Design and Creation of Cold Process Soaps
Cold Process Soap
A course by Alison Fleck , Soap Maker
About the video: Cold Process Soap
Overview
“Soap is the result of a chemical reaction between fats and a caustic soda solution. A soap is a detergent. It allows us to get rid of odorous or pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses responsible for infections. Soap is an essential hygiene product for human health. ”
In this video lesson Alison Fleck addresses the topic: Cold Process Soap, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design and Creation of Cold Process Soaps. Discover the cold process soapmaking technique and design soaps with unique patterns that are kind to both the skin and the environment.
Partial transcription of the video
“Cold Process Soap In this lesson, we will talk about the topic that we're here for: soap. Soap is a chemical reaction between fats and a solution of caustic soda or potassium hydroxide. In one case, you will have a solid soap and in the other a soft soap. Soap is a detergent. It has a first action that allows you to get rid of viruses, fungi, and bad-smelling or pathogenic bacteria. Its use has therefore increased life expectancy thanks to human hygiene. The first known uses of soap date back to the Sumerians 4,500 years ago. They used a type of soapy paste with a base of animal fat and pot...”
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Course summary for: Design and Creation of Cold Process Soaps
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY
Alison Fleck
A course by Alison Fleck
Alison Fleck's first love is pastry-making and the pleasure of seeing people enjoy and savor her creations. She was trained by the experts at Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, and has always been a fan of DIY. She started to create her own cosmetic and household products and when she discovered soap making, became immediately fascinated by its huge creative scope. She decided to take it a step further and make it her profession.
In her soaps, she combines the generosity of oils with the richness of plants and the vitality of minerals. They are comprehensive skin care products that are particularly kind to the environment. Sold through her company Baba and varied over the course of different seasons, they are a delight to the senses.
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