Common questions that I receive regarding my products are: What type of preservative do you use in your goat milk lotion? Is a preservative needed in goat milk lotion?
A product that contains water must contain a preservative.
The only way for a person to get around the requirement of a preservative is to make a small batch of lotion for your own use, store it in the refrigerator, and use it within 2 weeks
Selecting a preservative for goat milk lotion requires careful scrutiny, meaning, not just any preservative will do the job effectively.
The preservative that I prefer is Phenonip. It covers the special needs of preserving a lotion that contains milk, it leaves no detectable odor in lotion, and it does not affect the thickness of the formula. On the other hand, Phenonip contains parabens. Parabens developed a bad name in 2004 when they were suggested to be linked to the retaining of estrogen in the tissues of the human body. Parabens have since, time and time again, been proven safe.
I currently use a combination of Cosmocil and Potassium K. I worked the percentages of use out with a chemist to ensure I use adequate preservative for my formula, yet, I did not want to overcompensate because Potassium K tends to leave an odor that I personally find offensive. Cosmocil also lends to separation of the milk from the distilled water that I use in my lotion recipes. Cosmocil is a common preservative found in contact lense solutions. It is very mild. Cosmocil by itself is not an effective preservative for goat milk lotion.
I am considering returning to the preservative Phenonip. It is proven to be both safe for the body and provides ultimate safety for the product (and your skin)!
Questions are welcome at any time.
(Update effective 3/2012. Questions are welcome by me, however, please research preservatives carefully. Soap and lotion ingredient suppliers carry a wealth of preservatives, and useful information such as suggested usage rates. If you find you do need help, consider investing in your product, or your business. I offer consultation (here) on my website). Thank you! Mary
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I use the leucidal line which was recommened by lots of people.
i asked them for a product reference and i couldnt believe the amount of larger firms that is using it. i think the people who had bad luck didn’t use it correctly. I stand by this product.
they came out with several ones including an organic.
i buy it all from the manufactuers right hand company formulator sample shop. they help me all the time and provide formulation guidelines when needed. heres the link
http://www.formulatorsampleshop.com
I will be looking into Leucidal, giving it a test. So, it appears there is a natural preservative that holds up to goat milk lotion. I’ll make sure to post the results on the blog!
Louise, thank you so very much for sharing this information!
has anyone used geogard 221? if so is it effective and for how long?
Hello –
I have not used Geogard. I did research the facts and found some additional comments (example of comments at this link): http://swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com/2010/10/preservatives-geogard-ultra.html.
When using any new preservative, or making a product with a new formula, I would have it tested (both challenge and effectiveness) by a laboratory.
Thanks for your questions,
Mary
I’m wondering how to know how much preservative to use in making goat milk lotion, for both Phenonip and the cosmocil and potassium k.
The amount of goat milk in the lotion must not exceed safe limits, and then the amount of preservative is based on the total weight (ounces) of your recipe and the amount of liquids (milk/water) involved. Goat milk lotion requires care/specific preservatives because it can spoil and can contain bacteria that distilled water (a normal ingredient in lotion) does not. I will contact you with some specific information, perhaps some links or contacts for you.
HI
I am trying to make yogurt lotion and have been told that the I can just replace the goats milk with the yogurt but have not gotten it to work..this is the first time on your page..I would love it if you could share the amounts…I am not much of a chemist…and have just been making my own reciepes from scratch. any help to my personal email would be lovely.
Brieabella7@yahoo.com
Thanks!
You are welcome.
I am also having trouble getting my goat’s milk lotion to “keep” well. If I leave it in the fridge, it is usually ok for about a month, then it starts to mold. If I leave it at room temp, it is molding in a matter of days. I would like to be able to sell it at some point, right now I am just using it for myself and close family. I have tried using the all natural preservatives, like grapefruit seed extract, vitamin E, tea tree oil, etc. But no luck so far. Can you give me some tips, please?
Helly Myra. It is nice to meet you. Any time a liquid, such as water or milk, is added to a cosmetic a preservative is required.
If you are making the lotion for yourself, you can make small quantities, with the addition of a “natural” preservative, then refrigerate your lotion. It will remain fresh for a week or two.
When making lotions for other people you are going to have to step away from the natural thought. Use the preservative as directed, at the minimum quantity for effectiveness, with the self-assurance that you are providing a healthy product that is safe for everyone to use. I am very comfortable with that thought!
