This luxurious goat milk lotion is simple to make and incredibly nourishing for your skin. With just a few natural ingredients, you can create a hydrating moisturizer right at home.

This homemade goat milk lotion is not only simple and easy to make, but it’s also a luxurious treat for your skin. Rich in goat milk, shea butter, coconut oil, and sweet almond oil, this lotion deeply hydrates and nourishes, making it the perfect homemade moisturizer.
A few years ago, we welcomed our first goats to our little homestead. Their playful antics and the delicious raw milk they provide have been such a blessing to our family. But with an abundance of milk and its incredible skin benefits, we felt called to create something more—homemade goat milk soap and lotion.
Even if you don’t have goats of your own, you can still enjoy the benefits of goat milk. Most grocery or health food stores carry it, and canned goat milk is readily available online.
Benefits of Goat Milk Lotion
Goat milk is a wonderful gift from God, full of nourishing goodness for your skin. Its pH is similar to that of our skin, making it gentle and effective. Packed with vitamins A through E and alpha-hydroxy acids from the milk’s lactic acid and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), goat milk offers a host of benefits:
Vitamin A: Evens skin tone, reduces inflammation, improves elasticity, and diminishes fine lines.
B Vitamins: Help soothe and balance your skin, reducing redness and inflammation while nourishing and hydrating.
Vitamin C: Provides antioxidant protection, boosts collagen, and reduces hyperpigmentation and signs of aging.
Vitamin D: Acts as a protective barrier against the sun, boosts collagen, and offers antioxidant benefits.
Vitamin E: Deeply moisturizes, improves skin firmness, and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
AHA: Smooths skin tone by removing dead skin cells and lightening dark spots.
CLA: Promotes cell regeneration and has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Simple and Easy Goat Milk Lotion Recipe
Disclaimer: This lotion recipe is for personal use only and is not intended for commercial purposes.

Ingredients (Measured by Weight):
You may use different oils than the oils listed below and in the recipe at a total volume of 3.5 ounces.
Distilled Water: It’s important to use distilled water to avoid impurities found in tap water.
Goat Milk: Use pasteurized goat milk. If you have raw goat milk, pasteurize it first to extend the shelf life. Canned or thawed frozen goat milk works as well, or you can use goat milk powder mixed with distilled water.
Emulsifying wax - emulsifying wax binds the oils and water, creating a smooth lotion.
Fractionated Coconut oil - fractionated coconut oil is a natural emollient that moisturizes without clogging pores.
Sweet almond oil - almond oil is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fatty acids to nourish and hydrate the skin.
Shea butter - Shea butter provides deep moisture. Cocoa butter is an alternative, though you may need to adjust the recipe slightly.
Optiphen - Optiphen is a broad-spectrum preservative ideal for milk-based lotions. If you use another preservative, adjust the amount accordingly. You can read through the comments for how much germall plus to use.
Essential oils or fragrance oils - Optional, but they add a lovely scent. Consider blending lavender, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, and Bergamot for a calming fragrance or Sweet Orange, Lemon, Lime, and Grapefruit for a pleasant citrus scent.
You could also use fragrance oils like this lovely warm vanilla sugar, another of your choosing, or use no fragrance at all.
You will also need some equipment to make your lotion.
- Immersion Blender
- Stainless Spoons
- Digital Scale
- Measuring Cup
- A Large Pot
- Jars, Tins, or Bottles (to store your lotion)
How to Make Your Own Goat Milk Lotion

Sterilize Your Equipment: Start by washing and sterilizing all equipment, including your immersion blender.
Prepare the Milk and Water: Place the goat milk and water in a glass measuring cup or jar, then warm it gently in a pan of warm water (no more than room temperature). Set aside. If using raw goat milk, pasteurize it first.
Melt the Oils: Weigh the coconut oil, almond oil, and shea butter, and place them in a large pot. Heat over low heat until melted.
Add the Emulsifying Wax: Stir the wax into the melted oils and heat until fully melted, then remove from heat.
Combine and Blend: Combine the oil mixture with the milk and water mixture. Use a stick blender to blend for 4-5 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly.
Add Preservative and Fragrance: Ensure the mixture is below 140°F before adding Optiphen and any essential or fragrance oils. Blend for an additional minute. The lotion will thin out at this point—don’t worry, it will thicken as it cools.
