Easy Pumpkin Spice Soap Recipe

Introduction

This easy pumpkin spice soap recipe combines nourishing oils with warm autumn spices to create a naturally scented, moisturizing bar. It’s perfect for those who love seasonal scents and handcrafted treats for the skin. Let’s walk through making a delightful soap infused with pumpkin and cozy spices.

Ingredients

• 100 g coconut oil
• 500 g olive oil
• 80 g lye (2.8 oz.)
• 100 ml goat milk (fresh or reconstituted from powder)
• 100 ml water
• 45 g pumpkin puree (about 1.6 oz.)
• 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or any brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• Clove essential oil, cinnamon essential oil, and ginger essential oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place the goat milk in the freezer while you measure and prepare the other ingredients. Have the spices ready so you can work smoothly later.
2. Step 2: Carefully pour the lye into the water in a stainless steel or plastic bowl in a well-ventilated area. Stir until mostly dissolved, then slowly add the frozen goat milk to prevent scorching. The solution may turn yellow, which is normal.
3. Step 3: Stir in the sugar and salt into the lye-goat milk solution and allow it to rest.
4. Step 4: Melt the coconut oil if solid, then combine it with the olive oil in a large bowl.
5. Step 5: Pour the lye solution into the oils and gently mix. Use an immersion blender to blend until the mixture thickens to a mayonnaise-like texture (called “trace”).
6. Step 6: Stir in the pumpkin puree. For a brighter orange color, add a small amount of achiote powder or a soap colorant if desired.
7. Step 7: Add your essential oils or fragrance oils. Clove oil may speed up thickening, so add carefully and watch the mixture.
8. Step 8: Separate about one third of the soap mixture into a separate bowl. Mix the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves into this portion until evenly distributed.
9. Step 9: Pour half of the plain soap mixture into your mold. Then spoon in half of the spiced mixture evenly over it. Follow with the remaining plain mixture, and finally top with the rest of the spiced mixture.
10. Step 10: Using a spoon or utensil, gently swirl the layers by poking to create a marbled effect without fully blending them.
11. Step 11: Let the soap rest for at least 24 hours until it is firm enough to unmold.
12. Step 12: Carefully unmold the soap. If it is too soft, wait another day before trying again.
13. Step 13: Cut the soap into bars of your preferred size.
14. Step 14: Cure the bars by placing them on parchment paper or cardboard with space around each. Cure for 3 to 4 weeks, flipping them every couple of days at first, to allow the soap to harden and dry thoroughly.

Tips & Variations

• Freeze your goat milk before making the lye solution to protect it from overheating and scalding.
• Use silicone molds for easy unmolding and rinsing.
• Experiment with different essential oils to create unique pumpkin spice blends — orange or clove oils work beautifully.
• For a more vibrant soap color, add natural soap colorants or achiote powder carefully.

Storage

Store your cured soap bars in a cool, dry place with good air circulation. Properly cured soap can last up to a year. To use, simply wet and lather as usual. Avoid storing the soap in overly humid or wet environments to keep it firm and long-lasting.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Why is it important to freeze the goat milk before adding it to the lye?

Freezing the goat milk helps prevent it from overheating and scorching when combined with the lye, which can affect the soap’s quality and scent.

How long should the soap cure before use?

The soap should cure for at least 3 to 4 weeks. This allows excess water to evaporate and the soap to harden, resulting in a longer-lasting bar and gentler cleansing experience.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Soap Recipe

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This Easy Pumpkin Spice Soap recipe guides you through crafting a fragrant, creamy, and beautifully swirled homemade soap infused with pumpkin puree, warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and enriched with nourishing coconut and olive oils. The use of goat milk and brown sugar adds moisturizing qualities while the layering and swirling technique creates an attractive marbled effect. Follow the detailed step-by-step method to make a silky and aromatic soap perfect for fall or year-round use.

• Author: Grace
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 4 weeks 1 hour 30 minutes (including curing)
• Yield: Approximately 10–12 bars depending on cut size 1x
• Category: Bath & Body
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: N/A

Ingredients

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Oils and Liquids

• 100 g coconut oil
• 500 g olive oil
• 100 ml goat milk (fresh or reconstituted from powdered)
• 100 ml water

Lye and Additives

• 80 g lye (sodium hydroxide)
• 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or any brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Natural Colorants and Scents

• 45 g pumpkin puree (homemade)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• Clove essential oil
• Cinnamon essential oil
• Ginger essential oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the goat milk: Place the goat milk in the freezer while measuring other ingredients. This helps keep it cold to prevent scorching when mixed with lye.
2. Make the lye solution: Slowly and carefully add the lye to water in a stainless steel or plastic container, mixing in a well-ventilated area until mostly dissolved. Then add the frozen goat milk gradually to avoid overheating. The solution will turn yellow, which is normal. Add sugar and salt and stir well, then let it rest.
3. Mix oils: Melt coconut oil if solid and combine it with olive oil in a large bowl.
4. Combine lye solution and oils: Pour the lye mixture into the oils and gently mix. Use an immersion blender to blend until the mixture reaches ‘trace’ — a mayonnaise-like creamy and thick texture.
5. Add pumpkin and fragrance: Stir in the pumpkin puree and any soap colorants if desired. Add clove, cinnamon, and ginger essential oils carefully, as these may accelerate thickening.
6. Prepare the spiced portion: Separate about one-third of the batter into another bowl and mix in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves thoroughly.
7. Layer the soap: Pour half of the plain soap batter into the mold. Add half of the spiced soap mixture as a second layer. Cover with the remaining plain batter and then the remaining spiced batter to create layers.
8. Swirl: Using a spoon or utensil, gently swirl the layers by reaching to the bottom and pulling the soap up in a zigzag or circular pattern to create a marbled effect without fully mixing the colors.
9. Set and unmold: Let the soap rest for at least 24 hours until firm enough to unmold. If still soft, wait another day. Remove from mold carefully.
10. Cut and cure: Cut the soap block into bars of your preferred thickness. Place bars on parchment paper or cardboard with air space around them. Cure for 3-4 weeks, flipping the bars every few days at first to ensure even drying and hardening.

Notes

• Always add lye to water, never water to lye, to avoid dangerous reactions.
• Wear gloves and goggles when handling lye to protect your skin and eyes.
• Use well-ventilated space when working with lye and essential oils.
• Frozen goat milk helps prevent scorching and undesirable discoloration in the soap base.
• Essential oils like clove may accelerate soap thickening; work quickly when adding them.
• Use silicone molds for easy unmolding and cleanup.
• Curing soap is essential for hardness and mildness; do not skip this step.
• Adjust spice quantities to personal scent and color preference.

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