soap chemistry

Hi guys! I'm new here and I have a question regarding the chemistry of soap making. According to common internet sources, you make soap by mixing lye water with oils. What this means is that you mix Sodium Hydroxide with fatty acids to form a salt soap. Historically, wood ash was used, making...

Hello! I wanted to know if anyone has worked with Sodium Gluconate in CP Soap. If so, has it helped make your soaps last longer without rancidity or DOS? And how does one use it in the recipe? Thank you!!

hello! looking for the best pthalate free Fragrance oil suppliers for CP soap in the UK (only). Would be grateful if you could recommend something that you have worked with and love!! Im based in India but I have family visiting from the UK so I'll have them pick it up for me, therefore only...

Hello!! I wanted to understand the difference between using Sodium Lactate and Table Salt (used as a hardener) when it comes to hardening soap. I've been using 1 tspn per KG of oils in my recipes (Which are roughly 48% unsaturated fats and 52% saturated fats) and i do find that my loaves are...