are shampoo bars difficult?

[Hope Elisabeth 68]

Thank you! But how are they made if they do not involve lye? That is what confuses me, lol.

 

[Misschief]

Thank you! But how are they made if they do not involve lye? That is what confuses me, lol.

The ingredients are mixed and pressed into molds. Here's an example (from Humblebee & Me):

https://www.humblebeeandme.com/simple-sulfate-free-shampoo-bar/

 

[AliOop]

Thank you! But how are they made if they do not involve lye? That is what confuses me, lol.

These shampoo bars are made with synthetic detergents (sydnets). They are not true soap, as that is defined.

True soap is made by saponification of lye mixed with fats/oils. Syndets are lab-produced through a different chemical process.

 

[AliOop]

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[Hope Elisabeth 68]

Thanks y'all!