operation. Fats and oils (often blended) are heated in a large vessel, then enough alkali to react with all the fat is stirred in. Salt is added, and the soap then forms a light curd that floats to the surface. Glycerol, a valuable byproduct, can be distilled from the liquid residue...
The DHC mild face soap is so soothing on my face, the soap has no scent and leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed. Never dries out my face, leathers amazingly, rinses so clean, no residue left on my face. I recommend this beautiful soap to a friend who loves it just as much ...
Soap and detergent, substances that, when dissolved in water, possess the ability to remove dirt from surfaces such as human skin, textiles, and other solids. The seemingly simple process of cleaning a soiled surface is, in fact, complex. Learn more abou
The foam alone is reason enough to use a foaming pump dispenser. It’s just so beautifully soft and feels lovely on the skin. I’d say it’s more fun for kids, but who am I kidding? I love the stuff, too. Beyond mere enjoyment there are some practical benefits to using foaming so...
No residue will be left behind. Plus, you’ll get lightly exfoliated. BONUS! Comment by Renee on May 23, 2003 @ 10:44 am Hello Everyone. What if I told you I could come to your house and remove the soap scum from your shower glass and even your tub and or fiberglass etc. etc....
Once the sticky, oily, caustic residue has been converted into soap, it is much easier to clean up. Here is a photo of the soap mold out of the oven the next day, with the parchment paper peeled off. The soap should be fairly solid now, but still soft enough to easily cut. You...
After the holidays, I always feel the need for a bit of detoxing and rejuvenation. That desire to hit the reset button inspired this soap recipe, which containsrose clayandcharcoal. Both are known for their oil-absorbing properties. Charcoal in particular binds to dirt and oil in the skin,...
I don’t know how to describe it but whenever I usually use normal bar soap, my skin feels “squeaky” afterwards – presumably either dryness or some sort of residue. That isn’t a problem with our olive oil soap – even when I washed them five times in a row to double-triple-...
This extra oil makes body soap conditioning and gentler on the skin, but it can also leave an oily residue on dishes. When making cold-process dish soap, you make the bars with 0% superfat to avoid this issue. Homemade dish soap also needs to have a much higher cleansing power than ...
hydroxide (KOH) is an inorganic compound, also known as caustic potash, that is used to saponify the oils. The formula contains only a small amount, and it does not affect the organic certification of the product. It is a powerful cleaner which suds beautifully and leaves no greasy residue...