Why I Use Goat Milk and Tallow (and When Plant Oils Shine)

kunielorenzo
Sep 3
2 min read

Ingredients with a purpose

I’m a second-generation soap maker, and I choose ingredients the way I cook for my family: thoughtfully, simply, and for a reason. Three pillars show up again and again in my recipes—goat milk, tallow, and premium plant oils—because each brings something special.

Goat milk: creamy comfort

Goat milk helps create a creamy, lotion-like lather that feels comforting on the skin. It’s one of my go-tos for family bars.

Pairs beautifully with gentle scents.
Lovely for frequent hand-washing and showers.
In my studio, goat milk bars are usually cold process to keep that smooth finish.

Plant oils & butters: the everyday heroes

You’ll see olive, coconut, sunflower, and cocoa butter show up often. Together they balance cleanse, bubbles, and bar hardness.

Olive oil: silky, gentle.
Coconut oil: bubbly cleanse (I keep it balanced).
Sunflower oil: light, conditioning.
Cocoa butter: firmness and a plush feel.

Tallow: old-school, ultra-conditioning

Rendered from grass-fed, finished tallow, this ingredient gives bars a dense, conditioning lather and a classic, “squeaky-clean without squeak” feel.

Excellent in shaving soaps for cushion and glide.
Adds firmness so your bar lasts longer at the sink or in the shower.

I often make tallow bars hot process for that cozy, rustic character.

So…which bar is for me?

For daily family use: Goat Milk Soaps—creamy lather, simple joy.
For a luxe, classic clean: Tallow Soaps—rich, conditioning, long-lasting.
For scent exploration or specific routines: Check the ingredient panel; I list my key oils and butters so you can pick your perfect fit.

As always, no medical claims here—just my experience at the soap bench and feedback from customers. If you’re navigating sensitivities, patch-test and feel free to message me for a suggestion.

Explore the collections:

Goat Milk Soaps → gentle & creamy
Tallow Soaps → rich & classic
Lotions & Creams → from lightweight, luxury to whipped tallow

Storage note (warm weather): Heat can soften certain products. During warmer months, I ship with care and recommend bringing packages inside promptly.

Be Good, Do Good & Keep it Clean.

— Kunié