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Mama Marilee’s Goat Milk Laundry Soap

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Mama Marilee's Goat Milk Laundry Soap

This blog post was written by Bend Soap Company co-founder, Marilee Johnson.

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So now that you’ve switched over to using healthy, all-natural skincare products (like our goat milk soap, goat milk lotion, or even our 100% natural deodorant!) you may be wondering what other measures you can take to help keep your skin and body healthy. Well, let’s start with what we wash our clothes with.

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Is Your Laundry Detergent the Reason for Your Dry Skin?

Many people have complaints of itchy skin and their first thought is that their skin is dry and that they just need to apply some lotion. Or, they assume they’re allergic to that new soap or body wash they’ve got in the shower. But consider this: if you’re experiencing an itching sensation all over your body, not just on your hands, then the problem may just be with your laundry detergent!

The detergent you used to wash your clothes gets in the fabric and can rub off the clothing onto your skin. You would think this wouldn’t really affect your skin, but it could be the cause of your skin irritations. If your skin is extra sensitive to certain ingredients, it doesn’t take much to irritate it.

“…If you’re experiencing an itching sensation all over your body, not just on your hands, then the problem may just be with your laundry detergent!”

Don’t worry… We’ve got a solution for you! I’ve made my own homemade concoction of laundry soap that is natural, sensitive, and kind to your skin. On top of it all, it’ll leave your clothes feeling and smelling fresh! Sound like a win-win? Read on for my full recipe.

Mama Marilee’s Goat Milk Laundry Detergent Recipe

What You’ll Need:

- 6 cups shredded goat milk soap (you can buy our pre-shredded goat milk soap here)
- 6 cups Borax (a mineral)
- 6 cups washing soda (1 box)
- 2 cups baking soda

Directions:

Add all of the ingredients together in a large container.
Mix thoroughly.
Pre-spot any hard stains on your laundry as usual.
Then, add the goat milk soap detergent to your load. Use between 1-3 (heaping) tablespoons per load, depending on the size and dirtiness.

Tips & Tricks

Dealing with hard water? If you have hard water, add extra Borax or shredded goat milk soap.

A Word of Advice

Be careful not to use too much soap, especially with front-loaders, since they use less water. You want to make sure you don’t add too much detergent as it will not be able to dissolve completely. This will make your clothes look dingy (from still having soap on them!)

If you end up making Mama Marilee’s Laundry Detergent, let us know what you think by leaving a comment below! We would love to hear about your experience. And don’t forget to sign up to receive our Monthly Newsletter to get notified about more DIY projects we come out with.