Southern Sass Soap
After extensive research we decided to add a Swiss dairy goat to the farm. After learning about the high nutritional value of goat's milk, we determined it would be useful to have such a source to improve our feeding programs. Nellie is also providing milk for the family (we've been making cheese) and we even used her milk to implement raw milk fertilization to our fields last summer.
Our goal is to have our farm be healthy and we also want our family, and friends, to live healthier lifestyles - even down to the kind of soap we are using. So we decided to put Nellie's milk to work in soap. We have been receiving very positive feedback from people trying our soap around the world - all different skin types and all the same responses. Singapore, Amsterdam, Rio De Janiro, London and Bangkok all love it!
Our goal is to have our farm be healthy and we also want our family, and friends, to live healthier lifestyles - even down to the kind of soap we are using. So we decided to put Nellie's milk to work in soap. We have been receiving very positive feedback from people trying our soap around the world - all different skin types and all the same responses. Singapore, Amsterdam, Rio De Janiro, London and Bangkok all love it!
Nellie, the milk goat
What are the Benefits?
Goat milk soap is frequently recommended by dermatologists and used successfully by people with skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, and general dry, itchy skin. It may be used to relieve rashes from poison ivy or bug bites.
Moisturizing: All milk contains natural emollients, vitamins and triglycerides that moisturize the skin. Fresh goat milk contains even more benefits as it has a pH level closest to that of human skin- this means is gentle to your skin and helps protect against bacteria. The cream present in goat milk act as natural moisturizers and boosts the moisturizing quality in soaps. Goat milk has a short-strand protein structure that allows it to be easily absorbed into the skin. This is important because keeping skin naturally moisturized helps keep skin healthy. As we sassy sisters are seeking to age gracefully, moisturizing is very important!
Minerals: Goat milk contains important minerals for the skin such calcium, potassium, magnesium and selenium. Calcium tones and smoothes skin. Selenium is believed by scientists to have an important role in preventing skin cancer. Selenium can also help prevent damage to the skin from excessive time in the sun.
Vitamins: Goat milk contains many vitamins such as B1, B6, B12, C, E. It is particularly high in Vitamin A, which is necessary to repair damaged skin tissue and maintain healthy skin. There have been several medical studies showing that creams made with Vitamin A reduce lines and wrinkles, control acne, and provide some psoriasis relief.
Nellie: The best goat milk soaps are made from fresh goat milk. Nellie provides the freshest milk twice a day. She free ranges with our other goats on mountain pastures of clover, lespedeza, and a variety of grasses. She loves milking time as she receives sweet grain and, her favorite reward, one peanut in the shell. Nellie is a happy, healthy goat and a great addition to our small farm. We are hoping to include her daughter, Oh Hannah, in milk production soon.
Goat milk soap is frequently recommended by dermatologists and used successfully by people with skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, and general dry, itchy skin. It may be used to relieve rashes from poison ivy or bug bites.
Moisturizing: All milk contains natural emollients, vitamins and triglycerides that moisturize the skin. Fresh goat milk contains even more benefits as it has a pH level closest to that of human skin- this means is gentle to your skin and helps protect against bacteria. The cream present in goat milk act as natural moisturizers and boosts the moisturizing quality in soaps. Goat milk has a short-strand protein structure that allows it to be easily absorbed into the skin. This is important because keeping skin naturally moisturized helps keep skin healthy. As we sassy sisters are seeking to age gracefully, moisturizing is very important!
Minerals: Goat milk contains important minerals for the skin such calcium, potassium, magnesium and selenium. Calcium tones and smoothes skin. Selenium is believed by scientists to have an important role in preventing skin cancer. Selenium can also help prevent damage to the skin from excessive time in the sun.
Vitamins: Goat milk contains many vitamins such as B1, B6, B12, C, E. It is particularly high in Vitamin A, which is necessary to repair damaged skin tissue and maintain healthy skin. There have been several medical studies showing that creams made with Vitamin A reduce lines and wrinkles, control acne, and provide some psoriasis relief.
