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02/12/2024

Happy Monday!
Ever wonder how good quality soda 🧼 soap is achieved? Here is a pictorial series of how it is made
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01/12/2024

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Do you know you can bleach your plam oil without using fire?
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01/12/2024

01/12/2024

That feelings you have when you use your own product to do your laundry!

01/12/2024

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31/10/2024

Happy new month family!
I am going to train people on how to make soda soap for free, yes free!
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07/10/2024

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03/10/2024

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24/09/2024

TERMS USE IN SOAP MAKING

Like in every field of work there are languages used in or within the work environment

These are some of the terms or languages use in the soap industry or factory.

In soap making, these terms have specific meanings related to different stages or elements of the process:

1. Soap Base:
This is a pre-made soap that you can melt down and add other ingredients to. It's often used in melt-and-pour soap making. Common soap bases include glycerin, goat milk, and shea butter bases. A soap base is what provides the foundation for your soap, and you can customize it with colors, scents, and additives.

2. Batter:
This refers to the soap mixture after the oils and lye solution have been combined but before it has thickened to a "trace." It's still in a liquid or semi-liquid state, making it easy to pour into molds. At this stage, additional ingredients such as colorants, fragrances, or exfoliants are usually added.

3. Trace:
This is the point during the soap-making process (particularly in cold process soap making) when the oils and lye have emulsified and thickened. It’s called "trace" because, when you lift a spoon or stick blender from the mixture, it leaves a trace (line or mark) on the surface. This is when the soap starts to solidify, and it's a critical moment for adding any fragrances or additives, as the soap will soon be ready to pour into molds.

4. Lather:
This refers to the foam or bubbles that form when the soap is used. A good lather is important because it helps clean the skin by lifting away dirt and oil. Different oils in the soap recipe can affect how much lather is produced and its quality (bubbly, creamy, or dense)

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20/09/2024

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Thank you for impacting lives with your knowledge.

An old adage says 'charity begins at home' thank you for remembering home.

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17/09/2024

HERE ARE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SODIUM LACTATE AND SODIUM SILICATE

Sodium lactate and sodium silicate are two distinct compounds with different chemical compositions and uses

1. Sodium Lactate
Chemical Composition: Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid (C₃H₅NaO₃).

Appearance: A clear or slightly yellowish liquid, sometimes found in powder form.

Uses:
🔹Cosmetics & Skincare: Used as a humectant and moisturizer.

🔹Soap Making: Acts as a hardening agent and helps improve the texture of soap.

2. Sodium Silicate
Chemical Composition: Sodium silicate is a compound made from sodium oxide (Na₂O) and silica (SiO₂), with the formula varying depending on the ratio.

Appearance: Usually available as a glassy solid or a viscous liquid.

Uses:
🔹Soap Making: Sometimes used as a stabilizer in soap formulations.

Key Differences:
Chemical Nature: Sodium lactate is an organic compound (derived from lactic acid), while sodium silicate is an inorganic compound (derived from silicates).

pH: Sodium lactate is relatively neutral or mildly alkaline, while sodium silicate is highly alkaline.