Pour and Cool: Pour the lotion into containers and let it cool completely before sealing. The lotion will thicken as it cools.
Tip: For a thicker lotion, consider using more emulsifying wax.
Shelf Life of Goat Milk Lotion
With proper preservation, your goat milk lotion should last 6-8 months when stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Refrigerating it can extend its shelf life to around 10 months. If you notice mold, an off smell, or separation, it may not have been blended properly, or the preservative was added at too high a temperature. Discard and try again.
For those who prefer all-natural ingredients, you can omit chemical preservatives, but the lotion will need refrigeration and should be used within 2 weeks.
Yield
This recipe yields approximately three 8-ounce bottles or 24 ounces of lotion.
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📖 Recipe

Homemade Goat Milk Lotion Recipe
Create your own luxurious and nourishing goat milk lotion at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for hydrating your skin, this lotion is easy to make and customizable with your favorite oils and scents.
Materials
- 10.2 Oz Distilled Water
- 10.2 Oz Goat Milk
- 1.2 Oz Emulsifying Wax
- 3.5 Oz Liquid Oils of Choice (below is what I use):
- 2,7 Oz Fractionated Coconut Oil
- .8 Oz Sweet Almond Oil
- 1.2 Oz Shea Butter
- .3 Oz Optiphen
- .2 Oz Essential Oils or Fragrance OIls (optional)
Tools
- Immersion Blender
- Stainless Steel Spoons
- Digital Scale
- Measuring Cup
- Large Pot
- Jars, Tins, or Bottles to Store the Lotion
Instructions
- Sterilize Equipment: Clean and sterilize all tools, especially the immersion blender.
- Warm the Milk and Water: Combine goat milk and distilled water in a glass measuring cup, warming gently in a pan of warm water. Set aside.
- Melt the Oils and Wax: Measure the oils and shea butter, then heat them with the emulsifying wax in a large pot over low heat until fully melted.
- Blend: Combine the oil mixture with the milk and water. Blend with the immersion blender for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Preservative and Scent: Check the mixture's temperature (below 140°F), then add Optiphen and optional essential oils. Blend for another minute.
- Cool and Store: Pour the lotion into jars or bottles and let it cool completely before sealing.
Sandra says
Hi Danielle, can I use Germal Plus instead of Optiphen? If so would it be the same amount? Thanks. Sandra
Danielle McCoy says
Hi, Sandra. You can use it instead, but I've not used it in this. While optiphen and Germal do similar things, the usage rate is different. I put it in this preservative calculator and it said to put .1 ounce in. Hope that helps.
Sandra says
Thanks so much!
Luigina Richardson says
Was wanting to know what can I use instead of raw goats milk can I use normal goats milk or condensed goats milk as it’s not so easy to obtain in Adelaide so use either one of these in its place or do you have another suggestion. Also the products like emulsifying wax or optiphen I can’t use as they both have alcohol in them and I am allergic to alcohol so is there any tips of what I can use in there place please thanks Gina
Danielle McCoy says
Hi Luigina, You can use pasteurized goats milk, however I do not have any suggestions for replacing emulsifying wax or optiphen. I'm sorry :(.
Caitlyn says
Hello,
Instead of Goat Milk can I use Coconut Milk from a Can?
Danielle McCoy says
No.
Dena Phillips says
@Luigina Richardson, beeswax is an emulsifier if you have a honey producer near by. All natural and no alcohol. You will probably have to do some processing of your own to it.
Janet Kiessling says
I have a question. I have used this recipe. Not from your blog; but it was pretty the same recipe. The only difference was she warmed up her milk mixture to 80 degrees. I have made this recipe for 4 to 5 years, but for some reason ~ it won't get thick? 🙁 What am I doing wrong? My hubby has watched me, one of our daughter's has watched me.... It literally stays the consistency of milk!
HELP!!!
Blessings... to you all, the Kiessling family
Danielle McCoy says
A few things... it could be the emulsifying wax itself, so if you haven't tried a different type do that. Make sure you're whisking until the lotion is cooled completely if you're heating. A few emulsifiers take a few days, so if you let it sit and it's still runny, that obviously isn't it, but it is a possibility. And, sadly, if you're using optiphen plus, it could definitely be that, it can break emulsion, so you may use something different instead. Also, if you're adding or changing anything in the recipe, tons of things can break emulsion, it's a delicate, scientific process. I hope one of these suggestions help!
