Ask the Experts – Saponification
Does the alkaline environment or the saponification process itself of handmade soaps destroys any benefit from additives?
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A Closer Look at Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) is a water soluble white which occur in flakes, pellets, granules and powders.
Do You Saponify?
Saponification is the base promoted hydroysis of an ester to produce an alcohol and the sodium salt of that acid.
