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How was soap made? I’m very confused how soap is made and it smell good to all the time

How was soap made? I’m very confused how soap is made and it smell good to all the-example-1
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"The cold process method" is the most popular soap making process today. Some soap makers use the hot process, which was much more significant in the past centuries. Handmade soap is technically glycerin soap and it differs from industrial soap.

Explanation: Ready-Made soap base is already soap, so all the steps necessary to producing the soap itself are eliminated. The soapmaker's concentration can be focused on the artistic, aesthetic and beneficial aspects of the soap. Also referred to as "melt and pour" or "MP" soap, ready-made soap base comes in a solid block.

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Soap is made through a process called saponification, which involves the reaction between fats or oils and an alkali solution. The fats and alkali are heated together and mixed to form soap and glycerol. Fragrances and colors can be added to the soap to make it smell good.

Soap is made through a process called saponification, which involves the reaction between fats or oils and an alkali solution.

Traditionally, animal fats or plant oils were used along with a strong alkali like lye.

The fats and alkali are heated together and mixed to form soap and glycerol.

The soap is then separated and purified through filtration and washing.

Finally, fragrances and colors can be added to the soap to make it smell good.

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