The Power of Patchouli Soap
You don’t need to be a free-spirited, flower-child hippy to appreciate the wonders of patchouli soap anymore (although, if that’s your style, go for it!).
Gone are the days when patchouli was solely associated with incense. It has now transformed into a skincare sensation, offering a multitude of benefits for various skin conditions, including psoriasis and signs of aging.
So, whether you’re seeking relief from skin ailments or looking to revitalize aging skin, patchouli soap is here to rescue your skin and bring out its natural glow. Embrace the new era of patchouli and let your skin indulge in its nourishing properties!
Patchouli Goat Milk Soap at Ledgeway Farm
While we can’t guarantee that our patchouli goat milk soap is a magical cure-all for aging or inflammation, we can proudly say that our customers absolutely adore it!
With its unique and beloved aroma (many claim it’s our best soap!), our patchouli soap offers numerous benefits. Its natural lather and delightful fragrance not only uplift your mood but also pamper your body.
To top it off, we’ve packaged it in an eco-friendly manner, keeping our commitment to the environment.
Ready to experience the wonders of patchouli goat milk soap for yourself? Simply click the link below to purchase your very own bar today:
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Patchouli Goat Milk Soap
The Many Uses of Patchouli
This herb is often used to:
- treat various skin conditions like acne, dermatitis, dandruff, or cracked skin.
- Produce calming effects
- flavor foods (Just a few drops!)
- as a base in perfume, deodorant, cologne, and insect repellents.
What’s the Origin of Patchouli Oil?
Patchouli oil is derived from a perennial herb native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Patchouli is a bushy plant that grows 3’ tall with a strong stem and soft hairy leaves that also display light purple fuzzy flowers. It’s part of the Mint family.
Patchouli oil is most often grown and harvested in India, Indonesia, or Vietnam. If the patchouli oil you use was not grown and processed locally (or it’s labeled as such), then it was imported from these three countries. It may be worth looking for a product that explicitly says where the plant they sourced the patchouli grew up if you want to make sure about your sustainability credentials.
It’s hand-picked, bundled, or baled, and the leaves are dried before steam is distilled to extract the oil. It’s one of the few Essential Oils that gets better with age. As it ages the oil turns from a yellow color to a deep amber color with a smoother, more rich aroma. (Which is why here at Ledgeway Farm we use dark-aged patchouli!)
Almost all brands of soaps sold here use a fragrance oil which they will only refer to as “essential”, but this can also mean a synthetic oil like sandalwood or lavender that is chemically synthesized.
Patchouli Oil History
Patchouli essential oil was first used in the 19th century as a moth repellent in clothing being exported by ship from India. They would pack trunks of clothing with Patchouli leaves before shipping. The deep, rich, grounded scent on the clothes became a status of authenticity.
This status of authenticity may be why the scent of patchouli became so very popular in the 1960s.
Also originally used in Malaysia, China, and Japan as traditional medicine, primarily for skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and dry skin. Used to treat dandruff and oily scalp as well.
How is Patchouli Essential Oil Extracted?
Essential oils are extracted from plants in one of two ways: distillation or expression. Distillation is the most common method and involves boiling the plant material to release the essential oil. The hot vapor rises and is then collected and cooled. The essential oil will condense and collect on a cooler surface, such as a glass plate or metal coil, and can be collected from there.
Expression, also known as cold pressing, is used to extract citrus oil. The peels of the fruit are pressed together to release the essential oil.
Use Patchouli Oil in Soap
Patchouli soap offers a wide range of benefits for your skin.
If you struggle with acne, eczema, or dry skin, patchouli soap can come to your rescue. Thanks to its antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties, it serves as an excellent cleanser for your skin.
When it comes to skincare, patchouli soap works wonders in reducing the appearance of wrinkles. It achieves this by enhancing blood circulation, and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin—essential components for maintaining youthful skin. Furthermore, patchouli oil, a natural antioxidant, shields your skin from damage caused by harmful free radicals.
Discover the remarkable benefits of patchouli soap and give your skin the care it deserves. Experience the positive effects today!
Adding Essential Oils To Goat Milk Soaps
Yes, however, they are highly concentrated and you have to be careful. Just because they are natural does not mean they are safe on your skin in large quantities.
Your EO should not exceed 3% of the total soap recipe, like Lavender for example. In some cases, like the essential oils from clove or cinnamon, you should not exceed 1% to 2%.
Many different kinds of EO’s can be added to goat milk soap.
A carrier oil is not one of the main players in the beauty game, but it is often combined with patchouli. The carrier oil can be derived from a variety of sources, including jojoba oil, coconut oil, mustard oil, or olive oil. They dilute essential/fragrant oils and do double duty as moisturizers for dry skin.
Carrier Oils are often paired with other ingredients depending on what you want them to do–for example, some are used as flavorings while others are used for hair care products.
In addition, sunflower oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, and olive oil are often added to soaps.
People Also Asked: FAQs
What does Patchouli soap smell like?
The great scent of Patchouli is not to be taken lightly, it’s very distinct, and unforgettable. A nice dark-aged Patchouli will smell sweet, deep, rich, woodsy, earthy, and musky all at the same time.
What does the scent of Patchouli do?
The scents of Patchouli are very calming and grounding. It’s a great balancer for relieving the strain of excessive mental activity, anxiety, and dopamine issues. It’s deeply relaxing and sedating.
A nice hot shower with a bar of patchouli soap or shampoo can certainly improve the mood!
Does Patchouli have healing properties?
Yes, patchouli can have medicinal properties. Patchouli is effective in reducing the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and troubled skin.
Is goat milk soap good for your skin?
Yes, very good for your skin. It’s packed with vitamins & minerals that nourish and moisturize your skin.
Does goat’s milk soap base have a scent?
No, not until you add your choice of essential or fragrance oils to scent it.
What essential oils go with goat milk?
I don’t know of any EO’s that do not go with goat milk! Since Ledgeway Farm uses the traditional, and ancient, cold process method of making soap, some essential oil scents will “stick” better than others through the saponification process.
There’s a whole lot of chemistry in that last sentence, but the skinny is, some essential oils will be very fragrant in the soap, whereas others will not.
I have a long list of go-to essential oils that I use in goat milk soap including patchouli, lavender, 10-fold sweet orange, lemongrass, geranium, juniper berry, clove, cinnamon, spearmint, peppermint, white grapefruit, tangerine.
Is soap made from goat milk good for your skin?
You will find soap made from goat milk to be wonderfully moisturizing. The lactic acid in goat milk is a natural exfoliator removing dead skin skills, while the vitamins & minerals in the milk repair damaged ones. Using goat milk soap will leave your skin smooth, clear, and feeling great.
Final Thoughts
As I’ve said…most people either love or hate patchouli. I’m in the camp that loves it!
And instead of just using it as incense, you can use it now to care for your body.
You can’t beat the benefits of a natural soap that cleans as well as provides anti-inflammatory properties.
Purchase your bar of patchouli soap today!