An ingredient used in herbal teas, linden flowers contain antioxidants that soothe, protect and soften skin. Used as an alternative to silicones, this biodegradable emollient spreads easily on the skin, has a dry, non-greasy finish and leaves skin with a velvety feel. Also known as lady's mantle, this botanical extract is used as a skin conditioning agent and astringent. A natural thickener made from fermented sugars, it helps keep formulations stable with a pleasant texture. This natural alpha hydroxy acid can be milk or plant derived. Extracted from the seeds of the horse chestnut tree, it is known for its soothing, astringent and toning properties. However, when a bar is made 100% from olive oil (Castile soap), or nearly so, it tends not to lather well. These papaya-derived enzymes create a gentle chemical reaction on the skin that helps dissolve dead surface cells. A form of antioxidant Vitamin C, it helps protect skin against free radical damage while also offering soothing and brightening properties. Small amounts of dry powdery substances are the main exception – aside from lye which should always be weighed. It feels good and gives the impression that the bubbles remove dirt. And without a good lather, your skin won’t feel as clean as it should. It helps to break down flaky skin to exfoliate the skin's surface and reveal smoother, brighter looking skin. Derived from the seed of fallen baobab fruit, this extract contains high levels of six amino acids (building blocks of protein) that are typically depleted in stressed hair. A plant derived emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients like oil and water blended together, without separation. Melt your MP base halfway, add the sugar, heat until melted, and stir until completely dissolved. In hair care, Panthenol helps strengthen and promote smoother, healthier looking strands. It helps protect skin against free radical damage while also offering soothing and brightening properties. Watercress is used for its soothing and antioxidant properties. Barley extract offers conditioning and soothing properties. And it’s high amount of antioxidants help keep free radicals at bay. Here are my reviews of the top six soap bases and what types of skin they are best for. Carrot seed oil offers soothing and antioxidant properties, helping to protect skin from stressors. Because hydrophobic ends are water repelling, they attach themselves to the air bubbles during this process. 671. posted 1 year ago. LATHER offers natural skin and hair care, formulated with ZERO synthetic fragrance and premium plant-based ingredients, to help you feel real. Soap base is your raw material, and it comes in a block. Derived from plant fatty acids, it is used as a lubricant to help with product spreadability while also moisturizing and softening skin. Keeping the superfat level low (the free oil that did not saponify in the soap making process). A plant-derived fatty acid, it is used as a thickener and emulsifier. More importantly, lather is what people look for in quality soap. They can also be used to incapsulate active ingredients, carrying them the layers of the skin where they will be most effective. Lather is the result of lots of bubbles jammed tightly together. Castor Oil: Use small amounts of castor oil in combination with other oils to promote lather. In fact, hard water can make soap lathering difficult to achieve. A salt of citric acid (an alpha hydroxy acid), this ingredient offers antioxidant protection and conditioning properties to skin and hair. This light, fast-absorbing vegetable oil is an excellent source of antioxidant Vitamin E, protein and omega fatty acids. Real soap produces lather, but the bubbles are typically smaller and the overall feel can best be described as creamy. Rich in fatty acids and fast-absorbing, jojoba oil soothes and conditions dry skin and hair. This olive oil-derived ingredient softens and smoothes skin and supports the skin's barrier function, protecting from future stress. The Palm Oil used in our soaps is sustainably sourced. A building block of proteins, this amino acid helps condition and protect skin. Made from cellulose which comes from the cell walls of plants, this ingredient is used as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier and binder. Used for thousands of years as a traditional remedy to soothe, condition and protect skin, sesame oil contains high levels of polyphenol antioxidants, vitamin E and fatty acids. Shea butter and cocoa butter work well in small amounts – especially when used in soap bases with high-lathering oils such as coconut, sunflower and castor oils. This pineapple-derived enzyme helps to smooth skin and promote a brighter looking complexion. Single oil soaps typically do not lather well. This botanical extract can be used as a skin conditioner and a natural colorant. Superfatting means not enough lye. This conditioning agent helps with detangling, combability and leaves hair feeling soft and silky. This 3 amino acids peptide promotes firmness and elasticity in aging, sagging skin. A coconut-derived biodegradable surfactant, this cleansing and foaming agent is considered especially mild to hair and skin. Used as a thickener, it also enhances the spreadability of the formulation. This natural mineral helps to reduce oiliness and remove impurities from the skin. This herbal extract offers antioxidant, soothing and toning properties. It a calms stress caused by environmental factors and helps smooth wrinkles and other signs of aging. This turmeric-derived antioxidant helps protect skin and hair and also can be used as a natural colorant. It offers broad spectrum protection which means it protects against both UVB and UVA rays. Minerals such as calcium can react with soap molecules and create nothing more than a soap scum ring around the shower or bathtub. It works best in small to moderate amounts when being used to improve a bar’s lathering properties. On the skin, they moisturize, smooth and soothe dryness and provide a protective layer to protect from future stress. The reason sodium lauryl sulfate is used in soaps and shampoos is because it is an inexpensive detergent and it makes substances lather. Used at low levels to adjust the pH of products and to help emulsifier the ingredients. Derived from Palm fruit, this oil is saponified (reacted with alkali) to make soap. Derived from the bark of the Amur Cork tree, this ingredient helps to boost moisture retention. Known for its unique flavor in Earl Gray Tea, bergamot essential oil offers a complex citrus aroma. This ingredient is used as a solvent, conditioning agent and preservative enhancer. In our minds, lather paints the areas washed. This is not to say you cannot add more and get great results. This potent essential oil is used sparingly to add fresh, sweet and herbal notes to the aroma. There are several ways to increase lather in handmade soap without resorting to the use of detergents and artificial chemicals. Add Sugar to Bubble Up Sugar helps increase lather and acts as a natural exfoliant. They do not contain synthetic materials. Add some sunflower oil, a bit of shea butter and a dash of sugar and you have a lather powerhouse. Surface tension is defined as a measure of the force necessary to stretch or break the surface of a liquid. Clean dishes make food safer and more attractive. Also known as bearberry, this botanical offers antioxidant protection and promotes brighter looking skin. Olive oil is rich in antioxidant vitamins and essential fatty acids, making it an excellent skin moisturizer and protector. Choosing the right oils is a great natural way to increase lather in soap while avowing the addition of chemical detergents. It helps to recharge and fortify tired-looking skin, promoting a more supple and smoother texture. It has been used for centuries for its calming, sedating effects and is also considered especially gentle. Lemon citrus fruit extract that helps provide gentle surface exfoliation. Soap molecules have two different ends: the hydrophilic end is the end that likes to stick to water, and the hydrophobic end likes to repel water. 