Hi Mary, thanks very much for your reply.
One of the things I am worried about is which preservative I should use. I want to go as safe and natural as possible of course, but it also has to be effective enough for it to be safe for sale. I was also hoping to sell it online, so of course it would not be refrigerated during shipping.
I have ordered some of the Germall II liquid that I am going to try and see how it works. I like the facts that it has no parabens in it. But I have read that Phenonip is excellent to use in milk based lotions also, but of course it does have the parabens. Is there a particular preservative that you personally prefer, and do you have an opinion on the safety of parabens?
Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it! 🙂
I love Phenonip and have considered switching back to it. It has no odor and does not affect the thickening of the lotion.
I am providing a link here to a great article/interview that you might also find interesting and helpful: http://cactusandivy.blogspot.com/2010/03/preservatives-in-personal-care-products.html .
I personally do not agree with the parabens issue, but have used a combination of potassium K and cosmocil CQ because of the entire scare.
Best wishes with your lotions!
I found your site while looking for some lotion recipes. I have tons of goat milk right now and looking for something different to do with it. I thought making lotion for Christmas presents would be fun. Any advice would be most welcome! Is there a basic recipe for lotion using goat milk that I can tweak to my own likes? I’ve already given cheese and soap as presents, so looking for something new!
Thanks!
Cindy
Hello, Cindy! I adore your email address. Somewhere in my files I have a great beginners lotion recipe. I think you will like it. I need to dig it up and email a link to you. Hang in there though, I may have a busy day today!
Can I get that recipe?
I recently stumbled upon your blog while looking out for GM lotion recipes.
Firstly, let me tell you, your site is amazing (especially after reading the post on reviving chilled new borns it felt so much human)
After going through your blog and comments I have a strong urge to try making the GM Lotion myself. If you permit, can I also request a copy for your beginners GM Lotion recipe and also what preservative should be good and as natural as possible.
Thanks!
Sabz
I love the site http://www.teachsoap.com for beginning formulas. I still need to find an actual recipe that I can pass on, a very simple one that contains goat milk. I have been a bit side-tracked recently, so hang in there while I look!
Thank you for your positive feedback! I truly appreciate it.
I had to put my thinking cap back on, go back to when I first researched lotions. For goat milk lotions, substitute 10% of your distilled water with milk. I hope the site that I linked to helped you devise a basic lotion formula!
Hi Mary,
I just can across your site as I was looking for info on preservatives for GM lotions.It really difficult to find info.I live in Canada and have never heard of the preservatives you are discussing.I use germall11 and germaben.
I made my first batch of GM lotion yesterday.I used a recipe I have used for many years.I subed 10% of the water with fresh GM and added it once the lotion was colled down.The recipe I use calls for 1 1/2 tsp of germall 11 so I doubled the amount due to the milk.Not sire if this was the right thing to do but since I was unable to find info, I needed to do something.Do you think I used too much?
Judi
Subbing 10% of the distilled water with milk is good. I would not have doubled the preservative. I would follow the same guidelines for preservatives that you have been following for lotion recipes that have only a water base. For the Germall plus you normally see great results at 1% of the recipe.
Best wishes!
Hi Mary,
I had read somewhere that you are able to sub goats milk for distilled water in any recipe as long as you use a preservative. But then I just saw that you suggested only a 10% substitution. I recently made a batch of GM soap where I had subbed the water with goats milk. I was scared that it would go bad, so I doubled the called for amount of preservative (I used phenonip). What’s your opinion on this? Thanks so much! Love your blog 🙂
Meredith, I do not use a preservative in goat milk soap. It is not needed.
I recommend to not double any amount of preservative in any formula, unless the amount of the preservative used falls within the safety guidelines for that particular preservative. For example, many common preservatives have a safety limit of 1% to 1.5% of the formula.
oops. I meant to say Lotion not soap!
Thank-you for your feedback, much appreciated.
That makes sense. Happy to help, Meredith.
Hi Mary,
From what i understand 1% Phenonip will do the job in a milk based lotion, right?
I am adding 25% camel’s milk to my lotion. Should I increase the amount of Phenonip to 2% because of the increase in amount of milk?
Thanks!
Gil
I believe the usage rate for Phenonip is .25% to 1%. I do not recommend increasing Phenonip in your formula beyond that percentage, causing the usage rate to exceed the manufacturers safety recommendations. I also would not challenge the preservatives ability by increasing the milk in your lotion to 25%.
