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  1. MorningChores
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    Is Lye Soap Actually Safe to Use (and Make)? Here's …

    • Lye deserves some serious respect, it has its high points that are certainly worth mentioning. Lye soap is a great cleaner and multipurpose too. You can use it to wash clothes, to wash, or to make cleaning suppl… See more

    Lye’s Downfalls

    Lye has but one downfall: Chemical burns. Now, I know what you are thinking, “What?! A risk … See more

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    How Is Lye Made?

    Lye is actually made from ordinary salt. Seriously. Salt makes this chemical that produces wonderful handmade soap but can also produce some pretty nasty burns in its rare f… See more

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    Saponification, The Process, and The Truth About Lye

    I mentioned the term saponification previously. Basically, it is the chemical reaction between the lye and fat that goes into soap. When these two react they form glycerin wh… See more

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    How to Make Old Fashioned Lye Soap | Frugally Sustainable
    In days gone by, lye soap was a homemaker’s ultimate all-purpose cleanser. From clothes and stains to dirty dishes and floors — even to poison ivy and bug bites — lye soap was the ans…
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    Lye’s Downfalls
    How Is Lye Made?
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  1. Yes
    Yes, soaps made with lye are safe to use on the skin once they have been properly cured. During saponification, the reaction between the fats and lye produces a product that is safe for use on the skin after all curing has been completed.

    What is lye, and why is it used in soap? - The Healthy Porcupine

    www.thehealthyporcupine.com/blog/what-is-lye-and-why-is-it-used-in-soap/11/8/2022
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    Is Lye safe to make soap?
    Lye, in whatever form, is a caustic substance that is 100% necessary to make soap. However, it can be harmful if it’s not handled with care. You are not going to do that, though. Instead, you’re going to learn about lye safety, wear the necessary personal protective gear, and make soap safely.

    Soap Making Safety Guidelines and How to Safely Handle Lye

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    What Lye is used in soap making?
    What these tutorials have in common is that they always use lye. In both hot and cold process soap, that lye is called sodium hydroxide, and it creates solid soap bars. In liquid soap making, the lye is called potassium hydroxide, and it creates a soap paste that you dilute with water.

    Soap Making Safety Guidelines and How to Safely Handle Lye

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    Is Lye safe?
    Understanding Lye: Lye, a caustic chemical, indeed demands utmost respect and careful handling. Its reputation for causing bodily harm is honest, but working with lye becomes safe and manageable with proper precautions, like driving a car or operating a gas stove. For a detailed guide on lye safety, refer to the [Lye Safety Guide] (insert link).

    Mastering Lye Safety: Overcoming Apprehensions and Embracing the A…

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    Can you use lye in melt and pour soap?
    Melt and pour soaps have already been reacted with the lye, so, yes, you can avoid working with it by buying already made soap. that said, most melt and pour soaps will have additives like propylene glycol or something that allows them to be melted into a smooth soap because natural soap doesn’t normally melt into something smooth on its own.

    What is Lye? Can I Make Soap Without it?

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  3. Relief In Bath
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    Pros And Cons Of Lye Soap: Do You Need This …

    Jan 19, 2024 · Lye soap is powerfully alkaline. When not properly formulated with enough oil, lye soap can dissolve too much oil off the skin leading to dryness. Many find it too harsh for facial skin. While rewarding to make, lye soap …

  4. Frugally Sustainable
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    How to Make Old Fashioned Lye Soap | Frugally …

    May 16, 2013 · In days gone by, lye soap was a homemaker’s ultimate all-purpose cleanser. From clothes and stains to dirty dishes and floors — even to poison ivy and bug bites — lye soap was the answer for the family’s daily …

  5. Oh, The Things We'll Make!
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    What is Lye? Can I Make Soap Without it?

  6. Lovely Greens
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    Soap Making Safety Guidelines and How to Safely …

    Jul 12, 2024 · How to stay safe while making soap, with tips on how to safely handle lye, and a soap making safety checklist. This comprehensive guide covers everything from how to safely handle lye to setting up your workspace, …

  8. Soap Queen
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    Mastering Lye Safety: Overcoming Apprehensions and ... - Soap …

  9. Lovin Soap Studio
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    How to Pick Containers for Soapmaking (What is Safe …

    Dec 17, 2015 · If you are new to soapmaking it is very important to pick the right mixing containers and bowls for making soap. The #1 rule when choosing a mixing container is to make sure it is not aluminum. Sodium hydroxide (lye) …

  10. Soap Queen
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    Back to Basics: Lye Safety Guide - Soap Queen

    Jul 20, 2015 · However, as long as those are followed, lye is safe to use in your soap! Lye fumes are similar to bleach – irritating if they are breathed in. We recommend working in a well-ventilated area to help those fumes go away.

  11. The Healthy Porcupine
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    What is lye, and why is it used in soap? - The Healthy …

    Nov 8, 2022 · You may have heard that lye is used in soap to create a soft, smooth, and natural bar of soap. However, you might wonder how it works and why we use it in our soaps. In this blog post, we'll answer those questions so …

  12. Grandma's hand-crafted soaps
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    Is Lye Soap Safe? The Truth Behind Lye Soap

    Mar 19, 2024 · The short answer is yes, lye soap is safe for most skin types when made properly. Professional soapmakers understand the precise ratios of lye to fats needed to ensure all the lye is consumed in the saponification process, …