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Lye soap is a soap made from lye, an alkaline ingredient. Historically, lye has been used for everything from washing clothes to cleansing skin. Lye soap's myriad uses make it an effective and inexpensive alternative to synthetic detergents and cleansers. more »
Lye soap has been around for centuries and is among the most natural types of soap you can make and buy. To create your own lye soap, you will need a few specific ingredients. There are several main components that are necessary for the creation of lye soap. more »
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Lye is a caustic substance, also known as potassium hydroxide. Lye is used in many household products, including soaps, and can be bought pre-made at many do-it-yourself stores or made at home. Pure lye comes in a solid flake or granular form, but most homemade lye is a concentrated liquid. Lye is a major ingredient in some cleansers due to its ability to dissolve fats and oils, which are the major ingredients in traditional nonchemical soaps and cleansers. more »
Lye is a dangerous corrosive material, but it has a variety of benign uses. It is a used to cure dishes like lutefisk, pretzels, hominy, and the so-called "thousand-year-old" eggs in Chinese food. You can also use lye to make soap. Most lye today is commercially prepared, but in days past, lye was commonly made at home. With a little time, you can still make your own lye at home. more »
Lye is a caustic soda commonly made from ash. Lye is sodium hydroxide in solution and is used to make soap and also to unclog drains. Lye has a very high base and will burn the skin upon contact. You can make your own lye, but should exercise caution during the process. more »
The more we learn about chemicals, the more we want to get back to using natural products in our home. One way to do this is to make your own soap. Old-fashioned soaps were made with lard and lye. The important thing is to get just the right amount of lye. Too much lye and you might experience some skin irritations, too little lye and your soap will be extra greasy. more »
Due to the increasingly stringent guidelines regarding the use of lye, it is getting harder and harder to purchase it in order to make homemade soap. Some states now require permits to purchase lye. But you can still make safe homemade natural soap. It will still have some lye in it, but you won't have to worry about purchasing or handling the lye itself. This process is called melt and pour soap and you will enjoy this soap as much as the homemade lye soap. more »
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