An entrepreneurial couple has concocted an eco-friendly soap made from goats milk with a little help from their next door neighbour's herd.

Jade and Josh Connolly of Riddlesden became "obsessed" with soap-making by hand after researching how they could best use goats milk delivered by their neighbour.

Soon after the pair, who found out the milk could be healing and soothing on skin, launched Tilda's Tribe - named after the first goat they milked.

Tilda, an Anglo-Nubian goat, was their neighbours' head milker.

Now, with a flock of seven, the couple have made a range of shampoo bars and soaps - all zero-waste and plastic-free.

Jade explained this type of milk is high in Seleniun which has healing properties.

She said: "If you've got eczema or psoriasis it's got the same PH.

"My skin's like leather so I was a little sceptical.

"The feedback we've had has been amazing.

"They're saying it soothes the skin.

"They're not itching as much on a night.

"We've got a lavender one which is calming and relaxing.

"We do an unscented one.

"It's got nothing in it which helps for people that react easily."

Goats milk can also helpful for people with dry or sensitive skin - with the cream helping to boost the soap's moisturising quality.

The milk also contains Vitamin A - said to reduce lines, wrinkles, control acne and provide psoriasis relief.

The couple, who first moved into their farmhouse five years ago, is encouraging more people and businesses to "go back to these old school ways".

It said any business can find small ways to make the change, whether it's reducing packaging, using little or no tape with deliveries or in-depth market and product research.

She said: "We're not from a farming background.

"We've launched a shampoo bar to try and keep it plastic free.

"They last a little bit longer."

The range features scents from pine needles and geranium; honey and oatmeal; tea tree and charcoal; mandarin and cinnamon and more.

The business owners have also been announced as finalists in the Rural Business Awards for the North.

Tilda's Tribe has been selected for two categories: Best Rural Start Up Business and Best Rural Creative, Artisan or Crafts Business.

The pair now have to wait until October for the results - which will be revealed at The Core in Newcastle.