Alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant that’s often used to feed livestock. For that reason, we paired our alfalfa powder with the new 6 Cavity Silicone Goat Mold to create these adorable bars. Of course, we used the Goat Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base, which contains 10% goat milk.
The alfalfa powder is first dispersed in 99% isopropyl alcohol to get rid of clumps. It’s then added to the melted base. It gives the bars a natural, subtle green color. To complement the green hue, the bars are scented with spearmint essential oil.
The 6 Cavity Goat Silicone Mold and alfalfa powder are part of the new Farmers Market Collection. Click here to see all the new items, including four new fragrance oils, powders, oils, and more.
What You Need:
6 Cavity Goat Silicone Mold
20 oz. Goat Milk Melt & Pour Soap Base
0.3 oz. Spearmint Essential Oil
3 tsp. Alfalfa Powder
99% Isopropyl Alcohol in a Spray Bottle
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ONE: Chop 20 oz. of Goat Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base into small, uniform cubes. Place them into a heat-safe container and melt in the microwave using 20-30 second bursts. Stir between each burst.
TWO: Mix 3 tsp. of alfalfa powder with a splash of 99% isopropyl alcohol. Use just enough alcohol to be able to stir in the powder and get rid of chunks – about 2 tablespoons. Mix the alcohol and powder together until the chunks are gone.
THREE: Add the alfalfa powder mixture to the melted soap base. Use a spoon to stir in the powder, making sure there are no chunks.
FOUR: Add 0.3 oz. of spearmint essential oil and use the spoon to thoroughly stir in.
FIVE: Pour the soap into the 6 Cavity Silicone Goat Mold. After each pour, spray the soap with 99% isopropyl alcohol to get rid of any bubbles. Allow the soap to fully cool and harden.
SIX: Remove the soaps from the mold. Cover in plastic wrap to prevent glycerin dew. Enjoy.
Goat Milk & Alfalfa Soap DIY
Ingredients
- 6 Cavity Goat Silicone Mold
- 20 oz. Goat Milk Melt & Pour Soap Base
- 0.3 oz. Spearmint Essential Oil
- 3 tsp. Alfalfa Powder
- 99 % Isopropyl Alcohol in a Spray Bottle
Instructions
- Chop 20 oz. of Goat Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base into small, uniform cubes. Place them into a heat-safe container and melt in the microwave using 20-30 second bursts. Stir between each burst.
- Mix 3 tsp. of alfalfa powder with a splash of 99% isopropyl alcohol. Use just enough alcohol to be able to stir in the powder and get rid of chunks – about 2 tablespoons. Mix the alcohol and powder together until the chunks are gone.
- Add the alfalfa powder mixture to the melted soap base. Use a spoon to stir in the powder, making sure there are no chunks.
- Add 0.3 oz. of spearmint essential oil and use the spoon to thoroughly stir in.
- Pour the soap into the 6 Cavity Silicone Goat Mold. After each pour, spray the soap with 99% isopropyl alcohol to get rid of any bubbles. Allow the soap to fully cool and harden.
- Remove the soaps from the mold. Cover in plastic wrap to prevent glycerin dew. Enjoy.
Can I use 1oz. Of alfalfa powder for half pound??
Yes, you can use 1 oz Alfalfa Powder in 1/2 pound of soap. It may be just a teeny bit darker but it will still look nice.
https://www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/additives-and-lye/exfoliants-and-powders/alfalfa-powder/V000635.html
Is there a substitute for using the 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to mix the powder with?
You can use oil but too much oil added to melt and pour can make the finished bars softer.
Could you tell me if there is any Melt and Pour Soaps that don’t contain Coconut Oil or any derivative of coconut please
All of our melt and pour soap bases contain Coconut Oil or a derivative of it.
I don’t have the alfalfa powder.Can i use green clay instead?
You can definitely use one of the green clays instead of alfalfa powder. It just may affect the final green color slightly.