How long does 1 bar of soap last?
This totally depends on the usage of course! Anywhere from 3-4 weeks to several months. Keep your soap dry between uses for a longer lasting bar.
Do you use lye in your soap?
People often ask if I use lye in my soap because many have the impression that lye is a toxic chemical. In fact, lye is used in all soap making – if it’s not made with sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide (the two forms of lye), it’s not technically soap. While lye is a chemical manufactured in a laboratory, it’s really just a salt made of sodium, hydrogen, and oxygen, and is “toxic” only because of its high pH. The pH of lye is 14, neutral pH (where our bodies function) is 7, and the pH of hydrochloric acid is zero. If pure lye touches your skin, it will burn the same way pure acid will. Even though lye goes into the soap, it’s not present in the final bar – magic, isn’t it? (Aahhh chemistry). The lye, comprising a sodium molecule, a hydrogen molecule, and an oxygen molecule, gets disassembled and rearranged in cold-process soap making so that the only products of the chemical reaction called saponification are soap molecules and glycerin. The soap molecules work by sticking their little tails into grease and dirt, and then letting themselves get rinsed down the drain with the water. The glycerin molecules don’t rinse away as much, and work throughout the day to attract water to your skin.
Is your soap good for sensitive skin?
Yes, wonderful! Commercial soap isn't really soap at all, but more like a detergent. Not to mention all the harsh synthetic fragrances, colors, and preservatives that are used. Cold process soap is loaded with glycerin which attracts moisture to the skin. Also, my soap is formulated with a "superfat" which simply means that not all the oils and butters are turned into soap, so there is leftover goodness for your skin!
Is this soap safe for babies?
Although my soap is all natural, essential oils are potent and it's best to use a very simple and mild soap for your little ones. Send me an email for a custom order of unscented soap :)
This totally depends on the usage of course! Anywhere from 3-4 weeks to several months. Keep your soap dry between uses for a longer lasting bar.
Do you use lye in your soap?
People often ask if I use lye in my soap because many have the impression that lye is a toxic chemical. In fact, lye is used in all soap making – if it’s not made with sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide (the two forms of lye), it’s not technically soap. While lye is a chemical manufactured in a laboratory, it’s really just a salt made of sodium, hydrogen, and oxygen, and is “toxic” only because of its high pH. The pH of lye is 14, neutral pH (where our bodies function) is 7, and the pH of hydrochloric acid is zero. If pure lye touches your skin, it will burn the same way pure acid will. Even though lye goes into the soap, it’s not present in the final bar – magic, isn’t it? (Aahhh chemistry). The lye, comprising a sodium molecule, a hydrogen molecule, and an oxygen molecule, gets disassembled and rearranged in cold-process soap making so that the only products of the chemical reaction called saponification are soap molecules and glycerin. The soap molecules work by sticking their little tails into grease and dirt, and then letting themselves get rinsed down the drain with the water. The glycerin molecules don’t rinse away as much, and work throughout the day to attract water to your skin.
Is your soap good for sensitive skin?
Yes, wonderful! Commercial soap isn't really soap at all, but more like a detergent. Not to mention all the harsh synthetic fragrances, colors, and preservatives that are used. Cold process soap is loaded with glycerin which attracts moisture to the skin. Also, my soap is formulated with a "superfat" which simply means that not all the oils and butters are turned into soap, so there is leftover goodness for your skin!
Is this soap safe for babies?
Although my soap is all natural, essential oils are potent and it's best to use a very simple and mild soap for your little ones. Send me an email for a custom order of unscented soap :)