In early history the earliest written evidence of soap is dated around 2800 B.
C.
in Babylon, where a mixture of ashes, water and cassia oil was recorded as a soap-like substance.
It was used to clean wool and cotton and was used medicinally.
In a 1550 BC, papyrus shows that the Egyptians also created soap-like matter in a similar fashion using a mixture of alkali and vegetable oils.
Early Romans in the first Century A.
D.
described this substance as "sapo" (Latin for soap) which was produced from tallow and ashes and used as pomade for hair.
The Celts and Gauls, masters of soap making, manufactured their soap similarly from animal fat combined with ashes calling the product "saipo.
" By the sixth century soap creators were members of a reputable guild and by the end of the eight century, soap making became a reputable industry both in Italy and in Spain manufacturing soap from goat fat and beech tree ashes.
The industry noticeably progressed after the 8th century when Soap makers commenced manufacturing soap from olive oil and alkali.
These soaps were undoubtedly better quality for bathing and washing compared to those made elsewhere.
Alkali is essentially ashes; the word alkali was derived from al-qaly or "ashes.
" Later in the 19th century it the benefits of personal hygiene were confirmed, thus growing the demand for soap.
Today, marketing of soap way surpassed simple hygienic issues, developing soap into a skincare phenomenon, which made the user "beautiful.
" Today, hand soap is as much a part of life as air and water, and there are several different types offered.
Today's soaps are derivatives of fatty acids - in fact they are a product of the reaction between alkalis and the fatty acids - and customarily are made of triglycerides.
Soap works fundamentally by allowing the insoluble oil and fat particles to become soluble, in order that they may be simply rinsed away with water.
Many producers remove all or some percentage of this glycerin to prepare further toiletries and beauty products.
There are three primary methods for making soap: 1.
Soaps made by blending fatty acids (such as olive oil or hemp oil) and sodium hydroxide at room temperature is known as "cold process".
This process will take about six weeks to complete and creates a durable, mild and moisturizing soap.
2.
"Hot process" soap making as opposed to the above mentioned cold-process method takes place in near boiling temperatures and does not need longer cure time.
The product is much easier to cut, as it will not crumble making it a preferred choice for those soap makers who require a faster turn around.
3.
The "fully boiled" process is where the ingredients come to a full boil producing the required product.
Liquid soap was not manufactured until 1865 and was widely accepted by 1980.
They are in truth very complicated to manufacture and many of the commercial liquid soaps are nothing less than detergents.
Not touching the actual soap surface helps with avoiding dirt and germ remaining on the soap's surface, making liquid soap more hygienic.
Conversely, liquid soap has a tendency to remove skin moisture, resulting in dry skin.
Several brands do contain some moisturizing agents benefiting our skin and providing germ elimination - which is really the fundamental function of soap.
C.
in Babylon, where a mixture of ashes, water and cassia oil was recorded as a soap-like substance.
It was used to clean wool and cotton and was used medicinally.
In a 1550 BC, papyrus shows that the Egyptians also created soap-like matter in a similar fashion using a mixture of alkali and vegetable oils.
Early Romans in the first Century A.
D.
described this substance as "sapo" (Latin for soap) which was produced from tallow and ashes and used as pomade for hair.
The Celts and Gauls, masters of soap making, manufactured their soap similarly from animal fat combined with ashes calling the product "saipo.
" By the sixth century soap creators were members of a reputable guild and by the end of the eight century, soap making became a reputable industry both in Italy and in Spain manufacturing soap from goat fat and beech tree ashes.
The industry noticeably progressed after the 8th century when Soap makers commenced manufacturing soap from olive oil and alkali.
These soaps were undoubtedly better quality for bathing and washing compared to those made elsewhere.
Alkali is essentially ashes; the word alkali was derived from al-qaly or "ashes.
" Later in the 19th century it the benefits of personal hygiene were confirmed, thus growing the demand for soap.
Today, marketing of soap way surpassed simple hygienic issues, developing soap into a skincare phenomenon, which made the user "beautiful.
" Today, hand soap is as much a part of life as air and water, and there are several different types offered.
Today's soaps are derivatives of fatty acids - in fact they are a product of the reaction between alkalis and the fatty acids - and customarily are made of triglycerides.
Soap works fundamentally by allowing the insoluble oil and fat particles to become soluble, in order that they may be simply rinsed away with water.
Many producers remove all or some percentage of this glycerin to prepare further toiletries and beauty products.
There are three primary methods for making soap: 1.
Soaps made by blending fatty acids (such as olive oil or hemp oil) and sodium hydroxide at room temperature is known as "cold process".
This process will take about six weeks to complete and creates a durable, mild and moisturizing soap.
2.
"Hot process" soap making as opposed to the above mentioned cold-process method takes place in near boiling temperatures and does not need longer cure time.
The product is much easier to cut, as it will not crumble making it a preferred choice for those soap makers who require a faster turn around.
3.
The "fully boiled" process is where the ingredients come to a full boil producing the required product.
Liquid soap was not manufactured until 1865 and was widely accepted by 1980.
They are in truth very complicated to manufacture and many of the commercial liquid soaps are nothing less than detergents.
Not touching the actual soap surface helps with avoiding dirt and germ remaining on the soap's surface, making liquid soap more hygienic.
Conversely, liquid soap has a tendency to remove skin moisture, resulting in dry skin.
Several brands do contain some moisturizing agents benefiting our skin and providing germ elimination - which is really the fundamental function of soap.
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