Great questions, Gil! Happy soaping and lotion making!
Did you ever find the beginner’s goat milk lotion recipe that was mentioned several times? If you did, would you include me on the list of people to whom you are going to send it? Thank you very much!! Barb Powell
I will dig the link up for you, not a problem. Keep in mind, you can safely substitute 10% (up to 15%) of the distilled water in a lotion recipe with goat milk.
Hi Mary,
I too, would like the beginners recipe for the goat’s milk lotion. My daughter has several goats, and I made batchs of soap this year. Now would like to try the lotion.
Thank you. Deb O’Connor
Hi Deb! I sent an email to you with a link to a great lotion tutorial. Best wishes with your lotion making!
May I also have the link to the beginner’s recipe? Thank you.
Linda – There is a link to beginner’s lotion formula in the comments on this post. I believe it is dated 2/2011. Bet wishes! – Mary
Hi,
Thanks for your fantastic blog. I’ve been making GM soap for about a year and absolutely love it. I’m wanting to try making lotion now and would be greatly appreciative if you could also send me your recipe.
Thanks again, Kristina
Hi Kristina, I’ll send a link to you for a very simple and basic recipe and tutorial. You just need to substitute some of the water with goat’s milk.
Hi,
I love your blog. I just want to know, if I can add a strong natural preservative in a lotion recipe, can I safely substitute 100% of the distilled water with goat milk? Because I read somewhere, chitosan is a great natural preservative. Or may be by adding alcohol in small quantity will help?
Thank You.
Hello there. I am glad you enjoy reading the blog! I truly appreciate your questions.
Increasing the percentage of goat milk in a lotion formula beyond 10-15% jeopordizes any preservative system, especially when using natural preservatives. In my estimation, using a man-made preservative, at 1-1.5% (or as directed), leaving the formula 99 – 98% natural, is a worthwhile effort in retaining product safety.
Chitosan is up for debate as a safe preservative. It is my understanding that it has had good results, however, as a surface preservative (on foods), especially when combined with glucose. I have not seen much research done on Chitosan in a liquid formula.
When using a preservative, such as Chitosan, that isn’t fully tested in goat milk lotion or any other liquid formula, and one that does that have usage recommendations for goat milk lotion/liquids, I recommend having the formula tested to ensure it is safe. Remember, what you cannot see is just as bad as what you might be able to see (such as molds).
I am not a fan of adding alcohol to a lotion formula. It can be drying, and it is not an effective goat milk formula preservative.
I am interested in making lotion and liquid soap with sheep milk. I do not see many people using sheep milk. What are your thoughts on using it compaired to goat milk? Can I use the same preservative for the lotion and liquid soap? Could you email me your beginners recipe for lotion and if you have one for liquid soap? Thank you
Hello, Kristin.
It is my understanding that sheep milk cheese and soap is very rich, excellent. I have never tried sheep milk in soap but I would imagine it would be a great combination. I am not well-versed on sheep breeds, but my guess is that certain breeds have richer milk than others. The richer the milk in butterfat, the better the soap.
Here is a link to a very basic lotion recipe and excellent tutorial by Anne-Marie, CEO of Brambleberry.
Liquid soap is something I am working on in the soap studio, more on that topic to come.
Best wishes for your endeavors. I hope you come back and tell me how it goes!
Thank you for your input. I will look at the recipe you gave the link to. I’ve been making bar sheep milk soap for about 6 months now. I haven’t sold any as yet. I’ve been playing with scents and colors, trying to come up with my own unique look. Interestingly though, I did run a little test and made unscented soap with sheep, goat, and cow milk. I’ve used all three and I honestly can’t tell a difference in any of them. I think I’ve decided that I could offer a bar of all three to anyone and ask them to tell me which is which and there just is no way they could. So I think it is a mind set when people choose say goat milk over cow. I hope people will find sheep milk soap as interesting as goat milk. We shall see. I’ve not started the liquid soap or lotion yet because I find myself running in circles with what preservative to use. I wonder if you know much about Optiphen and what your opinion of using it is? Also, do you know of a great wholesale place to purchase bottles for liquid products?
Personally, I have not used Optiphen, but I have read that it works well in goat milk lotion, with the benefit of it being formaldehyde and paraben free. You might be able to go to some suppliers, like Snowdrift Farms, talk with their formulator, to get their recommendations for Optiphen’s use in milk lotions.
