milk and spoil question

[AF_SOAP]

I figured that instead of using water I would use milk. Maybe make it more conditioning and get a creamy texture. But I was wondering in soaps like Castile that have to age for a long time, would there be any spoilage due to the longer time it needs to sit on a shelf and cure?

I have fresh lavender infusing in olive oil and plan on topping the soap with fresh lavender but was wanting to see what someone thought about the milk part?

 

[Obsidian]

My first soap was made with goats milk, its now 10 months old and no spoilage.

 

[AF_SOAP]

Is goats milk preferred? Or could you get the same effects/benefits with cows milk?

 

[Obsidian]

Cows milk is just as good as goats milk. Personally, I like using coconut milk the best. I do a 50/50 water/coco milk mix, due to the high fat content in coconut milk, it will increase your SF by 5% or so.

 

[AF_SOAP]

Thanks obsidian! Does anyone know or can you tell a difference in using milk based liquid over just plain water.

I know another liquid people use is beer and its suppose to be more conditioning depending on the beer but with milk I wonder if the lye would kill most of the gentle subtle qualities it might give.

I'm just wondering the main differences between milk and water in say a %100 Castile soap for instance.

 

[Beryl]

Thanks obsidian! Does anyone know or can you tell a difference in using milk based liquid over just plain water.

I know another liquid people use is beer and its suppose to be more conditioning depending on the beer but with milk I wonder if the lye would kill most of the gentle subtle qualities it might give.

I'm just wondering the main differences between milk and water in say a %100 Castile soap for instance.

I make 100% Castile and replace half the water with sheep milk. It makes a beautiful soap.

 

[Beryl]

Milk Soap

I make a variety of sheep milk soap and Lavender is still the most popular. You can definitely tell the difference in a milk soap by the suds as they are much creamier than soaps made without milk.

 

[seven]

i would be very curious if i'm able to differentiate milk vs non milk soaps in a blind lather test. hmmmm....

 

[Patrick]

I use evap milk

I use evaporated milk

 

[BabyPickles106]

When you say it is creamier; do you mean the bubbles?

 

[DeeAnna]

I use beer for its label appeal and for lots of lather. Can't say I think it's more conditioning, compared with the same recipe made with water.

 

[cmzaha]

I use beer for its label appeal and for lots of lather. Can't say I think it's more conditioning, compared with the same recipe made with water.

I agree with the label appeal and bubbles. When my customers ask what the beer does I tell them it adds bubbles