3 easy recipes for breast milk soaps

Breast milk is a natural product with multiple properties.

It is possible to make breast milk soaps yourself with a few simple ingredients and without resorting to cold saponification. Here are 3 quick and easy breast milk soap recipes to make at home.

Recipe #1: Breast milk and coconut oil soap

This recipe is the most basic and gentle on the skin. Coconut oil provides a touch of hydration and delicate fragrance.

Ingredients

• 100 ml of breast milk
• 100 g of grated or flaked Marseille soap (preferably without palm oil)
• 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil

Material

• A saucepan
• A whip
• A spatula
• Silicone soap molds

Preparation

1. In a saucepan, melt the grated soap in the breast milk over low heat (preferably in a bain-marie for gentler cooking).
2. Add the coconut oil and mix gently with a whisk until smooth. Take care that the mixture does not burn or form lumps.
3. Pour the mixture into the soap molds and leave to cool in the freezer for 24 hours. The soaps are ready when they have set well.
4. Unmold the soaps and let them dry for at least a month in a dry, ventilated place. Turn them over from time to time to even out the drying. Indeed, air must be able to circulate around the soaps: place them on parchment paper on a rack for example.

Recipe #2: Breast Milk and Honey Soap

This recipe is ideal for sensitive, fragile, dry or damaged skin. Honey has moisturizing, soothing, nourishing and restorative properties.

Ingredients

• 100 ml of breast milk
• 100 g of grated or flaked Marseille soap (preferably without palm oil)
• 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons of honey

Material

• A saucepan
• A whip
• A spatula
• Silicone soap molds

Preparation

1. In a saucepan, melt the grated soap in the breast milk over low heat (preferably in a bain-marie for gentler cooking).
2. Add the coconut oil and honey and mix gently with a whisk until smooth. Take care that the mixture does not burn or form lumps.
3. Pour the mixture into the soap molds and leave to cool in the freezer for 24 hours. The soaps are ready when they have set well.
4. Unmold the soaps and let them dry for at least a month in a dry, ventilated place. Turn them over from time to time to even out the drying. Air must be able to circulate around the soaps: place them on parchment paper on a rack for example.

*Warning: Honey is not recommended for ingestion by babies under one year old.

Recipe #3: Breast milk and strawberry seed soap

This recipe is perfect for mothers who want to make a natural and delicious scrub. Strawberry seeds have an exfoliating effect which eliminates dead cells and refines skin texture.

Ingredients

• 100 ml of breast milk
• 100 g of grated or flaked Marseille soap (preferably without palm oil)
• 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons dried strawberry seeds

Material

• A saucepan
• A whip
• A spatula
• Silicone soap molds

Preparation

1. In a saucepan, melt the grated soap in the breast milk over low heat (preferably in a bain-marie for gentler cooking).
2. Add the coconut oil and strawberry seeds and mix gently with a whisk until smooth. Take care that the mixture does not burn or form lumps.
3. Pour the mixture into the soap molds and leave to cool in the freezer for 24 hours. The soaps are ready when they have set well.
4. Unmold the soaps and let them dry for at least a month in a dry, ventilated place. Turn them over from time to time to even out the drying. Air must be able to circulate around the soaps: place them on parchment paper on a rack for example.

*Warning: This soap is not suitable for baby's skin or for sensitive or irritated skin. It is intended for occasional use for mothers who want to treat themselves.

Conclusion

You now have 3 breast milk soap recipes to try at home. These soaps are natural, economical and respectful of your skin and that of your baby. They will allow you to benefit from the benefits of breast milk, which is rich in antibodies, vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Breast milk has calming, healing, antiseptic and moisturizing properties. It is ideal for cleaning baby's bottom, treating cracks, eczema, acne or dry skin.

To store your breast milk soaps, you can store them in an airtight box or in a fabric bag. Avoid exposing them to direct sunlight or humidity. You can use them for several months without problem.

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