How many bottles do you want to purchase at a time?
Hello, I am extremely interested in making Goat Milk Lotion. But I have never attempted anything like this before. Do you have a VERY beginner friendly recipe that you can send me?
Thank you
Hi there.
A very basic lotion recipe and tutorial can be found at:
http://soap-queen.blogspot.com/2008/11/gift-series-lotion-tutorial-from.html
For the basic recipe, I would substitute no more than 10% of the distilled water with goat milk.
Best wishes.
Sorry for the long delay in answering you. I am looking for a few dozen bottles and tops just to give it a try. Any suggestions?
How many ounces in a bottle do you need Kristin?
Thank you Mary for you suggestions and information. I am about to try the G M lotion but I have Germall Plus Powder. Can I use this? Your info is so very helpful.
Yes, you can use Germall Plus Powder in goat milk lotion. I understand that it is paraben free and isn’t harsh on the skin. I have not used it myself. Thank you for your comment, and best wishes with your lotion making! I hope you come back and talk about your results.
I am thinking 8oz. Do you think this is a good “average” size for liquid soap?
Kristin, I apologize for the delay in getting back with you. It has been busy around here! I do think 8 oz is a great size for liquid soap. What type of bottle? Clear, white?
Hi Mary, Should I pasteurize the milk first and could I use canned goats milk. If yes , do I have to dilute it. Also can powdered goats milk be used? So many questions but I would like to try all ways and see which is best. I will post my findings .
Hi Colleen, these are very good questions.
Pasteurizing the milk beforehand is a personal choice. If you heat your milk and distilled water before you add to other ingredients in your lotion formula, you may not need to pastererize…I’ll explain why: pasteurizing milk involves heating it to a minimum of 165 degrees, holding the milk at that temperature for 15 seconds. Many lotion makers heat their distilled water/milk mixture to temperatures above 165 degrees, for periods of time greater than 15 seconds, which is hotter and longer than the pasteurization process requires.
Canned milk – you will need to dilute it if it is concentrated.
Powdered milk – can definitely be used.
Best wishes!! Come back and talk about your results, please.
Hi Mary,
Just wanted to share with everyone. Finally made my Goat’s Milk Lotion. It came out fantastic. I used 10% Fresh Goat’s Milk substitute in my water amount, did not pasteurize before and used Germall Plus Powder for my preservative. It feels so good.
Thank you for your help. I also made G M Soaps using fresh GM, Powdered GM and Evaporated GM. I was on a GM quest that day. I like all the results but I am partial to the fresh GM.
Best wishes and I will keep in touch. I plan to experiment with the GM and other herbs etc .
Hi There, Aqui!
Wonderful! I loved hearing your success story. And it sounds so good that you tried several different ways to get results. I have done that with lotions, over and over again. Soaps too.
I tried a melt and pour soap once. It was a shea butter based soap. It simply was not the same, however, I know others have excellent success(s) with their melt and pour bases. They can look beautiful, and feel great on the skin…but it didn’t work for me. As you found out, and as I have found out, it takes patience, time, and experimentation to get the individual results we are seeking.
Hi Mary.
I’ve been experimenting with making lotion and I am having a tough go at it. 3 failed attempts. I am hoping you can shed some light on my problem. The breakdown of the different recipes I’ve used is 80%
Sorry I hit post comment on accident 🙂
Anyhow, 80% liquid, 14% oils, 4% beeswax, and the remainder a combination of preservative and fragrance. I haven’t even gotten to the preservative or fragrance because everytime I combine the oils with the water the water won’t mix into the oils. I end up with what looks like whipped cream or butter on the top and water on the bottom. I am combining at about 135 degrees for both the water and oil/wax just before the wax starts to turn and I blend blend blend. Any idea what I’m doing wrong?
Hi Kristin. In lotion recipes you need an emulsifier. Beeswax does not bind the old and the water. It does somewhat thicken, and can be used for that purpose. Your percentages looks good for lotion. I do not have a recipe on hand, borax is often combined with beeswax to ensure the oils and liquids bind. Best wishes!
Hi,
I was reading your comments above. I too am interested in your recipe for lotion that you mention several times above. Thank you
Hi There – It isn’t my recipe that was provided, it is a wonderful base recipe and tutorial. Please go to the comments that I postedon February 24, 2011 and click on the link. I am sure you will find it helpful.
