I'm sharing this story because I thought it was interesting:For those that make Goats Milk soap, do you find that it's a nicer soap overall? I see a lot of people making it and I've never used goats milk, but some people swear by it.
it sounds like you've used both raw and canned GM
I have not used raw - this is what I smell when I have bought other people's GM Soap and I know they raise their own goats. Canned is not as bad, and as I can buy the small can and have very little waste after making the soap that is what I use. I have not tried powder, but I was wondering the same thing! Unfortunately the smallest can of powder I can get locally is close to $20, so I haven't tried it. I did try a tester lotion from a local maker who uses GM powder, and I didn't like it - although, she does not use preservatives so I'm concerned that the funky smell may have been a combination of the powdered GM and possibly contamination. Here again, no one else could smell what I did (the maker even told me "it's in your head") so I may be more sensitive. No one else in my house has ever been bothered by GM soaps (not even the 100% lard bar that I had to banish to the other bathroom because I could smell it when I walked in the room).I wonder if using the powder will have the same properties? Possibly without the smell?
I hope so too!I've never noticed a smell before, but the last batch I made with oatmeal as an exfoliant. The smell when first made was rank. It's been aging for about 4 weeks now and the smell is totally gone. Maybe it'll work that way for your soaps too....
I have not used raw - this is what I smell when I have bought other people's GM Soap and I know they raise their own goats. Canned is not as bad, and as I can buy the small can and have very little waste after making the soap that is what I use. I have not tried powder, but I was wondering the same thing! Unfortunately the smallest can of powder I can get locally is close to $20, so I haven't tried it.
I did try a tester lotion from a local maker who uses GM powder, and I didn't like it - although, she does not use preservatives so I'm concerned that the funky smell may have been a combination of the powdered GM and possibly contamination.
Here again, no one else could smell what I did (the maker even told me "it's in your head") so I may be more sensitive. No one else in my house has ever been bothered by GM soaps (not even the 100% lard bar that I had to banish to the other bathroom because I could smell it when I walked in the room).
I have a friend with a herd of goats and she freezes her milk solid before she adds the lye. She's actually the one who got me into soapmaking because she was putting cool pics on FBI’m late on this conversation as this is kidding season and just watched my last goat doe have two kids yesterday. After reading this thread I thought maybe as a goat owner I might add some thoughts. I started making goat milk soap because I have goats. But first I made cheese, used it in coffee, ice cream etc. My family members weren’t so sure whether they wanted to try it...but after learning the key to really good goat milk ... Goat milk can taste or smell funny for a lot of reasons. If the milking does are too close to the bucks is one. What they’re fed could be another... garlic doesn’t help . And very important.. to get the milk cold quick. Also, it doesn’t store in the refrigerator very long. I’ve been lucky if it stores as long as 10 days, but a week is average— this is raw goat milk. So, I freeze mine quick for soap. So far I’ve been lucky with not having any disturbing soap smells to the people who’ve tried my soap but that of course could change. Everyone is different . I did try some goat milk from the store and it had a funky smell and taste so I finally understood what some people say about it. I wouldn’t buy that again. But fresh goat milk that’s immediately chilled doesn’t seem to have a difference from cows milk is what I’ve been told ( and I agree) and it’s creamier. If I didn’t have goats and control the milk, I might stick with powder myself....
Knowing that I’ll be using the milk for soap, it goes straight to the freezer after straining straight from milking the goats!I have a friend with a herd of goats and she freezes her milk solid before she adds the lye. She's actually the one who got me into soapmaking because she was putting cool pics on FB
I too have goats and I LOVE their milk!! Just waiting for my oils to come in and then I'll be trying my hand at soap making with their milk. I'm super excited!I’m late on this conversation as this is kidding season and just watched my last goat doe have two kids yesterday. After reading this thread I thought maybe as a goat owner I might add some thoughts. I started making goat milk soap because I have goats. But first I made cheese, used it in coffee, ice cream etc. My family members weren’t so sure whether they wanted to try it...but after learning the key to really good goat milk ... Goat milk can taste or smell funny for a lot of reasons. If the milking does are too close to the bucks is one. What they’re fed could be another... garlic doesn’t help . And very important.. to get the milk cold quick. Also, it doesn’t store in the refrigerator very long. I’ve been lucky if it stores as long as 10 days, but a week is average— this is raw goat milk. So, I freeze mine quick for soap. So far I’ve been lucky with not having any disturbing soap smells to the people who’ve tried my soap but that of course could change. Everyone is different . I did try some goat milk from the store and it had a funky smell and taste so I finally understood what some people say about it. I wouldn’t buy that again. But fresh goat milk that’s immediately chilled doesn’t seem to have a difference from cows milk is what I’ve been told ( and I agree) and it’s creamier. If I didn’t have goats and control the milk, I might stick with powder myself....
@MaryinOK I made my first batch of ZNSC with goat milk added - and it is lovely!
I use goat's milk as the liquid and mix the lye in as usual except that the milk is frozen and the container surrounded by ice to keep it cool. Slowly sprinkle the lye which melts the milk. when all the lye is added and well stirred, let it cool to a fairly low temp like 105 or 100. Add to the oils as usual. After putting into the mold I put it in the frig over night to prevent any scorching. Makes a lovely very mild creamy soap. Here's the link from brambleberryOooh! I would LOVE to do that. Would you share how you added the milk (and how much) to the brine? Or did you just sub the milk for the water in the brine?
I use goat's milk as the liquid and mix the lye in as usual except that the milk is frozen and the container surrounded by ice to keep it cool. Slowly sprinkle the lye which melts the milk. when all the lye is added and well stirred, let it cool to a fairly low temp like 105 or 100. Add to the oils as usual. After putting into the mold I put it in the frig over night to prevent any scorching. Makes a lovely very mild creamy soap. Here's the link from brambleberry
https://www.brambleberry.com/in-the...s/creamy-goat-milk-soap-project/PS000018.html
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