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Some Important Chemical Ingredients (Additives) and their Uses

Posted by berna on Monday, December 7, 2009,

It is important to familiarized ourselves with the common chemical ingredients used and their uses. These ingredients give the desired quality and feature of the soap. Also, the quantity of these ingredients in making soap, dictates the cost of soap produced.

Coco Diethanol Amide (CDEA) - foam or sud booster
Sodium silicate - hardening and leavening agent; prevents separation or deterioration of ingredients in liquid products
Sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) - cleansing agent; for ...

Soap Making Oils

Posted by berna on Thursday, September 10, 2009,

Soap making oils are among the most important ingredients for making soap. Each type of oil has a different scent and effect on the user. Of course, the best way to know the soap making scent that is right for you is to experiment with as many different scents as is possible, but a little research won’t hurt.

Olive oil is one of the most commonly used oils for soap making. The product comes from pressing olives and has been used in soap since the beginning. Olive oil soaps are great for mo...