Goats Milk & Honey Soap

Melt & Pour - It's that simple! No lye!

Goat milk soap base contains a great source of many vitamins and nutrients to nourish the skin. Anti-inflammatory properties of goat milk soothe itchy skin and rich fats moisturize the skin. It can help with eczema and psoriasis, and also has a nice, creamy lather. What does honey do? It imparts a light, warm, sweet scent, and the added sugar content helps increase the lather. Honey is moisturizing, clarifying, soothing, and also naturally antibacterial; because of these properties, it's fantastic for the treatment of acne, aging, and general complexion brightening. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Pound Goat’s Milk Soap Base
• 3 Tablespoons Organic Raw Honey

SUPPLIES:

• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Wire Whisk
• Measuring Spoons
• Microwave Safe Glass Bowl or Measuring Cup
• Mold
  • Any shape or size

• 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, in a spray bottle
• Yellow and Red Soap Colorant or Natural Colorant
• 1 Teaspoon Liquid Oils
  • Vitamin E Oil
  • Coconut Oil
  • Sweet Almond Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Essential Oil
• Shea or Cocoa Butter
• Botanicals
• 1/8 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 3/4 Cup Ground Coffee
• 3/4 Cup Oats

STEP 1: CHOP

Cutting through the soft soap base is easy and can be done with a kitchen knife! Dice and cube the soap block into approximately  ½” to 1” squares.

 

STEP 2: MELT

Place the cubes inside of a microwave-safe glass bowl and melt in the microwave or melt over a double broiler. Melt in 20-30 second increments, stirring well after each session, until melted to a milk consistency.

 

STEP 3: ADD HONEY

When the soap is completely melted, stir in 3 tablespoons of honey and stir with wire whisk. 

 

STEP 4: ADD OPTIONAL ITEMS

Add vitamin E oil, essential oils, colorant, coffee grounds, or oats. All optional. Soap colorant is based on personal preference. 8 drops of yellow to 2 drops of red will give a deep golden color. 5-6 drops of yellow and 1 drop of red will give a light golden color.

 

STEP 5: MELT AGAIN IF NEEDED

If the honey or additives made the soap thicken up, return it to the microwave for 20-30 seconds until milky again.

 

STEP 6: POUR

Pour the melted soap into mold. Spritzing the surface of your freshly-poured soap with 91% Isopropyl Alcohol (or higher) will break the surface tension and help release trapped air bubbles. Allow to sit undisturbed until cool. 

 

STEP 7: LET COOL

The cooling process can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on temperature and humidity levels.

 

STEP 8: POP OUT

When the soap is cool and firm, carefully remove them from the mold.

 

STEP 9: ENOJY!

Also makes a great handmade gift for friends and family! Slip a few inside a small metal tin for the perfect zero waste gift!

 

FUN FACTS:

- Goats milk melt and pour soap is a soft white soap that is blended with real goat's milk.

- Both rich and moisturizing, goat milk soap base can help keep the skin healthy with its vitamins, minerals, and proteins.

- Just about anything you add to it will evenly blend into the soap.