The Ingredients of Hand Made Soaps
Soap is a combination of a few simple ingredients
Olive Oil
- Known skin moisturizer
- Acts as a barrier to seal in the skin's natural moisture
- Prevents moisture loss caused by the environment
Coconut Oil
- Creates a silky textured soap
- Yields a creamy lather
Palm Oil
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Lye
- Also known as sodium hyroxide
- Used in the 'saponification' process
Mineral Water
- Adds to the purity of the product
- A 'lye solution' is made using water and sodium hydroxide
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Additives
- An additive enhances the soap's moisturizing, cleansing and soothing properties
- Additives include:
Natural Colourants (e.g. cinnamon powder)
Pure Essential Oils (e.g. lavender)
Botanicals (e.g. dried herbs)'
Exfoliants (e.g. ground almonds)
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