The amount of lye changes because the different types of oil react with sodium hydroxide (lye) either more or less efficiently. The chemical reaction that turns fatty acids and lye...
While lye is non-organic, it is allowed in organic soaps according to the USDA's rules on organic soaps, since bar soaps require lye for their successful production.
You can sometimes get lye in the supermarket or hardware store, but make sure that it is 100% sodium hydroxide; do NOT buy it if it is otherwise. The best...
You can use soothing oils. That is no problem. Your problem may be happening because the soap is washing away natural oils from your body which make you dry. They...
Lye, or sodium hydroxide, is an ingredient commonly used in soap making. You should be able to find it in a hardware store or craft shop. If it's not available...