Tiffany Hunter says
what can i use instead of optiphen? I am using that currently and my batches are runny.
Danielle McCoy says
You can use Germal Plus. There's a slight change in the amount to .1 instead.
Tiffany Hunter says
did you try the solution suggested? If so, did it work? I am having the same problem!
Barbara Canas says
Hi Danielle,
The first recipe posted says 10.2 oz of water while the 2nd one has .2 oz of water. Which one is it?
Danielle McCoy says
Hi Barbara, I'm so sorry, thanks for pointing that out! The second recipe wasn't even supposed to be posted lol. It's 10.2 ounces, it got cut off in the other one! 😉
Cindy Burkett says
Danielle,
Are these measurements by weight or volume? Which go on the scale and which in the measuring cup??
Thanks
Danielle McCoy says
They're all by weight, Cindy :).
Cindy says
Thank you!
Made lotion using Germaben II (are you familiar with it?)
And in 2weeks all of my lotion began to mold. Thoughts?
Cindy
Danielle McCoy says
It's possible you didn't use enough or if you heated the lotion, it could have gotten over the temp... I believe for Germaben II it's 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Sometimes you just have to experiment to get it perfected.
Terry says
Hi there, thank you for posting a great recipe. I am gathering the ingredients and just wanted you to know I appreciate all you do and your generosity in sharing the recipe and your lotion making insights. The risks involved in posting a recipe become obvious when i read the comments and I applaud your ability to take a deep breath before responding to some of them! I wish you the best.
Cecilia says
Where do you purchase all the ingredients? Online? I'm wondering if i can find emulsifying wax in a nearby craft store. Are all emulsifying waxes the same? Could I sub beeswax with it?
Danielle McCoy says
Yes, I generally purchase them online. I have never been able to find emulsifying wax local, if you live near a bigger metropolitan area, you may be able to. You cannot substitute beeswax.
Carolyn says
@Cecilia, I was able to find everything on Amazon.
Patricia says
I am allergic to almond oil. What can I use in instead?
Danielle McCoy says
Sunflower oil would work okay, I believe.
Athena L Manley says
@Danielle McCoy, I use sunflower oil and it works great!
Tamra Schnoor says
Hi I am made your rrecipe and sold 7. 8 ounce bottles to a local store but I did not pasteurized the goats milk because I didn’t see that any place in the recipe but I’ve seen now on other websites where it needs to be pasteurized is that what you do do I need to go back to that store and pull those seven bottles
Danielle McCoy says
I urge you to go retrieve those 7 bottles for no reason other than you should never sell something to the public without lots of practice, knowledge of your product and its longevity, years of personal testing and perfecting, and knowing the proper laws and obtaining the proper liability coverage. I do believe in most states it should be pasteurized as selling raw milk products (even body lotion) is illegal.
Lotion and soap making are both as much of a science as they are an art. I don't go out of my way to pasteurize the milk if it isn't already, but I'm confident of my source. I also make small quantities and use it personally. I honestly wouldn't want anyone to use my recipes for retail sales, not that I'm not flattered, but I feel if you're unable to experiment and create your own recipes and concoctions you're not versed enough to sell to the public, just my two cents.
Holly Sanford says
@Danielle McCoy, I totally agree! I see a lot of home made goats milk lotions at craft markets and as a soap maker I am often asked if I make goats milk lotion. I always explain to customers how it is a breeding ground for bacteria and us only really safe if made in small batches for personal use and kept in the fridge and used in a very short period of time. It takes years of practice and testing to be a responsible maker and seller of personal care products. It shouldn’t be taken lightly ❤️
Erica says
How long will this lotion be good for, if everything was done correctly? Thanks!
Danielle McCoy says
I've never had it around more than 6 months. Optiphen says it will last up to 2 years, I'd probably err on the side of caution and throw out within a year if it hadn't been used up.
Katie says
How long is this lotions shelf life?
Danielle McCoy says
I've never had any around longer than 6 months. Optiphen says if it is used appropriately, then the shelf life would be 2 years. I wouldn't personally keep it around longer than a year. But, I wouldn't keep any lotion, even commercially produced, around longer than that after it has been opened.
Lisa Ilapit says
Can you substitute a different oil for almond oil? My husband is allergic to tree nuts.
