Organic soap FAQs
How does soap work?
Soap molecules attach readily to both nonpolar molecules (such as grease or oil) and polar molecules (such as water). Grease normally adheres to skin and clothing, but the soap molecules can attach to it as a "handle" and make it easier to rinse away. Applied to a soiled surface, soapy water effectively holds particles in suspension so it can all be rinsed off with clean water.
How is soap made?
Soap is made by combining fats/oils with an alkali (lye – sodium hydroxide) in cold or hot processes.
What is saponification?
Saponification is a chemical reaction commonly used to refer to the reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap. To get the soap you want, the alkali and fat must be precisely combined in just the right increments.
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