If there's one ingredient to try over summer, it's deer milk - the 'liquid gold' of skincare.
New Zealand brand Kotia has been shaking up the beauty industry with its best-selling Hydrating Day Cream SPF15 - with shoppers raving about the 'game-changing' formula for leaving their skin feeling firmer, smoother and plumper.
The face cream has been clinically proven to increase hydration by 99 per cent and enhance skin barrier function in just 24 hours, with shoppers reporting seeing a noticeable reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and signs of ageing.
"What sets the dermatology-tested formula apart in a saturated market is its hero ingredient: the world's first skincare made with 100 per cent pure New Zealand deer milk."
According to science, deer milk boasts an impressive number of antioxidants, nutrients and anti-inflammatory agents such as vitamin A, folic acid, vitamin E and vitamin D3 - all of which have been shown to help protect the skin and prevent lines and wrinkles.
"The skincare ingredient was discovered by chance in Aotearoa after Dianne, one of the milkers working with the deer, noticed her hands were becoming smoother, softer and more youthful - despite years of hard farm work wreaking havoc on her skin."
Kotia shoppers reported seeing results after 28 days of using Hydrating Day Cream SPF15. The deeply hydrating formula is so popular it won the coveted 'Best Nourishing Day Cream' at the prestigious Prevention Beauty Awards of 2024. In the brand's clinical findings, women reported seeing glowing results after consistent use.
"Suited to those who struggle to find a moisturiser that 'isn't too rich or too light', the Hydrating Day Cream with SPF15 'lands right in the middle'. The deer milk has been shown to have high fat, protein and amino acid content."
The Hydrating Day Cream can be purchased on its own or as part of a bundle. For those looking to overhaul their skincare routine can get the Glow-Getter bundle which includes several products like Regenerating Night Cream and Purifying Toner.
"Fans describe it as a 'luxurious day spa in a bottle'. Many revealed it's an 'absolute must-have' while others raved that it has been part of their daily skincare routine for years."
'Kotia's moisturiser is a spa day in a bottle. It's luxurious and keeps my skin beautifully hydrated,'one said.
'I've ditched my old moisturiser for this one. My skin is noticeably more hydrated... completely converted,'another raved.
'Radiant skin in a bottle... lightweight yet incredibly hydrating... permanent fixture in my skincare routine,'added another.
'A game-changer... never experienced such intense hydration from a moisturiser before,'revealed another user.
Kotia now won 11 awards for its popular skincare range. Known for its science-backed products, Kotia employs safe milking processes ensuring stress-free environments for animals.
"Our milking process is designed to be quick... we've observed that hinds respond more positively to female handlers," Kotia stated on its website.
The hinds produce an abundance ensuring enough supply even post-milking while living healthily on nutrient-rich diets provided by Kotia farms.