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    Uses of Lye Soap - The Classroom

    • Learn how lye soap was made and used in early America, and how it can still be a useful cleanser, medicine and hunting aid. Find out the benefits and risks of lye soap for skin, fabrics and wildlife.… See more

    Old Soap

    Originally lye soap was made from animal fat, wood ashes and water. Water poured through wood ashes leached lye from the ash, and the lye was boiled in a vat with animal fat. … See more

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    Modern Soap

    Today's homemade lye soap may contain some vegetable oils, which help create lather, and may have fragrances added. Part of the attraction of homemade lye soap is the lack … See more

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    Cleaning

    Bars of lye soap rubbed vigorously on problem fabric stains are said to be effective stain removers. Shaved or flaked, lye soap makes a good laundry detergent. For bathin… See more

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    Medicine

    Medicinal claims that lye soap will cure psoriasis, dandruff, head lice and a host of other common skin problems and infestations may be partly true. Old recipes retained so… See more

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    Does your soap have lye in it?
    Soap does not contain lye. It is however, made by using lye. That’s an important distinction. You need lye to make soap. The finished soap product, however, no longer contains lye. The lye gets used up in the organic chemical reaction that makes soap; Saponification. There might be leftover lye in a bar of unfinished soap-to-be, but that bar ...
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  1. Lye soap has various uses, including12345:
    • Stain remover
    • Skin treatment
    • Catfish bait
    • Key ingredient in cold-process soap making
    • Used for treating poison ivy and bug bites
    • Cleansing clothes, dishes, and floors
    • More moisturizing than most modern soap
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    Called "the Appalachian cure-all," lye soap today is a milder cleanser but keeps its reputation as stain remover, skin treatment and even catfish bait.

    Uses of Lye Soap - The Classroom

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    Lye, also known as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), is the key ingredient in cold-process soap making. You cannot make a true authentic soap without it. Lye a strong alkaline substance that plays a vital role in the saponification process, transforming fats and oils into soap.

    Understanding Lye: What It Is and How It…

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    Lye is used in many soap recipes and cleansers, usually mixed in with oils and animal fats like beef fat to produce soap. This useful substance was used for many ailments in the old days, from treating poison ivy and bug bites to cleansing clothes, dishes and floors. Along with this, lye soap is more moisturizing than most modern soap.

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    There are a few reasons we use lye in our soap: It's the most natural way to make soap, allowing us to stick with the most traditional methods possible. Using lye avoids the use of unnecessary synthetic chemicals larger companies may use that can cause skin irritation or allergies.

    What is lye, and why is it used in soap? - …

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    Lye is used for purposes as varied as baking, soap-making, and cleaning, to dissolving animal tissue. Primary lye uses include: Soap making: The most common use of lye is for making soap and cleaning agents. Technically, a soap without lye is not a soap as defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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    Is Lye Soap Actually Safe to Use (and Make)? Here's The Truth.

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    Pros And Cons Of Lye Soap: Do You Need This …

    Jan 19, 2024 · Lye soap is a homemade soap made with oils, lye and water. It has natural ingredients, moisturizing properties and customizable options, but also requires caution, time and skill.

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    What Is Lye: Everything You Need To Know And More

    Feb 17, 2022 · Learn what lye is, how it works in soap making, and why it is essential for true soap bars. Discover the history, benefits, and safety of lye soap and how to make your own with essential oils.

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    How to Make Old Fashioned Lye Soap | Frugally …

    May 16, 2013 · 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 cleaning needs. Usually made with leftover cooking fats and lye made from …

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

    Nov 8, 2022 · Lye soap is a traditional and natural way to make soap with alkaline compounds like sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Learn how lye soap is produced, why it's safe to use on the skin, and what benefits it has …

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    How To Make Lye Soap Like Your Grandmother Did

    Feb 27, 2022 · This DIY soap recipe uses 2 pounds of tallow, 10 ounces of filtered, pure water, and 4.4 ounces lye. Some soap makers opt for cold process soap, but this recipe uses...

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    Understanding Lye: What It Is and How It's Used in …

    May 31, 2024 · Lye, also known as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), is the key ingredient in cold-process soap making. You cannot make a true authentic soap without it. Lye a strong alkaline substance that plays a vital role in the …

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    Pros and Cons of Lye Soap: A Detailed Insight

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    What Is Lye Used For? Powder, Chemical Formula, …

    Mar 20, 2024 · Lye is used for purposes as varied as baking, soap-making, and cleaning, to dissolving animal tissue. Primary lye uses include: Soap making: The most common use of lye is for making soap and cleaning agents.

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