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Beekman soap

bargainsgirl — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 02:11:39 GMT

Does anyone use the big bars on the face? Are they meant to be all over soap or just body soap? So many products and it gets confusing....

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brandiwine — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 03:09:10 GMT

I find beekmans soap to be drying. Check out the ingredient list and how far down goats milk is. There are other brands whose 1st ingredient is goats milk. I use Goat milk stuff and hopefully others can recommend other brands and then you can compare.

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Linmo — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 04:55:34 GMT

@bargainsgirlIn contrast to @brandiwine, I use Beekman's soaps on my face and body in the shower every day and do not find them drying at all. The dry patch on one of my legs has completely gone away. I alternate between the Vanilla Absolute and Ylang Ylang fragrances. If I'm not 100% because of illness or whatever reason, they give me a boost.

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tucsongal — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 05:25:59 GMT

I think they are intended for the body but maybe some people use the pure/unscented on their face. Sorry I can’t tell you more, but I wouldn’t personally use bar soap on my face. I love it in the shower though—so moisturizing I don’t really need lotion.

Oops just read @Linmo‘s reply and she uses it on her face and likes it 🙂

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 10:25:48 GMT

On a regular basis, I prefer a separate facial cleanser. That said, in a lazy or hurried situation I have used a Beekman bar on occasion without any negative side effects.

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JYWilliams — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 18:37:59 GMT

I have used the Pure bar on my face.

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conlt — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 19:24:37 GMT

The other day I was in the shower and used the Fig Beekman soap on my face and I did not find it drying at all. Try it.

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kermiefrog — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 21:08:23 GMT

I use Beekman soap on face and body and it is never drying. I love how my skin feels after using it.

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Texasmouse — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 21:25:13 GMT

I agree with @brandiwine and although I wouldn't hesitate to use goat milk soap on my face, firstly, it would have to be fragrance-free (your skin can develop a fragrance allergy at any time) and secondly, goat milk would have to be the first ingredient or, at least, very close to the top. There are MANY sites that sell goat milk products whose ingredient lists are simple and not a mile long like Beekmans'.

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UMDTerpFan — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:10:02 GMT

Agree that goats milk is way down the list of ingredients. I bought a 4 piece soap set and a kit with soap & body lotion based on the talk here & I was not impressed. I would not use the soap on my face. And their body lotion doesn't do anything for my dry skin. I suggest trying Silly Goats products. They are organic and use 25% goats milk in their soaps. I allso bought their body lotion which is very moisturizing and their face lotion which I also like & recommend. Another thing is that Beekman puts dimethicone in its face & body lotions.

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Hershey2 — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 01:49:19 GMT

This is not good to hear as I bought some for my SIL for Christmas.

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brandiwine — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 22:18:45 GMT

@UMDTerpFan Thanks for another site for a quality goat milk soap and lotion. I'll have to give them a try. I really think it's important to check out ingredients, not rely on the hard sell.

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momoftwo2007 — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 22:22:58 GMT

@Hershey2 wrote:
This is not good to hear as I bought some for my SIL for Christmas.

@Hershey2 I am sure your SIL would love it. I have some Beekman soaps, and I enjoy using them.

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Ibby114 — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:24:14 GMT

I've been trying Beekman products slowly since they came to HSN- and I've only bought the unscented/Pure variety. I contacted the company with a few questions about their products -- and in conversation they told me the unscented options contain extra goat milk and are the most nourishing. So far so good with my 9 oz soap, the NJ/NY winter will be most telling though!

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blackhole99 — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 22:37:36 GMT

I have used the Beekman soaps on my face and do not find it drying. My husband uses the vanilla absolute on his face and he would be the first to complain about it if it made his skin dry out.

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posterchild — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 23:23:25 GMT

@Hershey2 - never fear, your SIL will probably love Beekman. There are some who dislike the product and/or the vendor and consistently post negative comments and refer people to other vendors. Ounce for ounce Beekman soap is as good a deal as some of the other sites (especially being triple milled). They do use powdered goat milk in most of their soaps, which does make it lower on the ingredients list, since ingredients are listed by weight and not quantity.

For what it’s worth, I’ve tried many different goat milk soaps, including one mentioned in this thread. I personally find Beekman to be the best and least drying. I like fine soaps and also use olive oil soap...like goat milk soap, they aren’t all created equal, either, and there are many different opinions about which are the best. The great news is that there are so many choices that there’s something for everybody.

My guess is that your SIL will be very, very happy with her gift.

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Lavenderjunkie — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 23:54:42 GMT

I tend to have dry skin and have used Beekman soap on my face with no problems. I've also used the body cream on my face. In general, for facial use I prefer the unscented. Beekman does have a special facial soap that they say is more gentle.

Something else to consider, depending upon the type of makeup you use, different products will be better for removing the makeup. Beekman also makes facial wipes. I don't find these drying either and use them regularly at night. Soap in the shower in the am, facial wipes at night.

I like the Beekman soaps, body cream, hand cream, and lip balm. I also like Perlier products.

And I just tried the Beekman cuticle cream and hand salve. The Beekman cuticle cream and hand salve are the best products I've found for my cracking 'winter' hands. I can see the difference between these products and others with a single use.

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bells4me — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:24:31 GMT

I have been using Beekman soap for almost 3 years. It’s expensive, has very little goats milk & is a powder form. I now buy locally from a maker who uses fresh goat milk. I prefer Josie’s body butter to Beekman’s. I do love their wipes and lip balm. The shampoo bars were the worst beauty product I’ve ever bought, the liquid may work better but wasn’t out then.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:29:50 GMT

I've used it in a pinch (for just face) but I have the triple milk facial bar which is wonderful IMO. I used to have very dry skin from being in the sun all the time -- now my skin actually is soft & glows.

I use their Triple Milk facial system- and I exofoliate everyday (gentle enough) and use their cleanser.

I got a great deal during the marathon normally $135 but picked up the 4 piece set for $55. (Of course, its certainly overpriced but what beauty products arent!)

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Bernie — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 05:15:12 GMT

I tried Beekman soaps for my dry itchy skin and wasn’t impressed. Too heavily fragranced with unnecessary ingredients. Take a look at Bend Soaps. That’s all I use now for facial and body cleansing. It has helped my skin conditions. Very happy with it;very lightly fragranced with natural oils.