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What is Goats of the Gorge and who owns it?
Before launching Goats of the Gorge, owner Nick King had a VERY different career
GOATS of the Gorge are hoping they have got what it takes on Dragons' Den.
The family run business is taking on its biggest challenge yet as they face the tough investors on the BBC One show.
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What is Goats of the Gorge?
Goats of the Gorge is a company that provides goat milk based skincare products.
Their merchandise is formulated for people with sensitive skin.
Blended with natural oils, the Goats of the Gorge products range from soaps to bath salts to face creams.
They also sell shampoo to help with sensitive scalps, and clay face masks.
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Everything that is on sale has NOT been tested on animals, and is cruelty free.
Their products are also palm oil free, as well as being surfactant and sulphate free.
Who owns Goats of the Gorge?
Goats of the Gorge is a family run business which sees dad Nick King team up with sons Daniel and Ricky.
Based in Mendips, Somerset, it was Nick who started the company after spending most of his life as a police officer.
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After being injured in service, he was told he had osteoporosis and was advised to drink milk from goats as it contains high levels of calcium.
After realising the wide range of benefits this type of milk provides, he decided to take early retirement from the police force and launch his own company that uses goat milk.
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Speaking on his , Nick said: "Interested in a hobby, I attended a soap school in the Cotswolds.
"I learned the basics of cold process soap making then started developing my own recipes by substituting water for goat milk and soon the feedback from my soaps were so encouraging as it was helping a wide range of skin conditions.
The fabulous feedback that we get from our customers prompts us to keep making and to keep increasing our range.
Goats of the Gorge owner Nick King
"Taking early retirement from the police I began manufacturing a range of goats milk skincare products, selling at markets and then into retail outlets today as a result of many customer reviews."
Speaking about why he loves his business so much, Nick told : "The fabulous feedback that we get from our customers prompts us to keep making and to keep increasing our range."
What are the benefits of goats milk?
Goat milk has a whole range of benefits that can help with sensitive skin issues like eczema or psoriasis.
This is because it helps break down dead skin cells and has the same pH balance as human skin.
The explains this further: "Research shows that goats milk is beneficial when used in skincare products.
"Sometimes it is the key ingredient that helps manage and improves severe and long-term skin conditions.
"Among other elements such as essential fatty acids and triglycerides, goats milk is particularly high in vitamin A, which is very important for healthy skin.
"It helps to break down dead skin cells and stimulates healthy cell production, helping those with Eczema, Psoriasis and unexplained skin complaints, particularly very dry and sensitive skin.
"It has also been found beneficial for children with chickenpox as it helps to alleviate and prevent scratching."
How can I watch Dragon's Den?
Dragons' Den airs on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer on Thursday nights at 8pm.
Goats of the Gorge will feature on tonight's episode (March 7, 2024).
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Speaking about going on the show, the company told their Instagram followers: "You might have spotted us last week for the preview ahead of tonight's episode!
"Excited to share with you all that our family business will be on BBC1 tonight at 8pm, tune in to see how we did and learn more about us."
Dragons' Den stars - past and present
Dragons' Den has been on our screens since 2005 and sees entrepreneurs enter the Den to try and win investment for their businesses from the Dragons.
Over the years there have been many wealthy investors sitting in the famous seats, here's a rundown of them all and how long they were on the show for.
- Peter Jones - series 1 - present
- Deborah Meaden - series 3 - present
- Touker Suleyman - series 13 - present
- Sara Davies - series 17 - present
- Steven Bartlett - series 19 - present
- Duncan Bannatyne - series 1 - 12
- Rachel Elnaugh - series 1 and 2
- Doug Richard - series 1 and 2
- Simon Woodroffe - series 1
- Theo Paphitis - series 2 -10
- Richard Farleigh - series 3 and 4
- James Caan - series 5-8
- Hilary Devey - series 9 and 10
- Kelly Hoppen - series 11 and 12
- Piers Linney - series 11 and 12
- Nick Jenkins - series 13 and 14
- Sarah Willingham - series 13 and 14
- Jenny Campbell - series 15 and 16
- Tej Lalvani - series 15 - 18
- Emma Grede and Gary Neville were guest Dragons during series 21.
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