Lavender Goat Milk and Shea Butter Soap

December

2024

Lavender Goat Milk and Shea Butter Soap

Introduction

This luxurious DIY soap recipe uses lavender, goat milk, and shea butter to provide soothing, nourishing benefits. The lavender essential oil adds a calming fragrance, goat milk provides vitamins and minerals, and shea butter provides deep hydration and a creamy lather.

Benefits of DIY Lavender Goat Milk and Shea Butter Soap:

Calms and Relaxes: Lavender has a soothing aroma that helps reduce stress and anxiety.
Nourishing and Moisturizing: Rich in vitamins and fatty acids, it deeply hydrates and softens the skin.
Gentle Exfoliation: Contains lactic acid, which gently exfoliates dead skin cells, promoting a smoother complexion.
Soothes Sensitive Skin: Ideal for sensitive or irritated skin, providing a calming effect.
Improves Skin Elasticity: This can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and improve overall skin texture.

Ingredients:

10 oz. shea butter
2 oz. goat milk
1 oz. sodium hydroxide (lye)
1 oz. lavender essential oil
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 essential 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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