How To Make Goat Milk Soap
With a hydrating combination of ingredients to heal dry, irritated, and sensitive skin, this DIY goat milk soap is just what you need this winter.
Yield: 6 bars of soap
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Soap mold
- Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
Materials
- 2 pounds melt-and-pour soap (Any kind will do, but I combined shea butter and oatmeal soap base.)
- ½ cup powdered goat's milk
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 tablespoon almond oil
- 30 drops carrot seed essential oil
- 30 drops myrrh essential oil
Instructions
- Chop the soap base into small cubes and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until completely melted.
- Add the powdered goat milk, honey, and oils. Whisk well to get rid of any clumps.
- Pour the soap into your mold and set aside to cool. Once it’s solidified, use a sharp knife to cut the soap into bars.
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Notes
Once removed from the mold, allow the bars of soap to sit out uncovered so they can harden completely. While it’s not completely necessary to do this, harder soap will last longer because it won’t dissolve quite as fast in the shower.
Feel free to substitute any traditional cow’s milk powder in place of the goat’s milk. Vegans can substitute coconut milk powder.