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Well, if it’s good enough for Cleopatra (Picture: Getty)

Milk-based skincare products are really gaining popularity at the moment.

Cleopatra bathed in the white liquid for a reason, right?

Milk is great for sensitive skin and it’s incredibly moisturising and soothing too.

The proteins in milk can improve your skin’s elasticity and the lactic acid is also a great skin softener and acts as a very gentle peel to remove dead skin cells.

So from cleansers to eye cream, here are six milk-based skincare products to introduce to your beauty routine.

Korres Milk Proteins Cleansing & Makeup Removing Wipes, £7, Look Fantastic

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These cleansing wipes from Greek brand Korres are really gentle but still manages to remove dirt, debris and makeup.

Thanks to the milk proteins in the formula, they won’t irritate sensitive skin.

And as it’s rich in amino acids, these wipes are very nourishing and hydrating too.

Make sure you follow with a proper cleanser however, as wipes on their own just aren’t enough.

Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cleanser, £30.05, Skinstore

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This creamy formula, which is a cross between a cream and a gel cleanser, is enriched with goat’s milk and natural milk proteins.

It cleans really well and keeps skin moisturised too.

Your skin will feel soft and soothed after using this luxe product but if you have incredibly sensitive skin, be aware that it does contain fragrance.

MooGoo Skin Milk Udder Cream, £8, MooGoo

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It might not have the most attractive name but this light moisturiser completely overhauls dry skin and keeps it supple, soothed and moisturised.

It’s even used in some hospitals in Australia for patients undergoing chemotherapy, who suffer from very dry and damaged skin .

Oskia Eye Wonder Eye Cream, £48, Oskia Skincare

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This hydrating, firming and radiance boosting eye serum contains milk peptides, which helps to boost collagen production and hyaluronic acid (moisture) levels for smoother skin and greater elasticity.

It’s also packed with antioxidants to protect the skin against environmental pollutants.

Freeset Donkey Milk Skin Gel Mask Aqua, £3.49, eBay

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Donkey milk (I swear) is one of the hottest up-and-coming ingredients in skincare.

Research has shown that it’s very hydrating, with four times the amount of Vitamin C as cow’s milk, and contains a whole host of other vitamins and proteins.

Team this with the hot sheet mask trend and you have this soothing, plumping, hydrating and moisturising beauty from Freeset.

Dionis Goat Milk Skincare Lip Balm, £3.37, Lucky Vitamin

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This lip balm is made from goat’s milk and shea butter.

Goat’s milk is full of Vitamin A, which has anti-ageing benefits and keeps skin healthy.

It also contains exfoliating and hydrating lactic acid and moisturising essential fatty acids.

Laura Pearson-Smith is founder and blogger at beauty, fashion & lifestyle blog A Life With Frills.

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