16. Geranium Goat's Milk batch with Yarrow

A solid soap by eileen-2

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Needed Ingredients

Water + Lye

165.20 g Water

82.45 g 100% Purity NaOH

Oils

413 g Olive Oil - All Grades

177 g Coconut Oil - All Grades except Virgin

Additives + Additional Ingredients

15 gram Geranium EO

5 gram Francincense EO

4 gram Yarrow EO

3 gram Lemon Myrtle EO

2 gram Eucalyptus EO

1 teaspoon sodium lactate

Recipe Instructions

I swapped out water for frozen goat's milk. Unfortunately, I didn't realise I had crossed the 60% olive oil threshold so this will take 3 months to cure; 16th of June 2026

Essential Oils: Geranium15 gMiddleThe Heart (Floral/Sweet)Frankincense5 gBaseThe Fixative (Longevity)Yarrow3-4 gMiddleThe Color & Herbal DepthLemon Myrtle3 gTopThe Brightness (Citrus lift)Eucalyptus2 gTopThe FreshnessTotal EO~25 g(~3% of your total batch weight)

Herbal Goat Milk Retreat Bar

Luxury cold process soap blending frozen goat's milk hydration with a five-essential oil herbal symphony. 

Creamy white bars deliver geranium rose softness, frankincense depth, yarrow earthiness, lemon myrtle brightness, and eucalyptus crispness.

🐐 Goat milk nourishment - Natural glycerin for gentle cleansing

🌿 Sophisticated five-EOS blend - 6+ month scent life  

✨Sodium lactate hardened - Professional durability

Perfect for sensitive skin - Your daily wellness ritual in artisan form

Should be cured by April 18th 2026


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Soap Properties

Highlighted gray ranges represent recommended ranges for each property.

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80
60
40
20
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35.6
20.1
60.4
20.1
15.5
13.57

INS: 150.9 (ideal)

ideal 15%

iodine: 62.5 (ideal)

ideal 15%

Calculated Values for Oils and Preferences

Superfat % 5%
Saturated 196.35 Gram(s)
Mono-Unsaturated 310.28 Gram(s)
Poly-Unsaturated 44.31 Gram(s)
Saturated:Unsaturated Ratio 64.36:35.64
Lye concentration 100%
Weight Unit Gram(s)
Soap type solid

Fatty Acid Profile

Oleic 52.59%
Linoleic 7.51%
Linolenic 0%
Ricinoleic 0%
Lauric 14.10%
Myristic 5.61%
Palmitic 9.96%
Stearic 3.61%

Recommended Additive Amounts

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For Advanced Soapmakers

Sodium Lactate (60%)
%1 %2 %3
5.90 Gram(s) 11.80 Gram(s) 17.70 Gram(s)
Recommended Essential/Fragrance Oil 25.81 Gram(s)
Ascorbic Acid
5.90 Gram(s)
Extra Lye to Neutralize Ascorbic Acid for A.A.

NaOH: 1.19 Gram(s)

Lactic Acid
4.43 Gram(s)
Extra Lye to Neutralize Lactic Acid for L.A.

NaOH: 2.62 Gram(s)

Tetrasodium EDTA
4.19 Gram(s)
Sodium Citrate
7.67 - 23.01 Gram(s)
Potassium Citrate
9.44 - 28.32 Gram(s)
Rosemary Oleoresin (ROE)
0.24 - 0.30 Gram(s)
Citric Acid Powder (anhydrous)
%1 %2 %3
5.90 Gram(s) 11.80 Gram(s) 17.70 Gram(s)
Extra Lye to Neutralize Citric Acid Powder for C.A.
%1 %2 %3

NaOH: 3.69 Gram(s)

NaOH: 7.38 Gram(s)

NaOH: 11.06 Gram(s)