Solid soap

In the modern world there is a huge variety of means for body hygiene. Their compositions are striking innovations, however, the most popular form of body care remains for many years solid soap.

First of all, solid soap is a hygiene item in every household.. It can be obtained by the chemical reaction of fats with alkali. Solid fats are stearic and palmitic acids. This solid soap is different from the liquid, in which the proportion of fat falls on oleic and lanolin acids. Sodium hydroxide acts as alkali for the solid variety and potassium hydroxide for the liquid species.

The scientific definition of solid soap is about a product containing soluble salts of higher fatty acids. Comparison of the finished piece and its individual ingredients shows that in the final product there is no alkali and fat, because they were transformed by a chemical reaction into salt.

Accuracy is an important prerequisite for the development of a soap product.. To comply with it, household and toilet soap has its own GOST. Liquid soap does not have many of these requirements. So, toilet and household solid soap should have a smooth surface without cracks and chips. There should be no cracks when cutting the product.

The main condition of the product is its hardness. Preservation of the form when exposed to water - a sign of funds created for all requirements. Additionally, soap requirements report the absence of any synthetic fats, such as paraffin. In the solid version, fats of exclusively plant origin are used.

The species diversity of soap today is amazing. Famous brands of household chemicals are not limited to the release of household products for household needs and toilet - for hygiene, however, and they should be said. Thus, the economic product has in its composition the greatest amount of fatty acids, the percentage composition of which can be from 62 to 85 units. At the same time in such a soap the PH balance is unusually high, averaging 11, while toilet soap stays on the border of 5-6 units, which is considered a neutral indicator. PH of toilet products does not adversely affect the skin. With the help of various additives and formulations other categories appeared. For example, one of the most popular is hygienic soap. It includes products:

• antibacterial action;
• created for children.

Both types have hypoallergenic properties and a minimum set of ingredients in the composition. However, if baby soap can be used every day, then the antibacterial product with frequent use destroys the protective barrier of the skin, killing beneficial microorganisms with harmful microbes. A richer composition can be observed in the cosmetic subspecies, because it is used in most cases for face care.

It contains many oils, including those not washed, which, when exposed to alkalis, retain all the beneficial properties. Perfumed soap is a variety intended for the pleasure of the soul.It does not have the maximum number of beneficial additives, however, there is an exquisite perfume composition that can respond to the skin for more than half an hour after taking a shower. On sale you can see and shampoo soap, whose name speaks for itself. Its use is possible not only on the body, but also on the hair.

Shaving Tool - Another Interesting Look. Specially developed version incorporates a large amount of glycerin. He, in turn, has the ability to soften the hair, which makes shaving easier and more comfortable. Soap scrub is considered a multifunctional product. It is usually produced by hand. At the same time, coffee beans, crushed apricot kernels or oats are added to the normal composition to help remove dead cells from the skin.

The properties of soap and its advantages are determined by its chemical structure.. So, the main property of soap is the ability to form aqueous solutions with a cleansing function. When applying the solution to any surface, be it leather or cloth, it separates the contamination, as if attracting with a magnet. The particles of pollution themselves remain in the soap solution, but they can no longer settle on the surface of the body and objects.

And in the piece of soap that can be used daily, microbes do not live, because the composition of the soap itself and its characteristic repels them from themselves, creating a protective barrier. A property attributed to the disadvantage is the reaction of the soap solution to hard water. Natural soap from fatty acids when interacting with it badly foams, leaving a sticky film on the surfaces.

The composition of solid soap is really impressive.. In addition to stearic acid, which, when exposed to alkali, is converted to sodium salts, the agent may contain many useful and not very much ingredients. Neutral, as well as Extra, have the best composition. 78% of animal fats can be observed in their composition. It is made from natural ingredients and proudly bears the name "natural." Another popular product is translucent pieces of glycerin products. Containing a natural softener that can even affect free alkali, glycerin soap is perfect for sensitive skin.

And in the composition of any soap always enters the water. In some products, not just water is used, but the healing infusion of schungite. Shungite is a stone with bactericidal properties. The liquid for soap-making enriched by it fills the detergent with antibacterial action. Vaseline among the ingredients causes a lot of controversy, because it is a product of oil refining.

The shelf life of industrial soap is 12 months. At the same time it should be stored in a well-ventilated room without excess moisture, otherwise the presentable appearance of a smooth piece can be damaged by cracks and chips. Note that the product with the use of synthetic fatty acids or surfactants has a shelf life of 3 years, however, as mentioned earlier, there is little benefit from it. Separate expiration dates exist for handmade soap. A tool from scratch with a hand-held all chemical reactions will delight the body and soul for several years.

• Almost every manufacturer Household chemicals has in its range of solid detergents for the body. So, the company Faberlic offers products with luxurious flavors, such as ripe black currants. The main ingredient is sodium palmat, derived from palm oil.
• Another famous brand Florena from Germany pleases with variety and composition. Interestingly, not so long ago, the manufacturer’s product turned out to be a testable popular TV show, which revealed that the manufacturer complies with all production standards.
• American company Avon introduced the widest range of body cleansers. They can be seen in a complex series, so, the face cream sometimes adjoins to cream soap. Sodium palmat is used as the base, glycerin takes a significant part in the composition.
• The budget soap company has a special charm «Beauty Cafe". Glycerol products with a translucent bright tone and divorces on the surface of natural ingredients have a whole range of flavors, ranging from strawberry to citrus and dairy. Stearic acid is used as a base.

Handmade is a pleasure to hold in your hands, because its design and fragrance make their way into our soul. Sellers, however, are in no hurry to sell us an exclusively natural product, melting the finished soap with some additives. Avoid cheating will help self-made soap making "from scratch", made from alkalis and vegetable oils, for example, olive. This will require a special program "soap calculator", which will help determine the required number of ingredients. After accurate measurements it is necessary:

• melt butter and mix with alkali;
• achieve homogeneity blender;
• add useful esters and stuff;
• lay out in a form and let it stand in a dark place for several hours;
• cut into portions.

The best solid soap for washing the body and face is considered to be toilet cream soap with the addition of various softening components for the skin. The most affordable here is glycerin. The laundry is trusted by solid soap from trusted manufacturers.

Detergents of this kind are recommended to apply constantly with normal and oily skin. Dry skin under the influence of salts is even more dehydrated, especially when it comes to facial skin. In this case, the epidermis, which is experiencing a lack of moisture, it is recommended to use the product periodically, preferring softer shower gels and tonics for washing.

People are used to using solid soap and are in no hurry to abandon it in favor of innovation. Daily hand washing is not complete without a piece of fragrant soap, which, according to users, is transformed with the inclusion of useful additives. So especially prized chamomile and calendula extract for sensitive skin and the thinnest epidermis of babies.

Read more about solid soap in the video below.