Danielle McCoy says
You should be able to sub any liquid oil, yes. I've not done it with any other oils, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
Jenn says
@Lisa Ilapit, I used grapeseed
Jeanne Breeden says
With this recipe, how much will this yield ?
Danielle McCoy says
About 20 ounces, give or take.
Cesar Luis Rodriguez says
Lets say I would like to make about 20 bottles of LOTION how can I go about the ingredients amounts please?
Danielle McCoy says
This isn't a commercial recipe, it is specifically for small batches. To make 20 bottles, you'd need to make them all individually and use them up fairly quickly.
Aafke Parker says
Hi. I use a very similar recipe using milk from my own goats. I have used optiphen, germall plus, and jeecide as a stabilizer and in all cases the lotion goes bad in about 3 or 4 months. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Besides shea butter I also us cocoa butter. That shouldn't make a difference, should it?
Danielle McCoy says
Hi Aafke, I'm not sure why unless you aren't putting the proper amount of preservative in. Every preservative has a different calculation based on the volume of the solution. It could also possibly be that you're putting the preservative in when the mixture is too hot, they all have limits when it comes to heat. I have never had mine around more than 6 months, I'd say and probably not even that long, so I'm not sure. The cocoa butter shouldn't make a difference, although it could change the volume. Preservatives are fickle so sometimes you just have to experiment to see what works.
CA says
Hi.
I am allergic to coconut oil, what is alternative oil for this recipe? Thank you
Danielle McCoy says
I'm not sure. I don't want to tell you something and it not work. I've only used coconut oil in it. Something like grape seed oil, sunflower or rose hip seed oil would work, but it will change the values for the preservatives and I'm not going to promise it will turn out. I'm sorry :(.
Alyssa says
How long does this recipe last if made exactly? I'm making them for Christmas gifts.
Danielle McCoy says
Optiphen says it will last up to two years. However, I’ve never had any left after 6 months. So, I would say as long as stores properly, it should be used up by summer just to err on the side of caution.
Ginger Young says
I see some ingredients I'm not familiar with. Where can I purchase them?
Danielle McCoy says
You can find most at bulkapothecary.com or amazon.
Athena L Manley says
@Danielle McCoy, amazon has all of them
Jamie Graham says
Does this lotion need to be kept in the fridge? Or can it be left on the counter?
Danielle McCoy says
It can be left on the counter as it has preservatives in it.
Jamie says
Hi there. We just started making products from our goat milk. I found your recipe and decided to try it. I love it, and am curious if it's supposed to have a moose texture. It is so silky smooth I was just curious about the texture.
Danielle McCoy says
Yes, it's fairly smooth. Glad you like it.
Bo says
How does mold not grow on a milk product lotion even with the preservative you are using? And how does a preservative stop the milk from curdling? Have you sent your product to be tested to ensure that it is actually stable for 6 months. It just doesn't seem right. I am assuming these other people asking questions will not be selling their goat milk products they make but still it seems pretty unsafe for personal use.
Danielle McCoy says
Have I had it tested? No. Do I use it? Yes. It's all a personal choice. I've not had any problems, but obviously like everything else in life it's use at your own risk. If you feel safer refrigerating it or tossing it after a couple weeks, by all means do that.
Brandy & Joshua Burleson says
Am I supposed to remove the cream from the milk or leave it in?
Danielle McCoy says
Leave it in.
Kimi Locke says
I was wondering how long the lotion is good for since you use milk? I have read only a week on the counter and 4 weeks in the refrigerator. How do you sell it with such short life?
Danielle McCoy says
Preservatives keep the lotion good for longer. I do not sell.
Kelly says
Hello and thanks for sharing your recipe.... I have another preservative, Phenoxyethanol , arriving tomorrow for some liquid soap.. what percentage, or how much would I use if I switched to Phenoxyethanol ?
I want to go exactly by your recipe except this change.
Danielle McCoy says
Hi Kelly. Honestly, I have no idea what the exchange would be. This website has the usage rate of different preservatives https://www.humblebeeandme.com/preservatives/ and this is a calculator so you can figure the weight https://www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/preservative-calculator/ I hope that helps.
Zoe says
Hello,
For your recipe do you use unrefined shea butter or refined shea butter?
Thanks!
Danielle McCoy says
Unrefined.
THABY says
Following the same recipe, is it possible to replace goats milk with cow milk?
Danielle McCoy says
I think you could, but I've never tried it and don't know that for a fact.