I was just looking up recipes for uses for goat milk and found this infromative site! I am in the begining stages of using goat milk for skin care products and would appreciate any and all advice anyone could give. I’ve made regular bar soap, liquid soap and played with shower gel and lotion but not really happy with how it has turned out…. thanks! Gina
can you please send me your beg. lotion reciepe thanks
Hi Gina, I am not sure what type of advice you might need. It sounds like you are well on your way! I am posting a beginner’s lotion recipe (link to a tutorial) for Brieabella, that helped me when I first experimented with lotion-making:
http://soap-queen.blogspot.com/2008/11/gift-series-lotion-tutorial-from.html
My advice for products with goat milk is to keep on trying, have patience. Fresh goat milk can be difficult to work with. Try new formulas in small batches.
Good post!
Enjoy the sunshine!
Amy
What about using vinegar as a preservative? I have a recipe that uses vinegar for the preservative and states it has a shelf life of 6 months. It has only been made for about a week now and it hasn’t soured.
My next question is if I use phenonip, how much? Or can i use another preservative? I am using all goat’s milk. I was having a problem with seperating because I am using beeswax, but I tweaked the recipe a little (took out the aloe vera gel) and it has stayed a thick creamy body butter. Here is the recipe I’ve been using. http://www.ehow.com/how_8115924_make-goats-milk-lotion.html
I just want to make sure this will actually stay good for 6 months?
Vinegar is not a good preservative for anything that needs a shelf life longer than a few days. Souring would not be an indication of whether or not fungus is going to grow in the product.
Sources where you purchase preservatives, such as this page at http://www.brambleberry.com/Phenonip-P4038.aspx, list the usage rates for preservatives. I would begin with the suppliers for a wide-range of preservatives.
I offer consultation here: http://www.anniesgoathill.com/Consultation.html. If you are interested, I can extend advice to you through a phone call.
Best wishes!
Mary
Hello Elizabeth,
I, too am experimenting with using an all goatmilk fluid for my recipe. Could you tell me if your product kept for the 6 month period.
Thank you,
Valerie
I am interested in knowing too, Elizabeth and Valerie. I never tried not diluting the goat’s milk with distilled water. – Mary
Hi Valerie, I did end up diluting the milk. I used 90% water and 10% raw goat milk. I use phenonip (although I want to try optiphen) at the 1-1.5% of my recipe. It has lasted for over 6 months no problem. Everything I tried using just goat milk didn’t last and all the recipes I looked at involved at least some water. Hope this helps! Good luck experimenting! I was sick of throwing away product so I just went with diluting.
Elizabeth
Prairie Hills Farm
Hi Mrs Humphrey,
Im getting back in the goat business. I use to raise nubian and alpine when i was in 4H. I use to make soap and fudge using Goats milk but I really would love to try and make lotion and possibly lip balm. Im planning on starting my own little market on our farm. What would be the best preservative to use in lotion for when your looking to sell the product? Also do you have a good goat milk lip balm? My email address is bethtoon07@yahoo.com. THank you so much for all your help. Take care and i look forward to hearing from you.
Beth
Hello –
Best wishes with your return to the goat business!
I have not seen a recipe for goat milk lip balm. I would love it if you came back and let me know if/when you find one. I am not sure I want to make lip balms myself, with all of the tiny containers to fill! But, it would be interesting to hear back from you when you do start making them.
I recently learned of a preservative that other lotion makers have said works works well in a formula containing goat milk. It is called Leucidal. My understanding is that Leucidal is plant-based. I am sure you can obtain the preservative through many suppliers, but one that I know of is http://www.theherbarie.com. I believe the staff at The Herbarie would be more than happy to help you determine which type of Leucidal (there are several) would best fit your preservative needs.
Thank you,
Mary
i recommend formulating shop since they are connected to the manufactuer address is formulatorsampleshop.com
Hello Mrs Humphrey,
I batched some goat milk lotion last week and it turned out beautifully. Shared it with family and friends and the response was very positive. Anyway, I tried to duplicate the batch and the liquid separated. I tried reheating at a low temp and added a little more emulsifier but it still separates. It could still be used as a night cream. Just wondering if I might try another method to reincorporate the liquid and solid and if not, could I pour off the liquid and use it in another recipe?
