Liquid Goat Milk Soap
Liquid goat milk soap
When you make goat milk soap, the bars have to go through a process of saponification. They have to cure for 5-6 weeks before use. I have been making soap at home and trying a few different combinations of essential oils. Therefore I have several curing batches of soap at home. I read about making liquid soap and saw that you use an uncured bar to create it. Of course, I tried it and it worked.
I chopped up one of my lavender and tea tree oil bars of soap. I placed it in a small saucepan with 3 cups of water. I slowly heated the pan while stirring until the soap melted. Then I added 4 tablespoons of glycerin and 1/2 tsp of grapefruit seed extract. Then I poured it into a glass soap dispenser.
I was surprised at how much soap I made. One bar made about 36 ounces of liquid soap. It filled up my pretty glass container and then I had to use an old liquid soap bottle that we had just finished using. I did not have to add an more essential oils because the lavender oil already in the bar soap was enough. The soap smells fresh and clean.
I am very excited because I have not been able to trust even the all-natural and pure liquid soaps on the market. If they list their ingredients then you will see sodium laurel sulfate. However, most soaps do not even list their ingredients. I prefer using liquid soap at the kitchen sink. Now I have a good homemade soap alternative.
The liquid soap is more thick than store-bought soap, maybe I need to add a little more water. I will keep experimenting. As you rub it into your hands a gentle lather builds and your skin feels silky. It rinses off well and leaves your hands with a soft scent of lavender. I really like the soap. I am so happy that it is possible to make homemade liquid goat milk soap.
I found your website looking for information on homesteading in Texas. My family is wanting to buy land soon and become more self sufficent. I have been wanting to do this for years. Now with this economic down turn I see the need more than ever. I already homeschool my child so the next step is to change our lifestyle! Do you have reciepes for making bar soaps! I have just started switching from all the chemical products to organic but I want more choices in scents. Everyone has their own idea of what smells good.
Fran,
I wish you and your family luck in your future homesteading venture. You are doing it right, one step at a time. It is the only way that you will be able to do it, in my opinion. Yes, I have published my recipe for goat milk soap. It is in the article, “Making Goat Milk Soap.”
I think you would also enjoy How I Became a Soap-Maker.
I also have recipes for laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, etc.
Please enjoy my site.
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Hello,
I enjoyed reading your write up on liquid soap. Could you please tell me the ounces of your bars of soap in relation to the recipe.
Thank you
Christina,
I am sorry but I don’t know how many ounces my bars of soap are? I will try to determine the answer to your question and get back with you.
Lara
Howdy from East Texas!
How long do you wait to make liquid soap from your bars of soap? I see where you use “uncured bars”. Have you ever tried to use a cured bar? I wonder what would happen? Looking forward to your reply!
Ms.Nettie
Troup, Texas
Before I made the liquid soap, the bars had cured for two weeks. It was not purposeful. It was just when I wanted to make the liquid version. I would assume that you would have to wait a minimum of 48 hours. I have not tried a cured bar. If you try, please let me know how it goes. I thought the recipe was a great way to use uncured bars of soap.
Thanks,
Lara
Thanks so much Ms. Lara! Will do! I have been making Goat Milk Soap for a little while, and I had a lady ask me if I had the Liquid Goat Milk Soap…I have been using the recipe book “Milk-Based Soaps” by Casey Makela…wonderful recipes..but did not have the “Liquid Soaps”…I will let you know what happens…let’s Pray it might just work! On another note, I read where you got caught up in grass fires, we had to evacuate last week with about 20 other families…it was scary stuff, but my husband and I had a Peace about it! Father God has our Backs! Have a Blessed Day my Friend!
Angel Hugs,
Ms.Nettie
Hebrews 13:5
Ms. Nettie,
I love the way you write. It makes me just want to reach out and give you a hug. Stay safe and happy soap-making.
Lara