The saponification process is as scientific as we get. In the world of natural soaps, there are a major influx of soap ingredients, and at soapscrub, we want to uncover soap myths. The ingredient Lye features in this process but is not on the ingredients list of hand soaps, because it mixes with fat to produce natural soap. It is a mysterious component of the process, though is actually quite dangerous. This is quite interesting as we always associate soaps as a natural bathing product yet a chemical is used in the process.
It creates the right base conditions and pH levels for sensitive skin.
