First Goat Milk Soap

[Jerliesa]

I decided to experiment a little more this week and went on ahead and mixed up a batch of goat's milk soap. I'm really, really pleased with how the process went. I added my milk after I had mixed my lye and oils and had zero problems with acceleration. It didn't even get any warmer when I added the milk like I thought it would. I was able to layer and attempt a swirl so we'll see what it looks like tomorrow morning. I used CO, OO, Crisco shortening, Avacado oil and grape seed oil. I also added a 1 1/2 tsp of colloidal oatmeal. Can't wait to cut into it!

 

[lenarenee]

That looks so beautifully creamy....I think this recipe loves you. I can't wait for you to cut it either! What color is the swirl?

 

[Jerliesa]

And I think I'm in love with it. I actually got something resembling a swirl this time so as far as I'm concerned, this is my new go to! The swirl is pink; I think it might darken up into a brighter hot pink further along into cure. I did have titanium dioxide flecks but, I'll figure that out at a later date.

P.S. It's scented (lightly) with Hungarian lavender eo.

 

[Sagebrush]

Those look gorgeous...I love the creaminess with the soft pink.

 

[jules92207]

Gorgeous!!!

 

[Jerliesa]

Thanks so much!

 

[yadonm]

It looks like a strawberry milkshake. Yummy.

 

[Sinful7]

Yummy! Well done

 

[JusDin]

VERY nice, looks luxurious! Feels great to get such a win, doesn't it?

 

[Jerliesa]

VERY nice, looks luxurious! Feels great to get such a win, doesn't it?

Thanks! It made my month. I can't wait to make more. At this rate I'll have more than enough to give out as gifts.

 

[lenarenee]

Congrats! Those are beautiful! You should be proud!

 

[SwitzyBelle]

[FONT=&quot]Hi Everyone, I am new here! Originally I landed here trying to solve a mystery on gelled/transparent streaks and speckles that suddenly began appearing in some recent batches of the soaps I make. I was able to partially solve it, there are some very knowledgeable people on here with loads of trial and error already behind them I am very thankful. I have attached a few pics of what I am trying to troubleshoot, in case anyone has some input on it. I am learning a ton and often challenged. We craft goats milk soap from the milk our goats produce, and I have been soaping for almost 2 years, and having fun with it most of the time. Hopefully there are some other goat's milk soap artists on here At the moment, my goal is a hobby that self sustains through sales. I would love to grow and expand if it is God's will for our family to be blessed with that.[/FONT]

 

[SwitzyBelle]

Apologies, it looks like i posted my pics in the wrong place, sorry.

 

[SwitzyBelle]

The hungarian lavender soap you posted looks beautiful! I bet that will turn out to be great soap!

 

[Chookie2]

Don't you love when it all goes right. Lovely swirls and great color combo. Looks good enough to eat! LOL

 

[shaan]

Looks so good..I also made goat's milk soap,bt it was nowhere near this. what do you do to make it look so creamy,soft n yummy?

 

[Skatergirl46]

Ooh, that looks so creamy. Love the pink too.