Making Cold Process SoapWhat is soap? Soap is a substance that's used for cleansing and it is made when a chemical reaction occurs between lye (Sodium Hydroxide) and fat. When making soap, there are some substances that are necessary for this process. Let's take a look at them.
Adding Clay to SoapClay, is an available natural resource which is mined or picked from the earth and benefits us wonderfully when it is added to soap and cosmetics products. It is rich in minerals, absorbs oil from the skin and revives and purifies the skin. Clay can also be used in soap as a natural colorant. Clay is a great choice for an exfoliate when adding it to soap.
The Evolution of SoapIt is remarkable that the basics of the soap making process are essentially unchanged over the course of the past 2000 years. Of course, the advent of modern day technological advancement, along with our understanding of chemistry has made the soap making process much more accurate and a refined science and art.
