top of page
Got a Question ?
Q: What is Cold Process Soap, and why is it beneficial for your skin?
A: Cold Process Soap is a traditional method of soap making that involves combining natural oils and butters with a lye solution at relatively low temperatures. This process allows for greater flexibility in ingredient selection, meaning artisans can incorporate a wide variety of skin-loving components such as essential oils, botanical extracts, and natural colorants.
Lye is the chemical sodium hydroxide (NaOH). It is highly corrosive and will burn your skin on contact. It is often found in industrial grade cleaning agents. In the process of making our soaps, the lye reacts with the fatty acids in the vegetable oils to form a soap molecule. At the end of the 30-day saponification process, the lye would have completely reacted, so do not worry that there will be such harmful chemicals in your soap.
Handmade soaps can last a very long time if stored properly. Here are some tips: 1. Store unused soap in a covered container in a cool, dry place like a linen closet. 2. Keep soap out of direct sunlight to prevent color fading and rancidity. 3. Use a soap dish with drainage for soap in use to keep it dry between uses. Remember, while the soap itself can last, the fragrance may diminish over time.
bottom of page