Shea Butter and Goats Milk Soap
Shea Butter and Goats Milk Soap
Introduction:
Embark on a luxurious DIY soap recipe journey with shea butter and goat's milk for pampering and rejuvenating skin. This blend offers gentle care, hydration, and soothing richness, suitable for all skin types. Create an opulent experience at home with this unique combination that promotes moisture retention. Whether seeking serenity or elevating your skincare routine, this homemade soap promises a touch of decadence. Enjoy the benefits of shea butter's moisturizing properties and goat's milk's creamy goodness in a nourishing and pampering soap. Treat yourself to a sensory adventure and feel pampered and revitalized every day.
Benefits of DIY Shea Butter and Goats Milk Soap:
- Intense Hydration: Shea Butter provides deep moisture, leaving the skin soft, smooth, and well-nourished.
- Rich in Vitamins: Goat’s Milk is packed with vitamins A, D, and E, which help to nourish and rejuvenate the skin.
- Gentle and Soothing: The combination of Shea Butter and Goat’s Milk is gentle, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.
- Natural Exfoliation: The lactic acid in Goat’s Milk helps to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, promoting a smoother and more radiant complexion.
- Supports Skin Barrier: The fatty acids in both Shea Butter and Goat’s Milk help to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, locking in moisture and protecting against environmental damage.
- Creamy Lather: This combination creates a luxurious, creamy lather that feels indulgent and leaves the skin feeling pampered.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound shea butter
- 1 pound coconut oil
- 1/2 pound olive oil
- 12 oz goats milk
- 6 oz sodium hydroxide
Instructions:
- Combine the sodium hydroxide and water in a heat-resistant container.
- Stir until dissolved. Melt the shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil, and castor oil together.
- Slowly add the sodium hydroxide solution to the melted oils, stirring continuously.
- Replace the water with goats milk in the lye solution.
- Add the goats milk to the mixture before pouring it into the soap mold.
- Let the soap set for 24-48 hours before cutting and curing.
Lye and Water Calculations
-Using the following values from a Lye Calculator:
- Shea butter: 0.128 oz NaOH/oz of oil
- Coconut oil: 0.183 oz NaOH/oz of oil
- Olive oil: 0.135 oz NaOH/oz of oil
Step-by-Step Calculations:
- Shea butter (16 oz): 16 oz × 0.128 = 2.048 oz NaOH
- Coconut oil (16 oz): 16 oz × 0.183 = 2.928 oz NaOH
- Olive oil (8 oz): 8 oz × 0.135 = 1.08 oz NaOH
- Total Lye Amount: 2.048 oz + 2.928 oz + 1.08 oz = 6.056 oz NaOH
Goat’s Milk Calculation:
- Assuming a goat’s milk-to-lye ratio of 2:1 (a typical range for cold process soap): 6.056 oz NaOH × 2 = 12.112 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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