Goat Milk Soap

Many people are familiar with the lotion that you either squirt out of a tube or pump out of a bottle.  At Goat Milk Stuff, we instead make a solid lotion which is healthier for your skin because it doesn't require any chemical preservatives.  It leaves your skin soft and smooth and many people much prefer the solid lotion once they've made the switch.

Switching from chemical deodorants or anti-perspirants to a natural deodorant can sometimes cause a detoxification rash, even if you are not allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients.  Follow these simple instructions to detoxify your armpits so you can switch to a natural deodorant with ease.

All of the goat milk soaps from Goat Milk Stuff are gluten free.  We even use certified gluten free rolled oats in our Purity Scrub and OMH Scrub soaps to make sure there is not cross-contamination.  So you can trust these goat milk soaps not to aggravate gluten senstive skin.

Activated bamboo charcoal is said to be capable of drawing dirt and bacteria out of our skin and absorbing it through the charcoal pores. This may help deter acne or other skin conditions. The uneven surface of charcoal may also have the ability to absorb dead skin cells, thereby exfoliating the skin and helping to keep it clean and smooth.

Everyone loves the smell of cherries in their goat milk soaps and lotions, but bitter almond essential oil (which naturally smells like cherries) can only be used with extreme caution. For safety's sake, we avoid using straight bitter almond essential oil. Instead we use a bitter almond blend to scent almond goat milk soaps and lotions.

The reason we can add milk to goat milk soap without it going bad is because soap goes through a chemical reaction called saponification. This reaction takes the inputs and produces soap and glycerin as the outputs. The properties of the milk are in the soap, but it's no longer milk, so it doesn't spoil or grow bacteria. Unfortunately, lip balms and lotions do not undergo this same reaction.

Jewelweed is a plant that is often used by herbalists to relieve poison ivy symptoms. We wildharvest fresh jewelweed and infuse it in oils and then use those to make a jewelweed soap and jewelweed salve. This goat milk soap is safe to use before and after trips into poison ivy infested areas, as well as on poison ivy rashes. We do not add any scent to the soap.

Lavender Essential Oil is derived from the pretty purple flower tops of lavender plants and is easily recognized by its floral, fresh, and sweet aroma. It not only smells great but also provides many other benefits to the user. From chest congestion to skin relief, this lovely smelling fragrance is versatile in many ways and is a great addition to your goat milk soap.

Lemongrass essential oil can have one of two distinct aromas. It can be lemon/citrusy or rosy, depending on the type of lemongrass it is extracted from. Both of the scents are refreshing and relaxing and tend to rejuvenate the senses. This scent is a great mood lifter and helps bring on a "happy" state of mind. The lemongrass used by Goat Milk Stuff has a strong lemon/citrus scent.

Our goat milk soaps are all handmade and hand cut, which means that each bar is going to be slightly different. Each full bar is intended to weigh 5 ounces, but due to the way the soap pours into the molds and because we cut each bar of soap by hand, there is some variation in the final size of the bars.

I have long believed that anti-bacterial soaps are not healthy and that people should avoid using them.  I was greatly encouraged to hear that the FDA is finally addressing the issue of anti-bacterial soap dangers. If you're not convinced that anti-bacterial soaps should be avoided, here are five reasons why you should remove all anti-bacterial products from your home.

People have heard me say that I don't feed my family soy products and I don't feed my dairy goats soybeans.  So I am occasionally asked, "Why then do you use organic soybean oil in your soaps that your children use on their skin?"  The orgainc soybean oil we use goes through the saponification process and I believe that makes it safe for skin care.