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The History of Soap The creation of soap can be traced back to around 2800BC. Babylonians, Mesopotamians, Egyptians, as well as the ancient Greeks and Romans all made soap by mixing fat (usually animal fat), wood ash and water. Read an extensive history of Soap here . From its beginnings until the 1800s, soap making was monopolized by a few groups using exclusive techniques unknown to the general public. As the demand for soap was high (still is) this made the cost of soap

Essential oils are extracts from the roots, stems, leaves, bark, flowers, wood and resin of plants. They are highly concentrated oils consisting of volatile chemical compounds that contain the essence of the source from which they are extracted. Essential Oil Safety As many soap makers are inclined to create other products such as bath bombs, body scrubs, lotions and creams etc. it is important to note that all essential oils should be diluted in either a carrier oil or in a

Creating soap using the cold process method can be quite satisfying and very addictive. The cold process method is ideal for preserving the benefits of plant-derived oils and butters and can be customized down to the last ingredient! Step by Step Cold Process Soap Please read through the following prior to making your soap SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Lye or caustic soda is an alkaline chemical that can cause chemical burns to any exposed part of your skin. It is a dangerous and cor

The most abundant organic acid in lemons is citric acid. Lemons and lemon juice are one of the most concentrated sources of natural citric acid. A whole lemon contains about 3 grams of citric acid. Around 140 grams of lemon juice will contain roughly 6 grams of citric acid. Citric Acid in Soap Making ~ What's the Point? When citric acid and sodium hydroxide lye (NaOH) are combined, sodium citrate is created. Sodium citrate works as a chelator in soap. A chelator traps meta