COLD PROCESS SOAP MAKING
refers to a technique used for centuries that utilizes a BASE and an
ALKALI to create SOAP.
In Cold Process Soap Making, the HEAT generated by the mixture is
NOT so intense or extreme to REDUCE the potency of the ORGANIC
NUTRIENTS and HERBAL EXTRACTS.

What is

Cold Processed Soap?

Cold Processed Soaps utilizes ONLY vegetable or coconut oil without any animal fat, and have complete control of its herbal extract oils.

The HERBAL EXTRACT OILS that can be used are Olive, Palm, Grape seed, Sweet Almond, Avocado, Jojoba, Soybean, and Coconut. The BUTTERS that can be used are Shea and Cocoa.

The Herbal Extract Oil and Butter are mixed with Sodium Hydroxide (LYE) in very exact ratios at certain temperatures. One of the elements used to create bars of soap with chunk full of natural Glycerin.

GLYCERIN is humectants that draws moisture to your skin.

After going through a process called SAPONIFICATION (the process where the oils and the alkali bind) and CURING (solidification process) for a time, HANDCRAFTED SOAPS are the MILDEST and BEST for your skin.

MOST OF THE SOAPS in the market are NOT ACTUALLY soap - it is a DETERGENT BAR (sometimes, it is called BEAUTY BARS on the packaging because is it not true soap) made with SYNTHETIC INGREDIENTS such as SODIUM DODECYLBENZENE-SULFONATE (a HARSH synthetic detergent that can irritate the skin and cause vomiting if swallowed).

MOST OF THE BEAUTY BARS are made with BEEF FAT (tallow), which is heated to very high temperatures to speed up the saponification process so, they can SELL THEIR SOAP AS SOON AS IT IS MADE without letting it cure.

What is the difference between

COMMERCIAL SOAPS (Hot Processed)

and

HANDMADE SOAPS (Cold Processed)?

Commercial soap (i.e. Irish Spring, Dove, Palmolive, Safe Guard, Body Shop soap) is manufactured by using a Hot Process Method.

During the hot process, oils and alkali are boiled together for a period of time to create saponification.

During the boiling, the SOAP BY-PRODUCT and GLYCERIN separate.

Usually the GLYCERIN is SEPARATED and SOLD. The remaining SOAP MIXTURE is then formed into bars.

Since the soap mixture is boiled for such a long time, the oils in the hot soap process tend to go RANCID. So to counter the rancidity, CHEMICALS are ADDED to keep it FRESHER for LONGER SHELF LIFE.

The Cold Process Method of production where oils are mixed just to the melting temperature and mixed with an alkali to create saponification. It is then poured into molds, cooled down, and then cut and cured for approximately one week.

Because cold process soaps retain their naturally-occuring glycerin, and natural herbal extract oils are not boiled, they do not need TO BE added WITH chemical preservatives.

Why do

MULTI-NATIONAL COMPANIES

prefer NOT

to make cold processed soap?

The SHELF LIFE of handmade soap is SHORTER and the COST of making it is HIGHER due to the glycerin content, essential oils and high-priced ORGANIC INGREDIENTS.

An added fact, it is LABOR INTENSIVE because it needs a lot of SPACE for the SLOW PROCESS of CURING.

2005 OUTSTANDING MOISTURIZING SOAP

with

WHITENER

Is there GLYCERIN in our soap?

YES!

Our COLD PROCESSED SOAP retains its naturally-occurring glycerin created by the saponification process.

 Does our soap contain LYE?

YES!

All of our soaps are a mixture of ALKALI (LYE) and OIL. LYE is a mixture of SODIUM HYDROXIDE and WATER.

For anything to have CLEANSING and LATHERING qualities, it has to have some sort of alkali. When an alkali is added to oil, saponification (a chemical reaction) occurs and produces soap.

 Can our soap BE USED

for

sensitive skin?

In general, INDIVIDUALS who are sensitive to chemical fragrances, preservatives and chemical colors find cold processED soaps easier and safer to use.

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Therefore, Cold processed soap is the mildest and best for our skin.