Goat Milk Soap Making by Daniel A. Hart

 

Source:  I purchased a copy

Genre: Informational

When my husband announced a year ago  he was going to start making soap I was excited.  I had no idea how difficult it was. He wanted to start easy so he bought a melt and pour "kit". After weeks of of sitting on a rack in our house it never did get hard. We learned the humidity was too high in our house. Since my husband wants me to join him in this endeavor when I finally retire from teaching. I learned from watching videos and reading other books that this was going to take a while to learn. So why am I so interested in soap making? It isn't just soap making. As a beekeeper my husband has was and honey and other byproducts from his beekeeping. I have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. We are constantly trying different soaps. Some make my psoriasis worse. The above mentioned book takes you from learning about the benefits of goat milk to the different types of oils you can use in soap making.  The book also tells you about the benefits and properties of each type. One thing it talked about was how to measure ingredients to make it work out.  I have chemical allergies so for several years I have been using certain essential oils.  Knowing what goes into my soap because it is something we have created is the best of both worlds.. It protects my body and I have the pleasure of knowing exactly what is in it. I prefer to use all natural things when possible. 

For me this process takes me back to my childhood, growing up on a farm. We produced most of our own food. We also processed it, canned it and shared with our neighbors.  In a world where people want things right now, even if it isn't good for them I prefer to create something that is natural for my body, even if it takes a bit more time. This book is just one step toward a lifestyle that is more natural.

At the end of the book there are many more resources I plan to check out. I can use all of the information I can get. After all I have two years before I retire. I can plan for my role in my husbands business and learn along side him.  I highly recommend this book if you are interested in learning to make soap.