SOAP INGREDIENTS: FATS & SAPONIFICATION
SAPONIFICATION
- Chemical reaction of an alkali (i.e. lye) with a fatty acid (i.e. animal/vegetable fats/oils)
- Glycerine, a by-product of the reaction, takes several days to form during cold process.
OILS:
- Almond Oil, Sweet
- Apricot Kernel Oil - high in vitamin E, absorbed easily by skin
- Avocado Oil, Virgin
- Castor Oil – makes a heavy lather
- Cocoa Butter – softens and moisturises skin
- Coconut Oil – used for firm soap and makes large bubbles
- Hemp Seed Oil – moisturises, revives and repairs damaged skin
- Macadamia Oil – adds silky texture to soap
- Olive Butter
- Olive Oil
- Palm Kernel Oil
- Palm Oil – makes firm soap with smooth, creamy bubbles
- Rice Bran Oil – gentle and moisturising
- Rosehip Oil – high in vitamin A
- Shea Butter
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olive oil |
- Wheat Germ Oil – high in vitamins A, D and E plus Beta Carotene
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cocoa butter |
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coconut oil |