Goat Milk Soap Base Recipe

Goat milk soap bars share incredible benefits for both sensitive and dry skin. These homemade goat milk melt and pour soap bars are simple to make and can be customized to suit any needs.

I have recently renewed my love for soap making, soap bars specifically. Making handmade soap bars has become almost therapeutic for me. I have dabbled in both melt and pour recipes as well as a few cold process bars and love everything about both.

Using a melt and pour soap base eliminates the need to mix the lye, which can be scary; I decided to go the melt and pour route for these homemade goat milk soap bars. One, because we are making several variations, and two, I'm not totally sure about mixing lye with goat's milk.

Melt and pour soaps are great when it comes to adding your own finishing touches. Once the bar is melted down, you can add in essential oils for scent, dried flowers for decorations, and mica powders for color. That is the fun part after all.

EASIEST SOAP BAR RECIPE

Melt and pour soap bases make it very easy to make your own soap. You won't need any special equipment, lye, scales, or thermometers for these soap bars.

All you need is a melt and pour soap base and any additional additives that you wish to add to your soap. I am using a goat milk melt and pour soap bar, but you can use any kind that you want.

Other great options are shea butter, aloe vera, glycerin, coconut milk, or honey soap bases. Your specific skin type will help determine which soap base is best for you.

WHICH MELT AND POUR SOAP BASE IS BEST?

Coffee melt and pour soap bars with coffee beans around them.

As mentioned above, you can choose any melt and pour soap base. Your skin type and what you're going for; whether it be to moisturize, cleanse or soothe, there is a melt and pour soap base for you.

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GOAT MILK SOAP

Goat milk has amazing benefits for the skin, especially for someone with sensitive skin. It is a good source of vitamin A and fatty acids and can help reduce acne. A goat milk soap base will make a very creamy traditional soap bar.

SHEA BUTTER SOAP BASE

Shea butter soap base is very moisturizing and will not clog pores. It works as a natural sunscreen as shea butter can block UV rays. Shea butter can reduce signs of scars and soothe burns.

ALOE VERA SOAP BASE

Someone with extremely dry and damaged skin would benefit from choosing an aloe vera soap base. Aloe vera is very moisturizing and can relieve dry, itchy skin. It can soothe burns, cuts, and other skin imperfections.

GLYCERIN SOAP BASE

Glycerin soap bases are good to use for those that have eczema, psoriasis, or flaky skin. It is also a great base to use for those who are acne-prone. Glverin makes a clear soap bar and is fun to use with dried flowers.

COCONUT MILK SOAP BASE

Coconut milk and coconut oil have overtaken the beauty world! Coconut is known for its amazing benefits it has on the skin. It can remove dead skin cells while moisturizing the skin, leaving the skin soft and smooth.

Coconut milk soap base is a good option for sensitive skin.

GOAT MILK MELT AND POUR SOAP BAR RECIPES

I am going to give you a few variations to try with your melt and pour goat milk soap base. Mix and match or come up with your own recipe; soap making can be so much fun!

COFFEE GOAT MILK SOAP BAR

Goat milk coffee melt and pour soap bar in white paper and whole coffee beans around it.

This soap bar can be used to gently exfoliate the skin. If you have sensitive skin, be sure to test this bar in a small area before using it all over. The added vanilla and sandalwood are totally optional but gives this melt and pour soap bar a wonderful scent.

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds goat milk soap base
4 teaspoons used coffee grounds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 drops sandalwood essential oil

INSTRUTIONS

Cut the soap base into small cubes.
Place cubes in a double boiler. Heat over medium heat until melted.
Remove from heat and add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir well.
Pour into soap molds.
Pop-out of molds once they are completely hardened, about 24 hours.

FRESH LEMON GOAT MILK SOAP BAR

Lemon soap bars stacked on white tea towel with fresh lemons behind them.

I love adding fruit zest and citrus essential oils to melt and pour soap bars. These lemon goat milk soap bars are very cleansing and purifying. The added lemon essential oil adds a very crisp and fresh scent.

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds goat milk soap base
4 teaspoons lemon zest
10 drops lemon essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut the soap base into small cubes.
Place cubes in a double boiler. Heat over medium heat until melted.
Remove from heat and add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir well.
Pour into soap molds.
Pop-out of molds once they are completely hardened, about 24 hours.

NOTE: If you want the lemon zest to stay on top of the soap bars rather than mixed throughout, wait to put the zest on until the bar is partially hardened.

CHARCOAL GOAT MILK SOAP BARS

Charcoal melt and pour soap bars in white bowl.

Activated charcoal is used to pull toxins and poisons out of the body. It helps to relieve rashes, bug bites, and other skin irritations. I use charcoal to make a draw salve to keep on hand for emergencies.

This soap would be perfect to use during the summertime when bug bites and poison ivy are more active.

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds goat milk soap base
4 teaspoons activated charcoal
10 drops cedarwood essential oil

Cut the soap base into small cubes.
Place cubes in a double boiler. Heat over medium heat until melted.
Remove from heat and add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir well.
Pour into soap molds.
Pop-out of molds once they are completely hardened, about 24 hours.

BENEFITS OF GOAT MILK SOAP

Goat milk soap is a gentle yet effective cleaner. These goat milk soap bars can be used on the face, lathers up well and soothes the skin.

Reduces skin imperfections such as acne
Slows the signs of aging
Gentle and cleansing
Moisturizing and hydrating
Provides a protective barrier
Soothes sensitive skin

GOAT MILK MELT AND POUR SOAP BASE

Melt and pour soap bars are fun to make with kids because the lye is already mixed in and safe for them to use. Lye is needed to make any soap bar, but the dirty work is already done for you when you start with a melt and pour base.

All soap bases start with lye, water, and oils. After that, the other ingredients are added to make it a particular soap bar. Common add-ins are goat milk, shea butter, and honey.

More Suggested Soap Bar Recipes to Try

Laundry Soap Bar
Dish Soap Bar
Moisturizing Body Soap Bar
Shampoo Bars
Clear Glycerin Soap

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 20 minutes

Difficulty easy

Materials

2 pounds goat milk soap base
4 teaspoons used coffee grounds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 drops sandalwood essential oil

Tools

Soap molds
Double boiler

Instructions

Cut the soap base into small cubes.
Place cubes in a double boiler over medium heat, heat until melted.
Remove from heat and add in the rest of the ingredients. Stir well.
Pour into soap molds.
Pop-out of molds once they are completely hardened, about 24 hours.