Thanks so much for your expertise.
Valerie
Valerie –
The smaller the size of the batch is, the easier it is for emulsifying problems to occur. The reason is, even a pinch less of emulsifier can throw the entire formula off when the amount to be used is (for example) .45.
I would use the batch for family, for face cream and start fresh with a new batch. I would not attempt to use the liquid. That way you know exactly how much preservative to use, without any concerns of how much emulsifier and thickeners you already have in the liquid. Also, when you re-batch lotion, you submit the product to even more contaminants, no matter how careful and spotless you are.
Thank you and best wishes!
Mary
looking for a goat milk lotion recipe for a beginner, preferable one with preservative so lotion keeps
Robin –
Most lotion recipes can be converted to a goat milk lotion recipe. Do not exceed 15% goat milk for the liquid (distilled water). To my knowledge, no preservative holds up to milk in any greater amount. A very simple recipe that I’ve included goat milk in can be found via the Soap Queen tutorial. It is the exact tutorial that convinced me that lotion making was not difficult at all. Search terms “soap queen lotion tutorial.” Best wishes!
Hi, thanks for your post on goats milk lotion. I use phenoxyethanol for a preservative, will this be ok for the goats milk lotion? Im making a whole batch for friends and family, Thanks so much 🙂 x
Hello Vivienne – Yes, phenoxyethanol (i.e. Phenonip) is a great preservative for goat milk lotion. I used it myself for a period of time.
Happy lotion making! Mary
Hi Mary. I wondered about your opinion of why my goat’s milk lotion I made in August started to smell, yellow & look spoiled on the surface of only the pump tester bottles I made, but not in the capped bottles I had made. I use Optiphen Plus as my preservative. I work in a bakery with a gift shop & I put them on the shelf to sell in August. I just discovered the tester pump in November that smelled bad. Is it because the open air to the lotion and maybe the heat we had this summer in Oregon that could have done it? I haven’t heard any negative comments from those who bought my lotion, but it worries me.
Hello There!
I would have said that the air at the top of the pump may have lead to the yellowing, since I have seen that happen around loose fitting caps that I’ve utilized for my own personal products (those that I made for my own use), but you also mentioned the lotion began to smell.
I would test your product/formula to ensure it is not spoiling, to ensure the preservative is holding up to your formula. If you would like, I’ll post a link in a comment to a professional lab that tests handmade products and charges reasonable rates.
Thank you and best wishes,
Mary
Hi, I am a high school student who is in FFA and is working on expanding my SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience). I own a herd of Nubian dairy goats that I show and sell kids. I have been researching the possibility of using the excess milk my goats produce (right now the goat milk is just used for family consumption) in a lotion product. I was wondering if there are any regulations or things I need to know and follow as I try to start my small business. Any information would be helpful! Thanks Tess Cummings
Hi Tess –
I love that you want to start your own small business.
I would start with your local and state offices to determine if they have regulations unique to your location. Most states require the registration of your business for sales tax purposes. A few states, very few, do not allow manufacturing of cosmetics inside of a home, or in a building that is not deemed commercial.
The FDA has set specific guidelines for cosmetic labeling, here is a link to their site (cosmetic labeling manual): http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/CosmeticLabelingLabelClaims/CosmeticLabelingManual/.
Lotion is considered a cosmetic by the FDA, most handmade soap is not. A few states consider melt-and-pour soap a cosmetic based on the ingredients (a pre-made soap base can contain surfactant ingredients).
I hope this helps.
Best wishes on your adventure! I hope it is profitable in all areas! Give the Nubians a hug for me.
Mary
Thank you very much!
You’re welcome.
If you are interested, I plan to begin spotlight blog posts in the near future. Small (related to the topics I cover in this blog) businesses, farms, etc…, will be sending submissions to me that may be covered in a featured spotlight. FFA and how to start a small business would be a great guest spot topic.
mary,
I to would like to have the recipe for beginners goat milk lotion for christmas gifts.
Hello,
This is a great recipe and tutorial for beginners: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/gift-series-lotion-tutorial-from-scratch-2/. I recommend substituting 10% (up to 15%) of the liquid in the formula with goat milk.
Developing a lotion formula is not difficult, nor is it extremely expensive, and the resulting product is in your hands immediately. Once you get a handle on basic lotion making you can substitute the moisturizing oils with butters and oils of your choice.
Enjoy!
Mary