Ingredients... Goat Milk

The primary ingredient of all Mossy's soap is fresh, raw, creamy goat milk produced right here on our farm by friendly Nigerian Dairy Goats.  Nigerians are small in stature but produce a goodly amount of milk for their size.  Goat milk has small fat globules making it appear to be naturally homogenized as the small fat molecules do not separate but remain suspended in the cream.  It takes a couple of days to get a good cream line on our milk.  Our goats average 5.6% milk fat.  This fat is what helps the soap produce a lovely, creamy lather and helps clean your skin.

Every soap recipe contains at least 20% goat milk. 

Fresh Goat Milk

Frozen Goat Milk Cubes

Cooled Goat Milk

Immediately after milking the goats, the fresh milk is placed in the refrigerator.  Once it has cooled to about 40 degrees (F), it is then poured into ice cube trays and allowed to freeze for 24 to 48 hours.  Then, the cubes are placed into freezer storage bags until the milk is needed for a batch of soap.

More about our Nigerian Dairy Goats can be found at Faith's Farm - OK.

Peachy Sangria Spring - Rustic Escentuals Product Review

Reviewing White Peach Sangria fragrance oil as well as 24 Karat Gold, Fiery Fusion, and Sunburst Sparkle micas in cold process soap.

I made cold process soap with goat milk, oat oil, and shea butter along with other light colored oils.  There is always potential for discoloration due to milk and oils yet these products delivered well - but, not without adventure.  Due to the milk I always soap at room temperature and I do not insulate.  Plus, I use mostly round pvc pipe molds.

Just unmolded!

Using the photo attached to the fragrance as inspiration, I chose the micas from my stash.  My computer video card does not do these micas justice nor do my photos.  Out of the mold, the colors were vivid and appealing.  As the soap cures, there is only a hint of discoloration which can be attributed solely to the milk and oils.  The micas produce amazing color at the 1 tsp ppo recommended use rate.  There was no discoloration from the fragrance oil.

Weeping.

However, the fragrance oil behavior had some bumps.  I read the other reviews and was prepared for ricing and separation.  Imagine my surprise when I did not encounter those issues but instead got some minor acceleration.  Figures.  I was able to manage the acceleration and complete a side by side pour with one side being solid and the other a pot swirl.  After 24 hours the soap was unmolded and cut but I should have waited.  The next day the soap was weeping slightly and ended up needing to be cleaned after a couple of weeks.  Interestingly, the strength of the fragrance was not affected.  It remains a moderate and still intoxicating scent after four months.  The soap is gentle, lathers well, and is not drying in line with unscented, uncolored batches of the same recipe.

Intoxicating.

Even with the adventure, I highly recommend White Peach Sangria as it’s such an enjoyable fragrance.  The 24 Karat Gold mica sparkles like bubbles in champagne which turned out wonderfully here.  Together the Fiery Fusion and the Sunburst Sparkle micas encouraged a peachy illusion.  This is now one of my favorite soaps.

https://rusticescentuals.com/white-peach-sangria.html
https://rusticescentuals.com/24-Karat-Gold-Mica.html
https://rusticescentuals.com/Fiery-Fusion-Mica.html
https://rusticescentuals.com/Sunburst-Sparkle-Mica.html

Autumn Drive on Route 66

Introducing the first of my Route 66 Collection... "Autumn Drive on Route 66". This soap is made with goat milk, cocoa butter, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and pumpkin seed oil. It is scented with Autumn Equinox fragrance, colored with Honey Blush and Alpine Green micas - all from Nurture Soap. Refreshing mint notes and calming chamomile intertwine with fresh gathered hay scents, beeswax, and fresh grassy-herbal notes. Aged oak, forest-like oakmoss, and warm cinnamon enhance this wonderful blend. #route66 #goatmilksoap #localmade #wellstonok

Autumn by the Fire

New scent available in the soap store. Autumn by the Fire. The Autumn recipe incorporates coconut oil, cocoa butter, sunflower seed oil, and pumpkin seed oil with creamy goat milk to create a wonderfully indulgent bar. Scented with Cracklin Birch fragrance from Nature's Garden. This amazing fragrance begins with top notes of bergamot, orange, and lemon; with middle notes of geranium, lily, and rose; and base notes of patchouli, vetiver, and tonka beans. #goatmilksoap #handmade #local #smallbusiness#wellston #oklahoma #bath