My Commitment to Making all Natural Goat Milk Soap
As a mother, I understand the constant concern for our children’s well-being. My journey into crafting goat milk soap began out of a personal necessity: my son’s struggle with severe skin allergies. Witnessing his discomfort, I was driven to find a gentle and truly natural solution. This led me to develop a soap where pure goat milk is the highest percentage ingredient, ensuring its skin-nourishing benefits are maximized. Every bar is made with meticulous care, incorporating only the finest all-natural ingredients, including luxurious butters, therapeutic pure essential oils, and natural colorings. This dedication to purity ensures a soap that is not only effective but also incredibly soothing and safe for even the most sensitive skin.
GOAT to SOAP : A Goat Milk Soap-Making Experience
Come visit the beautiful Diamond E Ranch and get your hands “udderly” creative! During this 90-minute hands-on experience, you’ll meet our friendly miniature dairy goats and learn how to transform farm-fresh goat milk into luxurious, all-natural soap.
Ideal for adults or mother/daughter duos, each guest will make and take home a full 3-lb loaf of custom soap (that’s up to 12 bars!). Choose your favorite scents, colors, and natural additives while learning traditional cold-process soap-making.
✦ Duration: 90 minutes
✦ Group Size: 2–4 guests
✦ Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
✦ Take Home: One full soap loaf per person
Basic and Lovely Goat Milk Soap
Handmade with Fresh Goat Milk at Diamond E Ranch
This is our signature “From Goat to Soap” recipe — simple, skin-nourishing, and perfect for everyday use. It’s gentle, moisturizing, and filled with natural goodness, just the way soap was meant to be.
The Heart of It: Fresh Goat Milk
We use 12.5 oz of fresh (or slushy frozen) goat milk from our own herd. Goat milk is:
- Naturally rich in vitamins A, B6, and E
- Gentle and moisturizing for sensitive skin
- Creamy and luxurious in lather
Freezing or slushing the milk helps preserve its nutrients and prevents scorching during the soapmaking process.
The Lye (Sodium Hydroxide)
We use 4.5 oz of Red Crown lye — a necessary ingredient that reacts with the oils (called saponification) to create actual soap. Once cured, there’s no lye left in the final product — just smooth, safe, handmade soap.
The Oils & Fats:
Our balanced blend creates a bar that’s:
- Hard and long-lasting (thanks to lard & coconut)
- Moisturizing and gentle (from olive oil)
Recipe Breakdown:
- 12 oz Olive Oil – nourishing and mild
- 11 oz Lard – gives firmness and conditioning
- 10 oz Coconut Oil – cleansing and bubbly
Scented with Vanilla Essential Oil
We add 1 oz of vanilla essential oil to give each bar a warm, comforting aroma that pairs beautifully with the natural creaminess of the goat milk.
Whether this is your first bar or one of many, we hope you enjoy using it as much as we enjoy making it with you.
Christine Erdman
Diamond E Ranch – Goat to Soap Experience
www.diamonderanch.info
Benefits of Goat Milk Soap
- Gentle Cleansing:
Goat milk soap has a pH level similar to human skin, which helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier and prevents dryness and irritation. This makes it ideal for sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, and allergies. - Rich in Vitamins and Minerals: High in Vitamin A, essential for healthy skin cell development and repair, potentially leading to a more youthful appearance and improved elasticity. Contains Vitamins B6 and B12, and minerals like selenium, contributing to overall skin health and protection against environmental damage.
- Natural Exfoliation (AHAs): Contains naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) like lactic acid, which gently slough away dead skin cells. This reveals fresher, brighter skin and can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.
- Deep Moisturization: Emollients and triglycerides in goat milk act as natural moisturizers, deeply hydrating and conditioning the skin, leaving it soft, supple, and smooth.
The Silken Secret: Unveiling the Benefits of Goat Milk in Soap
For centuries, natural ingredients have been prized for their skin-loving properties, and among them, goat milk stands out as a true superstar, especially when incorporated into soap. Far from being a trendy fad, goat milk soap offers a wealth of benefits that can transform your daily cleansing routine into a nourishing ritual.
One of the primary advantages of goat milk soap lies in its remarkably gentle nature. Rich in fatty acids, goat milk has a pH level very similar to that of human skin. This compatibility helps to maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier, preventing the dryness and irritation often associated with conventional soaps. For individuals with sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, or allergies, goat milk soap can be a soothing balm, offering a mild yet effective cleanse.
Beyond its gentleness, goat milk is packed with an impressive array of vitamins and minerals. It’s particularly high in Vitamin A, which is crucial for healthy skin cell development and repair. This can lead to a more youthful appearance and improved skin elasticity over time. Additionally, the presence of vitamins B6 and B12, along with minerals like selenium, can contribute to overall skin health and protection against environmental damage.
The natural alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), such as lactic acid, found in goat milk are another significant benefit. These mild exfoliants work to gently slough away dead skin cells, revealing fresher, brighter skin underneath. Unlike harsher chemical exfoliants, the AHAs in goat milk are naturally occurring and offer a subtle, non-irritating way to promote cell turnover, which can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.
Furthermore, the emollients and triglycerides in goat milk act as natural moisturizers, helping to hydrate and condition the skin deeply. This can leave your skin feeling remarkably soft, supple, and smooth, without the tight or stripped sensation that some soaps can cause.
In essence, using goat milk in soap is an investment in your skin’s health and well-being. From its gentle, pH-balanced cleansing to its rich nutrient profile and natural exfoliating properties, goat milk soap offers a holistic approach to skincare, leaving you with a complexion that feels pampered, nourished, and truly radiant.