Nellie: The best goat milk soaps are made from fresh goat milk. Nellie provides the freshest milk twice a day. She free ranges with our other goats on mountain pastures of clover, lespedeza, and a variety of grasses. She loves milking time as she receives sweet grain and, her favorite reward, one peanut in the shell. Nellie is a happy, healthy goat and a great addition to our small farm. We are hoping to include her daughter, Oh Hannah, in milk production soon.
Just Keeping It Real!
The soap is made here in the Appalachian Mountains, in a log cabin on our farm. We use fresh mountain water, pure essential oils (for scents) and the most environmentally friendly coconut, palm, and olive oils we can find as these compose the base of our soaps. There is no use of synthetic colors, fragrances or premade bases. We make every batch from scratch.
We employ the traditional method of cold process soap making. This method does not use additional heat to hasten the chemical bonding and thus retains more of the natural glycerin in the final soap. Once the soap cools, it usually rests for four to six weeks to harden properly. This means our soap takes longer to make, but is worth the wait.
We are developing new soaps regularly and if there are ideas or requests, let us know. We are always up for creative challenges. And as always, the soaps will be made with laughs and love by the sassy sisters.
Current varieties of soap:
- Mountain Lavender (contains lavender from our farm)
- Eucalyptus-Spearmint
- Basil–Tangerine (currently sold out)
- Gentle Tangerine Scrub (with cornmeal)
- Cedar-Basil
- Unscented (for those very sensitive folks)
- Old Fashioned Lard and Lye (popular with sportsmen)
Each bar of soap is aprox 4.5 oz, but as we hand cut each bar, the bar may be a bit bigger. The size is aprox 3.5 inches tall by 1.5 inches wide.
The cost per bar is $4. This does not include shipping - once we have your address, we can determine shipping costs. Just drop us a note.
Handcrafted, All Natural Goat Milk Soap
Everyone needs a little sass now and then!
The Sassy Sisters (Sarah and Cindy)
+1 540 994 9269
sycopefallsfarm@gmail.com
+1 540 994 9269
sycopefallsfarm@gmail.com
Why Go To The Trouble To Make Soap?
This is a question we are often asked. During our research, we learned that there are several advantages of handcrafted soap. Soap from the supermarket appears clean and pure. In reality, most big-brand soaps contain harsh chemicals that can irritate the skin, alcohol that dries the skin, and sometimes petroleum products. These may be more appropriate as a detergent rather than soap for cleaning your body.
Handmade soap is made from natural ingredients that don't leave the skin itchy, dry or irritated - and is better for you and the environment.
Handmade soap has another basic advantage: glycerin. All soap is made by combining a fat with an alkali. In most cases, this means oils and sodium hydroxide (lye). During the soap making process, the fat turns into soap and glycerin. In commercial soaps, the glycerin is removed and then used in other, more profitable products. But in handmade soap, the glycerin remains in the soap, providing deep moisturizing benefits. Handmade soaps have clear advantages over commercial soaps.
Our favorite discovery was that goat milk soaps offer even more benefits.
This is a question we are often asked. During our research, we learned that there are several advantages of handcrafted soap. Soap from the supermarket appears clean and pure. In reality, most big-brand soaps contain harsh chemicals that can irritate the skin, alcohol that dries the skin, and sometimes petroleum products. These may be more appropriate as a detergent rather than soap for cleaning your body.
Handmade soap is made from natural ingredients that don't leave the skin itchy, dry or irritated - and is better for you and the environment.
Handmade soap has another basic advantage: glycerin. All soap is made by combining a fat with an alkali. In most cases, this means oils and sodium hydroxide (lye). During the soap making process, the fat turns into soap and glycerin. In commercial soaps, the glycerin is removed and then used in other, more profitable products. But in handmade soap, the glycerin remains in the soap, providing deep moisturizing benefits. Handmade soaps have clear advantages over commercial soaps.
Our favorite discovery was that goat milk soaps offer even more benefits.