In order to make soap, fatty acids have to be mixed with an alkali and heated in water. Oils such as fat and butter are made up of fatty acids. There are a variety of oils that make up these fatty acids, but each has their own molecular makeup so vegetable or animal fat?
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Soap Nut Review
First what are Soap nuts? They are actually a fruit and contain large amounts of saponins in their shell.
Soap Recipe – Green Mint Tea
Green Tea Soap Recipe This recipe includes Grape seed oil the oils and lye are measured in weight
Grape seed Oil Skin Care – the many uses of Grape Seed Oil
Grape Seed Oil is commonly used as the primary ingredient in commercial skin care products. Also, it has been used down through the ages as a beauty and cleansing agent for the hair and body. Grape seed oil can be used in skin care products, in the treatment of acne, to help prevent again, in…
Neem Oil – Neem Oil Benefits
Benefits and Uses of Neem Oil Our hair and skin are constantly under siege from destructive elements, both natural and artificial.
Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils
Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils Are all scents the same? No they are not, so what to Scent soap with? Fragrance or Essential Oils. Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils. Fragrance Oils are a mixture of some natural and some synthetic oils and essential oils are oils that have been extracted from plants.
Shampoo Bar Recipe
Shampoo Bar So if you are travelling, going camping or just want a chemical free shampoo…then here is a shampoo bar recipe for you.
Bar Soap – Healthy, Natural, Safe – That’s the question
Are all natural bars of soap what they say there are? Is your bar soap – healthy, natural, safe? Let’s find out. I came across a shampoo bar that Lush sells, now I know many people
Allforhome (TM) Flexible Rectangular Silicone Soap Mold with Wood Box
Allforhome Flexible Rectangular Silicone Soap Mold with Wooden Box Product Description: Allforhome Silicone Mold in Wooden Box Price: $28.98 Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon My Rating: 10/10 Product Dimensions: Length: 25.2 cm (9.9 inches) Width: 6.8 cm (2.67 inches) Depth: 7 cm (2.75 inches) Excellent Price for this set soap box and cutter
Castor Oil and Soap Making – for a rich creamy lather
Castor Oil and Soap Making When castor oil is added to your soap recipe it will give your soap a wonderful lather. You will often see Castor Oil as an ingredient in shaving soaps and shampoo bars for this reason. I use castor oil in my shaving soaps and shampoo bars for this reason. It…