Honey & Oatmeal Layered Goat Milk Melt & Pour Soap

Honey & Oatmeal Layered Goat Milk Melt & Pour Soap

Create beautiful two-toned soap bars with creamy goat milk soap, soothing colloidal oatmeal, and vibrant yellow and orange layers. This beginner-friendly recipe is perfect for handmade gifts or adding a splash of colour to your soap range.

Makes: Approximately 4 × 100 g bars

Ingredients

• 400 g Goat Milk Melt & Pour Soap Base
• 8 g Colloidal Oatmeal (2%)
• 2–4 g Honey (optional)
• 8–12 g Fragrance Oil (or according to the supplier’s recommended usage rate)
• Yellow Water-Soluble Liquid Dye from www.funwithsoap.co.za
• Orange Water-Soluble Liquid Dye from www.funwithsoap.co.za
• Isopropyl Alcohol (99%) in a spray bottle

Method

1. Cut the goat milk melt and pour soap base into small cubes.
2. Melt the soap gently in the microwave using short bursts or in a double boiler. Do not overheat or allow it to boil.
3. Mix the colloidal oatmeal with the honey (if using) until smooth.
4. Allow the melted soap to cool to approximately 55–60°C, then stir in the oatmeal mixture and fragrance oil.

Creating the Layers

1. Divide the melted soap equally between two heatproof jugs (approximately 200 g in each).
2. Add a few drops of Orange Water-Soluble Liquid Dye from www.funwithsoap.co.za to one jug and stir until the colour is evenly dispersed.
3. Add a few drops of Yellow Water-Soluble Liquid Dye from www.funwithsoap.co.za to the second jug and stir well.
4. Pour the orange soap into your mould and spray the surface with isopropyl alcohol to remove air bubbles.
5. Leave the orange layer to cool until a firm skin forms on the surface. It should feel slightly tacky but not liquid when gently touched with a gloved finger.
6. Lightly score the surface of the orange layer with a toothpick or skewer.
7. Spray the scored surface generously with isopropyl alcohol to help the layers bond.
8. If necessary, gently reheat the yellow soap to approximately 55°C.
9. Slowly pour the yellow soap over the back of a spoon or spatula onto the orange layer to avoid breaking through the first layer.
10. Spray the surface with isopropyl alcohol to remove any bubbles.
11. Allow the soap to cool and harden completely before unmoulding.
12. Once fully cooled, wrap each bar immediately in shrink wrap or cling film to help prevent glycerin dew.

Tips for Success

• Use only water-soluble dyes in melt and pour soap for vibrant, even colour.
• Do not overheat the soap base, as this can cause moisture loss and affect the finished bars.
• Wrapping your soap as soon as it has cooled will help prevent glycerin dew and keep your bars looking fresh.