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    HANDMADE SOAP BARS ARE MADE IN THE OLD KNOWN WAY – BY A PROCESS OF SAPONIFICATION BETWEEN TWO SUBSTANCES: OIL/BUTTER AND LYE AS A RESULT - YOU GOT SOAP WITH GLYCERIN   Homemade soap bars are very different, and higher in glycerin content than most commercial soap bars available at the market. Most commercial soaps are made from surfactants & detergents/combined/, and have less glycerin intentionally – so that they do not sweat nor shrink with the time, and get a longer shelf life. All these facts are of course economically reasonable.   Glycerin is a humectant well known for its ability to attract and lock moisture into the skin - softening, smoothing, and soothing the skin. But because of this particular property of glycerine, when it is in a handmade soap, it has the tendency to soak up water surrounding it.   So if your shower or bath room is steamy and warm, handmade soap will just absorb all this moisture and get softer. Also, i...

 We say – Curing for the process of allowing homemade soap to dry out and harden for a certain amount of time before it’s ready to use. The purpose of curing is to evaporate slowly any excess water in the soap, making it last longer and have a better lather. It is essential for the homemade soap quality. Time of curing process can vary, but in general requires around 4-6 weeks for a cold-process soap – before it’s ready to use. The curing process involves setting aside the new unmolded/sliced soaps in an area with good air circulation and low humidity for several weeks before using them. During this time soap bars will be turned every few days; and carefully checked for any discoloration or mold. During the period - the excess water content in the soap will evaporate, making it harder and longer-lasting, with enhanced cleansing properties. Freshly made soaps may contain excess lye that can irritate the skin, or cause problems including burns. During curing, saponification (th...