Monday, 23 June 2014

step by step guide to produce transparent soap

MATERIALS NEEDED: palm kernel oil, caustic soda, water, sugar, glycerin alcohol(vodka) : PROCEDURE: Dissolve 30g of caustic soda in 45g of water and allow it to undergo the fermentation process for 2-3 days.Measure 200g of palm kernel oil(p.k.o) and heat it up to 70 degrees Celsius and ensure that the temperature is not more than 70 degrees Celsius throughout the whole process. Add the fermented caustic soda solution into the oils and allow it to undergo the saponification process by continuously stirring it with a stick blender until the saponification process is complete. Note saponification is the process of making soap. Allow it to stay on the gas cooker or stove for 4-5 minutes for it to undergo the gel stage, when its undergoing the gel stage, heat up 30g of water  and 70g of sugar, mix it very well for it to completely dissolve in the warm water. Test the soap with litmus paper to see if its neautral(pH of 9-10.5 is fine) then add 40g of glycerin to the soap mass in order to make it soft, followed by the addition of the sugar solution which will make it partially transparent, then add 80g of alcohols(vodka) because vodka contains about 95% of alcohol and 5% of water which is a strong alcohol that will give a high degree of transparency,and close the pot, ensure that the cover is air tight  by covering it with a towel to prevent the escape of alcohol from the pot, allow it to stay on the stove for 5minutes and add fragrance and colour of your choice if you like, then remove it from the source of heat. A clear transparent soap that forms thick lather and exceptionally mild to the skin will be formed . On my next post, i will show you step by step guide on how to produce liquid soap

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