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Soap and sugar that seem completely unrelated, but when combined together, they create a wonderful recipe for health and beauty.
Why do you should mix soap with sugar? How to do it? And what are the valuable uses of this mixture? Let’s explore the details in this article.
Why do you need to mix soap with sugar?
Before diving into how to make it and its uses, together we find out why we should mix soap with sugar.
First, sugar is able to increase the lathering ability of soap. When soap is combined with sugar, a saponification reaction occurs, creating glycerin and fatty acids, which help to enhance the ability to clean and moisturize the skin.
Second, when you add sugar to soap, this can help control the pH of the product. The pH of soap is often higher than the natural pH of the skin, leading to skin irritation and rashes. By adding sugar, we can adjust the pH of the soap to suit the skin, making the skin softer and smoother.
Last, combining soap with sugar also creates a more natural product, without chemicals that can harm the skin. This is in line with the trend of using natural products that is increasingly popular in modern society.
How to Make Sugar-Infused Soap
Prepare the following ingredients:
– Basic soap (can be old soap or homemade)
– Sugar (cane sugar or granulated sugar)
– Oil (coconut oil, olive oil, sunflower seed oil, etc.)
– Distilled water
– Essential oils or fragrances (optional)
– Soap-making tools: pot, spoon, stirrer, soap mold
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