Suzy says
@THABY,
Was curious if you ever tried the substitution of cows milk and if so did it work?
Eve Erwin says
I just made this and I must say that it sure luxurious. It's very nice. Thank you for all your hours of inventing this!
~ eve in idaho
Stephanie says
Love the way this turned out. Thank you!
Tracy says
I’m looking to try this recipe and was just wondering is everything measured by weight or are the liquids measured by volume?
Danielle McCoy says
It's all by weight.
Cassie Reese says
Can I double the goats milk and take the water out of the recipe? Haven't tried your recipe yet, just curious.
Danielle McCoy says
No. I wouldn't know how the preservative ratios and such would be effective, so I wouldn't recommend it.
Richard says
@Cassie Reese, have you tried the double up
Becc | Fox's Garden says
Thanks so much for the recipe! I can't wait to try it.
Just recently got my first Nigerian Dwarf goats - and Mama goat just had two beautiful kids.
We're in the thick of milking season and I'm looking for something to do with the raw milk (outside of drinking it of course)!
Thank's again!
Adena says
Hi. I tried your recipe tonight for the first time. I made two separate batches. They both came out really foamy and runny. I am wondering if there is anything I can do to thicken the lotion or if perhaps that will happen over a day or two? Thank you.
Sonya Kay Matzella says
Hi I made your recipe last week for the first time and love it. Gave samples to all my friends and they want more. Can i double it or should I just stay to regular batches? New to the Goats and milking thing but this makes it so satisfying. Thank you so much.
Danielle McCoy says
I'd stick with regular batches and just make more than one.
Melissa says
I made this last night and absolutely love it, but it separated In the jars, and was super fluffy full of bubbles, any suggestions??
Cathy says
Can I use powdered goat milk (Mixed with water properly) instead of liquid?
Danielle McCoy says
You can try it, but I can't attest to whether or not it will work.
Agnes says
Hi Danielle,
Can I use aloe Vera gel instead of distilled water??
Danielle McCoy says
Hi Agnes,
I'm honestly not sure how it would change the consistency or the amount of preservative needed.
TJ says
I used your recipe to make lotion last week however it did not set up as anticipated I followed all of the measurements and weighed each ingredient separately what could possibly be wrong? It is watery with a cream like substance at the top. My goat milk was frozen prior to use.
Athena L Manley says
My lotion comes out a little runny, Could I cut back on the distilled water a little bit, maybe an ounce or so?
Amanda says
Why would the lotion separate? Even using exact measurements
Amy S. Amundson says
Hi! Great recipe, I was lucky enough to source local raw goat milk and have had good success with this recipe. I wanted it a bit thicker so I have added stearic acid and this has allowed the lotion to get a big more thick. But either way I've made it has been great and super smooth and wonderful on my skin. I added 1oz stearic acid.
tinalina says
Can you substitute raw or regional honey instead of Optiphen as a preservative?
Natalie says
@tinalina, honey is not a preservative and would not stop mold growth enough to be effective. honey stays preserved by the sugar content and natural antibacterial properties, but that is only enough for the honey itself, not other ingredients.
A says
If have goat's milk powder - what amount should I use?
Thanks!
Lori says
How long will this last ouside. What is the shelf life?
Danielle McCoy says
6 months
Natalie says
I love this recipe! I have had years of issues with skin damage from my light skin and sunburns, but this has reduced my breakouts (I add lavender essential oil and changed up the oils for a face version- 1oz sunflower oil, 1oz castor oil, 1oz grapeseed oil and 0.5oz rosehip oil: since they are all non-pore clogging) and made my skin softer and helps a lot! (for the 'body' version I added 1oz local honey and the 'oatmeal,milk & honey' fragrance oil from BulkApothocary.com). I use the milk from my goats, but I also added stearic acid to help stabilize the emulsion and it works beautifully. The only issue I have with the stearic acid is that it thickens *so fast! when i make a batch to fill my bottles by the last one it is so thick it is gloopy and difficult to get in. Thank you for sharing your recipe. It has been a life changer for me and got me started on bettering myself!
Sarah says
Does this lotion need to stay refrigerated? I've read other recipes and they all reccomend refrigeration but who wants cold lotion! And yours is by far the most sime that I have found. Thanks!
Danielle McCoy says
You do not have to refrigerate it, no.
