleasant to have. It causes the eye to become inflamed, crusted, and sore. Many people treat conjunctivitis by applying a small amount of breast milk to the affected eye. A particular antibody in the breast milk, called immunoglobulin A, prevents the pink eye bacteria from attaching to the mucosal surface of the eye. This limits the growth of the bacteria, helping to end the eye infection

http://www.pregnancy-info.net/breastfee ... lness.html

10 ways to use breastmilk, other than feeding
http://www.associatedcontent.com/articl ... tml?cat=25

and how does this relate to milk which has been soaped?

while I understand that it has some effects when applied as is ("helping to end" does not equal curing, IMO), i don't buy into the idea that because something is a healthful food means that it is a great remedy when it's chemically modified and then rubbed onto the body and rinsed off.

Got any peer reviewed research or articles?

i don't buy into a lot of things, it's true - natural born cynic, but this makes me think of all the things urine will cure, if only we will drink it, bathe in it, and get massaged with it.

 

[The Queen]

Maybe someone from this thread should go over to the "what can I add to my M&P soap base to make a COMPLEXION bar" thread and suggest the semen. It might be a hot seller on etsy. Think of all the views you would get from your meta-tags alone.

I wonder if any of the actual semen properties would be left after saponification? Anyone know?

 

[honor435]

I didnt see anything on dr oz today? when is it on?

 

[Sunny]

tomorrow

 

[naturesphilosophy]

Lots of human origin ingredients find their way into health beauty products. Humans have a need to always be searching, they never seem to be satisfied.

well, if they're going to put animal urine in most then they may as well use our own products instead.

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Got any peer reviewed research or articles?

i don't buy into a lot of things, it's true - natural born cynic, but this makes me think of all the things urine will cure, if only we will drink it, bathe in it, and get massaged with it.

[url="http://www.jlr.org/cgi/conte...p://www.jlr.org/cgi/content/abstract/43/2/350[/url] a study done to show how they researched retinol A properties in BM that requires saponification, where in the end, there is still retinol A retained.
[url="http://www.us.edu.pl/uniwers...w.us.edu.pl/uniwersytet/jednos ... 4_AC16.pdf[/url] and here is a study on the vitamin E being extracted after saponification, which resulted in higher levels than without.

both used KOH for saponification because it would be a little hard to extract it from a bar of soap, rather than a liquid, i assume.

 

[heyjude]

Congrats to you!!! I remember that thread well. I offered to make soap for a nursing coworker which she turned down (much to my relief )- felt it might be a tad too up close and personal.

I look forward to catching you on tv!



Jude

 

[carebear]

Got any peer reviewed research or articles?

i don't buy into a lot of things, it's true - natural born cynic, but this makes me think of all the things urine will cure, if only we will drink it, bathe in it, and get massaged with it.

[url="http://www.jlr.org/cgi/conte...p://www.jlr.org/cgi/content/abstract/43/2/350[/url] a study done to show how they researched retinol A properties in BM that requires saponification, where in the end, there is still retinol A retained.
[url="http://www.us.edu.pl/uniwers...w.us.edu.pl/uniwersytet/jednos ... 4_AC16.pdf[/url] and here is a study on the vitamin E being extracted after saponification, which resulted in higher levels than without.

both used KOH for saponification because it would be a little hard to extract it from a bar of soap, rather than a liquid, i assume.

Actually I used to study the vitamin A content of carrots by extracting it through saponification to analyze it - I know that it makes it through that process Food science is a delightful degree

Now, what about all the "cures" - will the antibacterial parts survive? and the other miracles of externally applied BM?

 

[Twilitr]

directly from the DR. him self

"Breast Milk Soap for Dry Skin

Method: This soap consists mostly of olive oil and breast milk. The bar lathers up into a rich creamy treatment for eczema and dry skin

Verdict: It works! Breast milk contains lactic acid, a form of alpha-hydroxy acid which is a natural skin exfoliatant. It also has lactoferrin, which is a good anti-inflammatory and helps to shed the outer layer of the skin and unclog pores. You can use yogurt as a substitute for the breast milk. It also contains lactic acid and is readily available. Try the recipe below and see if it works for you.

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/viewers- ... =2#gallery

 

[dagmar88]

Readily available? I'll pass on that and just go for buttermilk instead.

 

[naturesphilosophy]

Readily available? I'll pass on that and just go for buttermilk instead.

lol, i believe that was in reference to the yogurt as a replacement