Donkey Milk in Skincare

Donkey milk skincare brings this animal-derived ingredient into face creams, toner pads, ampoules, cleansers and body care. At Dear Ohneul, our story begins with milk from our own farm in Icheon, South Korea.

Explore how to choose a formula for your routine, read the ingredient list and discover our Donkey Milk Skincare collection.

The Beauty Secret of Queens

Legend has it that Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, bathed in donkey milk to keep her skin soft, youthful, and radiant. Even today, this ancient beauty secret continues to be a sought-after ingredient in luxury skincare.

Why Donkey Milk?

Donkey milk is part of Dear Ohneul’s approach to daily skincare. Our formulas combine it with other ingredients chosen for each product, from facial moisture to cleansing and body care.

Look at the whole formula. In our ELIXIER face cream, donkey milk sits alongside glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen extract, argan oil, niacinamide and panthenol. An ingredient’s presence alone does not tell you how a finished product will perform.

Choose the right step. Compare a cream for facial moisture, an ampoule to layer before cream, toner pads for your post-cleansing routine and a lotion for body care.

Read before you choose. Check each product’s full ingredient list and directions, including fragrance and any ingredients you prefer to avoid.

Choosing Donkey Milk Skincare

Look for Donkey Milk in each product’s ingredient list. Donkey milk is animal-derived, so skincare containing it is not vegan. For ELIXIER face cream, gently massage an appropriate amount onto the face after cleansing, following your ampoule if you use one.

The Dear Ohneul Difference

Our story begins at our own donkey farm in Icheon, South Korea. Dear Ohneul brings that connection to the source into Korean skincare for everyday routines. Explore our Donkey Milk Skincare collection to compare formulas, ingredients and directions, or read about DKMEX, our donkey milk and botanical complex.