Mary Alex. says
Hi, I wanted to make this lotion. But with shea butter and coconut oil maybe some almond oil or Kukui nut oil and I did want to use water at all. can I do that? How? Is there a calculator for goat lotion like soap making?
Celesti says
Can I use the Goats milk powder mixed with the water for the recipe? I would love to try this homemade lotion but I don't have access to frozen or fresh goat milk.
Danielle McCoy says
It should work as long as you mix it prior
Angie says
Hi! I made this recipe but after a few days the lotion was expanding and coming out of the jars. Has this ever happened to you?
Danielle McCoy says
I've not had this problem, no.
Angela says
Can you use powdered goat milk? And how much?
Danielle McCoy says
I've not tried it so I couldn't give you the proper quantities.
Marissa says
Hello! I was wandering if the coconut oil is the hard oil or the liquid oil? I have both and not sure which to use.
Danielle McCoy says
Fractionated coconut oil (the liquid).
Christina says
Do I have to use an immersion blender??
can you tell me the exact brands of everything you used, I’m going to make this, but I’m scared it will turn out runny like other people are saying sometimes. I want to do it EXACTLY like you did. I’m also gonna try it with camel milk.
Danielle McCoy says
Yes, you need to use an immersion blender, there's not really another way to mix it up at the speed you need to get it to come together. I've used multiple brands and had success. The trick is measuring everything out exactly. I'm not sure if camel milk will work, it should, but the chemical makeup of the milk is going to be slightly different.
Stephanie Loveall says
Is there a difference between making a cream vs a Lotion or are they the same.
Do you burp the Lotion?
Thank you.
Danielle McCoy says
The lotion has more water in it than a cream would, but the process is similar. No.
Tillee Schumacher says
Can use use stearic acid in this recipe or does it get thick enough without it and how much should you use in the recipe
Brittney Biggs says
Help!! I have made this 3 times and it refuses to emulsify😭. I watched some videos and followed exactly. I also made it last year with no problems. Is olive wax emulsifier no good for this? Do you find sometimes certain goats milk just won’t emulsify?
Deborahlee Adams says
Can you use a higher amount of goats milk & less water? Like 15.3 of goat & 5.1 of water?
Danielle McCoy says
no
Vanessa says
Please help? What else can I use besides coconut oil and shea butter?? I’m extremely allergic to them.
Danielle McCoy says
I'm not sure as using different oils would completely change the recipe
Courtney says
Hi! Just made this and I was wondering if it would have to be refrigerated?
Danielle McCoy says
No, it doesn't need refrigerated.
Irina says
Thank you so much for the recipe
What is the best natural and non toxic preservatives to use besides Optiphen?
Danielle McCoy says
Geogard ECT is an option that meets ECOS and COSMOS standards (not for children under 3 in the EU because of the salicylic acid content).
Jodelle says
You don't have to the milk warm?
Can I use another preservatives as well with the same amount?
Danielle McCoy says
No, you don't have to warm the milk. You cannot use other preservatives with the same amount, you'd have to enter them into a calculator to get the proper measurements.
PAM says
CANI USE POWERED GOAT MILK
Danielle McCoy says
You can try... reconstitute it first.
Jenna says
Im getting ready to make this in a couple days... I hav measured out my milk into 10.2 liquid oz in a measuring cup... the rest of the ingredients would go by weight on a scale correct? Thanks so much... look forward to making this!
Danielle McCoy says
Everything is by weight.
Jenna says
@Danielle McCoy, thank you so much! I did make my first batch and loved it! I went ahead then and ordered the optiphen and will be adding essential oils and am making it again!
Rachel says
Hi! I’m excited to try this. What’s the shelf life of this recipe?
Danielle McCoy says
Optiphen says it will keep for up to two years, I've never had it for longer than six months. Either way, I would err on the side of caution and use it up within a year at most.
donna Preidis says
My lotion seemed to 'expand' in jars to the point of spilling. Is this normal? Any recommendations as to how to prevent this. I did not refrigerate it as I don't want to unless it is 100% necessary.
L Johnson says
Can you put Fragrance oils in it instead of essential oils? Also, do you have a goat milk candle recipe to use?? Thanks!
Danielle McCoy says
You can use fragrance oils, yes. I don't have a goat milk candle recipe posted, but you can use my beeswax candle recipe here omit the coconut oil and pour about 1/8th cup of goat milk into the melted beeswax, stir and make your candle like normal.
