Donkey Milk is the natural milk produced by donkeys, usually processed in powder form to be used as an ingredient to avoid rancidity. It was a common ingredient used by the Egyptians as a natural elixir of a long life, full of healing, nutritional and rejuvenating properties for the skin. It’s also a well-known fact that Cleopatra used donkey milk baths as a skin beauty treatment. So what makes it such a rejuvenating ingredient and what role does it play in the modern personal care industry?
Donkey milk is the closest substitute for women’s breast milk based on its pH level and nutritional makeup. It is rich in vitamin E, amino acids, vitamins A, B1, B6, C, D, E, Omega 3 and 6. It contains high amounts of calcium and has four times less fat than cow’s milk. To add to all these great nutrients, its youth-keeping properties are caused by retinol found in the milk. These properties make it a very special ingredient in cosmetic products.