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For the longest time I thought that making soap at home was difficult and dangerous. This lard and goat milk soap is so easy and if done correctly, very safe.

Every since I was like 4 or 5 I have wanted to make soap so this winter I finally made it for the first time. It was not nearly as hard as I thought it would be and I didn’t burn my self with any lye.

My sister-in-law gave use some really delicious goats milk this winter so I used just a few ounces to make this soap with. Lard goat milk soap is my husband’s favorite soap for taking grease, dirt and grime off of his hands after a long day working on the farm and turning wrenches.

I love this soap because it does not dry out my hands no matter how many times I wash them. And I have to wash my hands a lot!

Can I Use Cows Milk Instead of Goat Milk in this soap?

Yup. You can use any animal milk or you can use all water instead of milk in this recipe.

Can I Use Just Lard For My Fat In The Recipe?

First if you change any of the amounts please use a lye calculator like this one. Secondly from my understanding pure lard soap would be to soft to hold together, but it is on my list to try out.

Is It Safe To Make?

Yes as long as you follow some simple safety steps. First when handling the lye wear eye protection, long sleeves and gloves. Secondly never, ever under any circumstances put the water into the lye. Always put the powdered lye into water.

How Long Does It Take To Make Lard And Goat Milk Soap?

Most likely it will take around 1.5 hours to get to the point that the soap is in the molds. The soap is safe to used once it is cooled but if you want the pretty molded soap it needs to sit in the mold for 12-24 hours.

Do You Have To Use Distilled Water In This Recipe?

Yes and no. You are supposed to and depending on what is in your water is could react to the ingredients in the soap. Leading to soap that has a funny texture.

However both times I I have made this recipe I have forgotten and used tap water. The first time the texture was off though.

What Is The Safe PH For Soap?

Between 9-10 is the ph at which the soap is safe to use on skin.

How To Make Lard And Goat Milk Soap

Step 1. Gather the following ingredients and tools:

Steps To Making Lard and Goat Milk Soap:

Step 2.

Very carefully measure out your oils (lard 20 oz., Coconut Oil 7 oz. and Olive Oil 3 oz.) and put them into your crockpot which is set on low.

Step 3.

Wearing your protective gear including long sleeves and long pants carefully measure out 4 oz. of water and 6 oz. of goat milk (it works best if the milk is frozen) and place in a large glass measuring cup or heat proof bowl. In a separate small bowl or cup measure out 4 oz. of lye.

Take it out side and put it some somewhere safe. Put your water into the heat proof bowl. Slowly add your lye to your water. Stir until dissolved well. This will get very warm to be careful. Carefully bring inside.

Step 4 Lard and Goat Milk Soap.

Slowly add your lye/goat milk/water mixture into your crockpot with the oils. Immediately place your lye dishes into the sink and rinse well.

Step 5.

Using your immersion blender mix your soap liquid for five minutes. If trace hasn’t happened yet (trace is when your soap mixtures thickens to the point that when dripped back on its self it stays on top for a few second) simple put the lid on and stir every few minutes until trace occurs.

Step 6.

Once trace occurs let cook on low for 30 minutes. Check with your ph tester your are looking for a ph between 9-10. If you are not there yet, cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Continue checking every 10 minutes until you have reached a p h of 9-10 then turn it off.

Step 7.

Add 30 drops of Orange essential oil and 20 drops of Bergamot essential oil (or 50 drops of your favorite essential oil) Use your immersion blender to achieve a smooth constancy again (remember to scrape down the sides of the crockpot using the spatula) and place in your molds. Leave to cool for 12-24 hours.

Step 8.

Unmold them and label them and store them. Use them and enjoy them knowing they are all natural, homemade and wonderful.

Lard and Goat Milk Soap

Ingredients

20 oz. Lard
7 oz. Coconut Oil
3 oz. Olive Oil
4 oz. Distilled Water
4 oz. Lye
6 oz. Goat Milk (preferably frozen)

Instructions

Gather you ingredients and equipment.
Very carefully measure out your oils (lard 20 oz., Coconut Oil 7 oz. and Olive Oil 3 oz.) and put them into your crockpot which is set on low.
Wearing your protective gear including long sleeves and long pants carefully measure out 4 oz. of water and 6 oz. of goat milk (it works best if the milk is frozen) and place in a large glass measuring cup or heat proof bowl. In a separate small bowl or cup measure out 4 oz. of lye.
Take it out side and put it some somewhere safe. Put your water into the heat proof bowl. Slowly add your lye to your water. Stir until dissolved well. This will get very warm to be careful. Carefully bring inside.
Slowly add your lye/goat milk/water mixture into your crockpot with the oils. Immediately place your lye dishes into the sink and rinse well.
Using your immersion blender mix your soap liquid for five minutes. If trace hasn't happened yet (trace is when your soap mixtures thickens to the point that when dripped back on its self it stays on top for a few second) simple put the lid on and stir every few minutes until trace occurs.
Once trace occurs let cook on low for 30 minutes. Check with your ph tester your are looking for a ph between 9-10. If you are not there yet, cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Continue checking every 10 minutes until you have reached a p h of 9-10 then turn it off.
Add 30 drops of Orange essential oil and 20 drops of Bergamot essential oil (or 50 drops of your favorite essential oil) Use your immersion blender to achieve a smooth constancy again (remember to scrape down the sides of the crockpot using the spatula) and place in your molds. Leave to cool for 12-24 hours.
Unmold them and label them and store them. Use them and enjoy them knowing they are all natural, homemade and wonderful.