Soap, soap, soap… There are so many options available in the market! For natural soap bases alone, there are organic oils, shea and cocoa butter, glycerin, Aloe Vera, and more. One soap base that’s getting some traction nowadays is Goat Milk, and we’re sharing a recipe with it today!
We love winter and everything it has to offer, but dry, flaky skin? No, thanks. Contrary to popular belief, it is not enough to only moisturize to get rid of dry skin. First, it is important to exfoliate! Now, don’t go rushing to get an exfoliating soap because doing it wrong or using the wrong product may just worsen your skin’s condition. Instead, try this Orange Grove Exfoliating Soap.
Infused with Dried Orange Slices and Goat’s Milk, which are both natural exfoliants, this all-natural soap will get rid of your dry skin and provide moisture and nourishment to protect your skin from the cold weather.
What I Love About This Orange Grove Exfoliating Soap Recipe
Unlike common exfoliating soaps that are harsh for my skin and actually slightly painful to use, I like how this soap very gently washes away dead skin and reveals my smooth skin underneath.
What’s in This Orange Grove Exfoliating Soap?
Goat’s Milk Soap Base
Goat’s Milk is an all-natural, toxin-free soap base alternative that is perfect for dry skin caused by the winter cold. Fresh goat milk has wonderful organic properties that help balance your skin’s health. Plus, it produces a delicate creamy lather!
Cedarwood Essential Oil
The calming warm, woody aroma of Cedarwood Essential Oil neutralizes the whole scent of this all-natural soap. Cedarwood Oil is often used in natural skincare because of its soothing, skin-cleansing, and balancing properties. With this, you’ll surely have youthful and healthy skin.
Bergamot Essential Oil
Of course, Bergamot Essential Oil gives a sweet, citrus smell like orange peels. Aside from its savory fruity aroma, Bergamot Essential Oil will improve your skin’s appearance, texture, and health.
You can also use Orange Essential Oil instead of Bergamot if you want to.
Dried Orange Slices
To even improve the natural exfoliating effect of this soap, we added dried orange slices. Orange peels have higher Vitamin C content than the pulp itself. They also contain fruit acids that serve as natural exfoliants. These make the sweet peels perfect to achieve brighter, more beautiful skin.
Things to Remember While Using Your Natural Soap Recipe
This recipe is generally safe to use if you have sensitive skin.
The soap is generally safe to use around children over the age of 2.
Using this recipe is generally safe to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor prior to use.
Avoid using this soap around cats as its oils may be irritating. For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
This soap is safe for use around dogs. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
Never ingest any essential oil, even if it’s generally regarded as safe. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils, check out this blog post.
Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Orange Grove Exfoliating Soap Recipe
Orange Grove Exfoliating Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Ingredients
1.5 oz goats milk soap base
10 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
15 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
Dried Orange Slices
Directions
- In a double boiler (or microwave using 30-second intervals at half power), melt the soap base.
- Add essential oils and stir.
- Pour into mold.
- Arrange orange slices into melted soap as desired, cutting them if necessary.
- To use, wet hands or body, lather with soap, and rinse.
Say Goodbye to Harsh Skin Exfoliation!
Exfoliation is important but sometimes it’s not that much fun. With Orange Grove Exfoliating Soap, natural and gentle exfoliation is achieved! If you have other natural exfoliating ideas, we’d love to hear about it on social media with @fromsimplyearth and in the comments below!
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