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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
    • olive oil
  • Wheat Germ Oil – high in vitamins A, D and E plus Beta Carotene
cocoa butter
coconut oil


Acknowledgement 
Kaya Wanjoo. Food Preserving kaditj kalyakoorl moondang-ak kaaradj midi boodjar-ak nyininy, yakka wer waabiny, Noongar moort. Ngala kaditj baalap kalyakoorl nidja boodjar wer kep kaaradjiny, baalap moorditj nidja yaakiny-ak wer moorditj moort wer kaditj Birdiya wer yeyi.
Hello and Welcome. Food Preserving acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and play, the Nyoongar people. We recognise their connection to the land and local waterways, their resilience and commitment to community and pay our respect to Elders past and present.
 
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