Soap Making

Would you want to know how much soap to mix with neem oil? From what I’ve seen, use one tablespoon of neem oil and one teaspoon of silica or liquid soap. Before putting it in the bucket or pump sprayer, mix it well. If you’ve mixed the oil well enough, there shouldn’t be any oil […]

Are you curious in the effects of applying an electric charge to a soap bubble? From what I’ve seen when we charge a soap bubble, it will have either a net positive or negative charge. Because charges that are similar push against each other, the bubble will tend to get bigger. But that’s not all.

Would you want to know when soap is scrubbed on a curry stain? In my experience, a yellow curry mark turns red when soap cleans it. This is because soap is Basic, and the turmeric in curry is a natural dye that turns red when it comes into contact with a base. The yellow color

What is the gel phase in soap making? The gel phase in soap-making is the heating stage of saponification, which is the chemical reaction that turns oils and lye into soap. The heat generated during saponification catalyzes the gel phase. The soap mixture enters a gel-like state as it reaches a specific temperature. This elevated

Are there differences between pine tar soap and coal tar soap? Yes! Regarding specialty soaps, the terms “pine tar” and “coal tar” might sound quite similar, but they represent distinct ingredients with unique properties. As the name suggests, pine tar is derived from the wood of pine trees by burning pine tree stumps to extract

What happens when soap is added to hard water? Hard water contains high levels of dissolved minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. As a soap maker, I’ve had to change location sometimes, and I notice some changes in my soap lather and some scum in between my fingers after taking my bath. And of course,

Is pine tar an essential oil? No! Pine tar is not classified as an essential oil. Essential oils are typically extracted through methods like steam distillation or cold pressing from the aromatic parts of plants, such as leaves, flowers, or stems. In contrast, pine tar is obtained through the destructive distillation of pine wood. It

What are the reasons why soap cracks? Temperature, recipe, and quantity of lye in the soap. When soaping, sometimes the unexpected can happen. One such occurrence is soap cracking while it is still in the mold or gel phase after recently being poured. It can affect the appearance of your soap and can be frustrating

Would you want to know how old for baby to use soap? From my experience as a mother and a soap maker, you can start giving your baby unscented bath water when they are 4 to 6 weeks old. Be careful to use very little so you don’t hurt their skin. A drop of light

What’s melt-and-pour, you ask? Well, Melt and Pour is a type of soap. All soap has lye and oils in it, and Melt and Pour is no exception.  It’s such a fun, easy, cost-effective, and quick way to make soap at home, and best of all, it’s kid-friendly. I’ve been making melt-and-pour soap with my