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