Breast Milk Soap: The Benefits & Easy DIY Recipe To Try

Breast Milk Soap

We all know breast milk offers multiple health benefits for the baby, but did you know there are various other ways we could make use of the benefits? Yes that’s right, and breast milk soap is one of them. 

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Thanks to the many substances breast milk is made of such as omega-3 fatty acids, antibodies and stem cells, we are able to consume them in other ways (aside from drinking of course). For instance, facials, lotions and many more. 

Breast Milk Soap Benefits: What is breast milk soap good for? 

For many years, mothers from all over the world held the belief that breast milk offers many healing properties. Since it is totally natural, Below are some of the common major benefits of breast milk soap you should know about:  

• Eczema: it can help prevent eczema from occurring or provide instant relief from eczema, skin irritation or dryness. 
• Moisturising your skin: it can help to soothe, soften and moisturise the skin. 
• Healing your skin: it offers antibacterial and healing properties such as rashes, wounds and so on. 
• Rich in vitamins A, C, D, and E: offering better skin health.

Is breast milk soap good for your skin? 

Definitely! In fact, breast milk soap is good for ALL skin types, including sensitive skin. 

Breast milk soap is known to treat common skin problems such as eczema and many more other conditions. However, as long as the breast milk soap is made 100% naturally without any harmful chemicals such as alcohol, parabens and SLS/SLES. 

If you plan on buying breast milk soap from skincare brands, be sure to check that it is natural and organic. Otherwise, you can always make your own breast milk soap!

The Best Breast Milk Soap in Malaysia

You could purchase breast milk soap from Claire Organics, Shopee and Lazada. There are many types available. Now, if you’d rather start making your own, below you’ll find an easy recipe to follow! 

How To Make Breast Milk Soap: Easy DIY Breast Milk Soap Recipe

Things you need: 

• 1 cup of breast milk per pound of soap (room temperature) 
• A bowl
• A rubber spatula
• A silicone mould
• A soap base (here’s an example)
• Scents or colours (optional)

Step 1: Defrost your breast milk. 

This is a given – be sure to take out from the fridge or freezer and place them in warm water. Wait for them to defrost as it reaches room temperature. 

Step 2: Cut the soap base. 

Cut your soap base with cube sizes of about 1 inch. 

Step 3: Melt the soap base. 

You could either boil it on a pot over the stove or use a microwave to melt your soap base. Stir the mixture gently to prevent bubbles from forming. 

Step 4: Add in the breast milk.

Then, you can start pouring in your breast milk once it has been melted. Using a spatula, stir it gently until you achieve a smooth texture. 

Step 5: Pour the mixture into your mould. 

After that, pour the entire mixture into your moulds. 

Step 6: Let it set 

Leave it to sit in the fridge for about an hour or so. 

How To Store Breast Milk Soap

You need to keep your breast milk soap in the fridge. But once you’ve taken it out and used it, you should keep it out instead of putting it back into the fridge. 

How long does breast milk soap last? 

Similar to how fresh milk has an expiry date, so does breast milk soap. Though you will not be harmed when using expired breast milk soap, you will notice it smells really bad. When it starts to smell bad, you know that it’s time to throw it away.