Classic Goat Milk Soap with Essential Oil

December

2024

Classic Goat Milk Soap with Essential Oil

Introduction:

Create a luxurious soap using Classic Goat Milk Soap with Essential Oil. This DIY recipe is easy to follow and produces a high-quality soap with moisturizing properties. Goat milk, rich in vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids, and essential oils provide a pampering experience. This soap is suitable for both beginners and seasoned soap makers.

Benefits of DIY Classic Goat Milk Soap with Essential Oil:

Nourishing and Moisturizing - Goat milk is rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins that deeply nourish and hydrate the skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and supple.
Gentle and Soothing - The natural fats and triglycerides in goat milk are gentle and non-irritating, making this soap ideal for even the most sensitive skin types.
Aromatic and Relaxing - The addition of calming essential oils creates a spa-like experience, helping you unwind and de-stress with each use.
Cleansing and Purifying - This soap effectively cleanses away dirt, oil, and impurities without stripping the skin of its natural moisture.
Long-Lasting and Economical - Homemade goat milk soap is more concentrated than commercial varieties, so a little goes a long way for a luxurious bathing experience.

Ingredients:

10 oz. shea butter
2 oz. goat milk
1 oz. sodium hydroxide (lye)
1 oz. fragrance oil (optional)
1 tsp. vitamin E oil

Instructions:

In a heat-resistant container, combine the shea butter and goat milk. Heat gently until the shea butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
In a separate container, carefully add the sodium hydroxide to the water. Stir gently until the lye is completely dissolved.
Allow both mixtures to cool to room temperature.
Slowly pour the lye solution into the shea butter and goat milk mixture, stirring constantly.
Continue stirring until the mixture reaches a trace, which is when it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Add the fragrance oil and vitamin E oil, and stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into a soap mold and allow it to cure for 4-6 weeks before using.

Lye and Goat’s Milk Calculations

-Using the following values from a Lye Calculator:

Shea butter: 0.128 oz NaOH/oz of oil

Step-by-Step Calculations:

Shea butter (10 oz): 10 oz × 0.128 = 1.28 oz NaOH
Total Lye Amount: 1.28 oz NaOH

Goat’s Milk Calculation:

Assuming a goat’s milk-to-lye ratio of 2:1 (a typical range for cold process soap): 1.28 oz NaOH × 2 = 2.56 oz goat’s milk

This Recipe was originally published in DIY Shea Butter Soap Making Recipes

Popular Soap Calculators:

SoapCalc.net: A widely used online calculator with a user-friendly interface. SoapCalc: http://www.soapcalc.net/
Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetics Guild (HSCG) Calculator https://www.soapguild.org/tools-and-resources/product-price-calculators/lye
Lye Calculator: Another popular option with a simple design. https://www.lyecalc.com/
Soap Recipe Calculator: Offers additional features like fragrance and color calculations. http://thesoapcalculator.com

There are also many YouTube Videos on how to calculate this.

Remember: Always handle lye with extreme caution. It is a strong chemical and can cause severe burns. Ensure you're following safety guidelines when working with it.

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