Katy S says
@Danielle McCoy, Will you be putting the goat milk Candle candle recipe up?
Danielle McCoy says
I will be this winter!
Kelly Reasoner says
Do you have to use the distilled water? Can I just use more goats milk to substitute the distilled water?
Danielle McCoy says
The recipe is intended to be made as described, otherwise the other ingredients would change.
ashley says
mine went bad in a week. so disappointed..
Danielle McCoy says
I'm so sorry to hear that.
Kelly Reasoner says
Hi Danielle,
I have made multiple batches of this recipe and have an inconsistency of it separating. even within the same batch some bottles separate more than others. Do I need to let it cool completely then gently mix again before bottling? I have noticed that the 5 minutes of immersion blending does re-heat the product. I always add the distilled water at room temperature and the milk is typically still fairly cold. Some of the bottles never separate. and the thickness varies between bottles within the same batch as well.
Thank you,
I love this lotion!!
Danielle McCoy says
I would whisk it/mix it gently until it has completely cooled to make sure the emulsion is maintained, then bottle. That should help with the consistency and keep it from separating.
Kelsey says
Can I use 20.4 oz milk and no water?
Thanks!
Danielle McCoy says
No, you need to put water in as well.
Suzy says
I have a friend that would like me to make her lotion, But she's allergic to goats milk can the goat milk in this recipe be substituted for cow milk?
Danielle McCoy says
I've never done that. It would change the composition and ingredient measurements. I can't guarantee it would work.
Hannah says
Just made this recipe and I love it! Curious though, does this lotion have to stay in the fridge long term?
Danielle McCoy says
No, it doesn't.
Tandy says
Made this today! Only thing I did wrong was double it! I followed your directions to the T. Very beautiful lotion. I will have to give some of it away but I’m sure that won’t be too difficult. Thank you for all the information here
Avonlea says
Why isn’t more be thickening ? I did everything as suggested. Usually I use recipes with lye
Danielle McCoy says
When making goat milk lotion, the absence of lye can result in a different texture compared to products like soap, which do contain lye. Lotions are typically emulsions made from water, oils, and an emulsifying agent to bind them together, whereas lye is used in soap-making for saponification, turning fats and oils into soap.
Here are a few possible reasons why your lotion might not be as thick as expected:
Emulsification Issue: Ensure that you're using a proper emulsifier in the right amount. If the emulsifier isn't working well, the water and oil phases may not bind properly, leading to a thinner lotion.
Incorrect Ratios: Double-check your recipe to ensure the ratios of water to oil, and emulsifier are correct. If there's too much water or too little emulsifier, the lotion may be too thin.
Thickening Agents: If your lotion recipe doesn't include a thickening agent like beeswax, stearic acid, or xanthan gum, it may not reach the desired consistency. Adding a thickener could help achieve a thicker texture.
Temperature During Mixing: The temperature at which you combine the water and oil phases can affect the thickness. If the mixture is too hot or too cold, it can prevent the lotion from thickening properly.
Cooling Process: Allow the lotion to cool gradually while stirring. If it cools too quickly or isn't stirred enough, it might not thicken as intended.
Since you're accustomed to working with recipes that contain lye, it's important to adjust your expectations and techniques when making lotions, as the process and ingredients differ significantly.
Gerry says
Would powdered goat milk work as well?
Danielle McCoy says
Yes, powdered goat milk mixed with distilled water will work just fine! It’s a great alternative if you don’t have fresh goat milk on hand. Just make sure to mix it well, and your lotion should turn out beautifully! Let me know how it goes!
Jenn Howlett says
I have been using your recipe for over a year and just love it. My friend is asking me to make her some without coconut oil.can I just use more almond oil in place of the coconut oil?
Danielle McCoy says
Yes
Sunny says
OH. MY. GOODNESS!! This turned out amazing! I made it yesterday for the first time. I made it for my daughters for Christmas and thought I’d have others sample it to see what they thought about it. The first person that tried it asked me, “How much?” Others that tried it want to buy it from me, as well. I guess I’ll be making more!LOL
It’s light and absorbs into the skin wonderfully and doesn’t leave an oily residue. I’m so impressed! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Danielle McCoy says
So glad this turned out for you and everyone loves it! Thank you so much for sharing.
Bryanna says
Can you use powdered goat milk?
Danielle McCoy says
Yes.