Goat Milk Soap with Melt-and-Pour Base
This easy goat milk soap recipe uses a melt-and-pour goat milk soap base, shea butter, and essential oils. This is an excellent recipe for first-time soap making.
Equipment
- A microwaveable glass bowl. I used my large 2 quart glass batter bowl.
Ingredients
- Soap Molds I used a 3.1"( L ) X 2.3"(W) X 1.3"(H) rectangle mold like this.
- 1 pound Goat Milk Soap Base
- 1 Teaspoon Essential Oils I used Lavender (optional) (SEE NOTE A)
- I had some Shea Butter so I added a little bit (optional) (SEE NOTE B)
- Spray bottle with 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Dried lavender buds
Instructions
- Cut the soap base into 1" squares.
- One pound of soap base will make 4 bars of 3"x2"x1" soap, so don't melt more than the number of molds you have.
- If you are adding any additional solid butters, add them now. KEEP ALL ADDITIONS, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL OILS, TO LESS THAN 2 TEASPOONS PER POUND OF SOAP BASE.
- Microwave in 15- 20 second intervals, stirring after each interval. Continue until just melted. Don't overcook it!
- Add essential oils and any other liquid oil (See NOTE A and B)
- Pour melted and scented soap into your soap molds.
- If bubbles develop, spritz them with the alcohol.
- Sprinkle with dried lavender (optional)
- Let sit undisturbed for 4-6 hours or longer, depending on humidity. Make sure it has fully hardened before removing the soap from the molds.
Notes
NOTE A - Make sure the essential oil is skin safe. Avoid potpourri, candle scents, or other craft oils. Add no more than two teaspoons of TOTAL OIL, including any additional carrier oils or butter.
NOTE B - You don't need to add any additional solid or liquid oils; I had it on hand and am looking to use it up. If you choose to add solid or liquid oils, ensure the TOTAL OIL added, including essential oil, is less than two teaspoons per pound of melt-and-pour base.
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