About Handmade Soap

Cold process (CP) soapmaking is the process of mixing fixed oils/butters with an alkali (Sodium Hydroxide). The outcome is a chemical process called saponification, where the oils change with the help of Sodium Hydroxide and create a bar of soap. CP technique gives a soaper control over ingredients in soap. After cutting a fresh soap, each soap needs to cure usually for 4-6 week period. Curing process allows the extra moisture to evaporate, which will lead to long lasting bar of soap. Total pH of soap will lower during this time and there is no Sodium Hydroxide left in the bar after the whole process.

What makes your soap special?

I use only high quality oils and butters in my soap. I dont use any animal fats. Most of my soaps are scented with essential oils only. If I use a fragrance oil to create a realistic scent for certain soap type, it is only from BranbleBerry supplier. I am also adding a great variety of beneficial additives like clays, exfoliants, herbal extracts,  flower petals, leaves, seeds and powders.

Are your soaps palm free?

I do use palm oil in some of my recipes, however I always make sure that it is sustainable RSPO certified palm oil. Palm oil is very high in palmitic acid which makes the soap hard and long lasting with great lather.

How long will your soap bar last?

Natural soaps are normally softer than commercial soaps because they retain their natural glycerin and contain no artificial hardening chemicals or synthetic waxes.You have to keep that in mind and use soap saver in your dish. When it comes to expiration date, in general handmade soap should last around 12 months. However, for example, soap with hazelnut oil will last less. Hazelnut oil has a shelf life approximately 3 months, castor oil around 1 year, hemp seed oil 2 years so all depends on ingredients of each soap.