2020 has been a long and difficult year for everyone. Honey starts as flower nectar collected by bees, which gets broken down into simple sugars stored inside the honeycomb. A synthetic emulsifier and thickener, it helps to create a velvety, easy spreading, non-tacky texture. Shea butter and cocoa butter work well in small amounts – especially when used in soap bases with high-lathering oils such as coconut, sunflower and castor oils. A polymer that helps to emulsify and stabilize formulations to create a pleasant texture. Soap base. I am a big believer in helping people earn fair wages and protecting the environment when possible. This flowering plant extract has astringent, purifying and soothing properties. More commonly known as baking soda, baking soda helps to neutralize odors, and can also be used to adjust the pH of products. Note: a methosulfate is a different kind of ingredient from a "sulfate "which is a cleansing and foaming agent. Ingredients -- Soap We like to be clean. A natural, renewable and biodegradable emollient, often used as an alternative to silicones. It works pretty well. Native to the Mediterranean region, this plant extract contains antioxidants that offer soothing and protective properties. Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, this emollient oil, extracted from the Hemp plant, offers conditioning and soothing properties. Natural vitamin E is a potent antioxidant, soothing and protecting skin from environmental stressors and also helping to preserve formulations. There is an article, on this site, that you can use to start selling your homemade soap right away. Read on to see what makes shampoo lather and why it shouldn’t play a role in which one you pick. This salt of lactic acid helps promote skin hydration and is also used to adjust the pH of formulations. Soap does not really work that way. This botanical extract is used for its brightening properties, helping to improve the appearance of an uneven skin tone. This thin film becomes bubbles when air is trapped. Classified as brown seaweed, it is a rich source of skin-conditioning vitamins, minerals and amino acids. A coconut-derived biodegradable surfactant, this cleansing and foaming agent produces a rich lather. It lathers especially well when the amount of superfat is minimized to 5% or less. This plant-derived emollient is an effective alternative to silicones. Grapefruit essential oil with a tart, refreshing aroma. A fatty acid ester that helps to promote softer, smoother, more supple skin, while protecting skin from moisture loss. Derived from vegetables, this skin-softening emollient has a smooth and non-greasy texture, leaving skin with a velvety feel. Shampoo lathers because it contains chemical compounds called surfactants (surface active agents), which lower the surface tension between two liquids – in this case, the shampoo coming from the bottle and the water coming from your shower. Coconut adds to the hardness of the soap bar and creates "big bubbles" in soap. Extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice, this vegetable oil is an excellent source of linoleic and linolenic fatty acids and antioxidants which condition, soothe, soften and protect skin. This vegetable-derived ingredient acts as a thickener and foam booster. It also helps to thicken formulations. Too much lye can cause ski irritation and burning. After my first few batches I found myself asking the same question most people ask – how can I increase... Just eliminate any carbonation and alcohol before adding in your lye to avoid a boiling hot eruption of lye solution. It conditions hair with a velvety, non-greasy texture. This moisturizing powerhouse has a smaller molecule size than Hyaluronic Acid, making it easier to absorb into the skin where it helps to plump, soften, smooth and soothe skin. Adding a bit of sugar to a soap recipe can help make a light, bubbly lather with large bubbles when the oils you're using do not lather up as much as you'd like. Dale Hodgins. No matter what kind of soap or even shampoo that is being used, it is almost intuitive to create a lather before washing. Standardized to contain potent phenolic antioxidant compounds called Avenanthramides, this oat derived ingredient has been shown to calm and reduce the appearance of redness in stressed skin. Green tea is known for its high levels of antioxidants and ability to protect and soothe skin. Some or the oils that contribute to better lather include the following, but for much different reasons: I have found most lather producers tend to be the harder oils or fats (when at room temperature). This essential oil adds floral, rosy and green notes to the aroma. Extracted from the seeds of cacao tree, this butter is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants that form a protective barrier on the skin, helping to prevent water loss and reducing stress from environmental factors. The ingredients in our natural fragrances are disclosed on our product web pages. For thousands of years, soap was the last word in clean. It also acts as a lubricant on the skin's surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance and helps reduce water loss. This naturally-derived emulsifier is especially gentle. This plant adds an herbaceous, slightly medicinal aroma to formulations. Powdered pumice is made from porous volcanic rock. A very little goes a long way with this essential oil, known for its purifying properties and clarifying, fresh, camphorous and slightly fruity aroma. This vegetable-derived starch helps to bind ingredients together. Derived from beta glucan, a natural polysaccharide, it soothes skin and helps to support the skin's defenses against environmental, oxidative stress. This calming and grounding essential oil offers a rich, complex blend of sweet, woody and floral notes. Here is a question I get every so often, “Why doesn’t handmade soap lather?” When I explain that it does, the next statement inevitably follows…. When combined with olive oil, sunflower oil, castor oil and shea butter it produces a wonderfully moisturizing bar that lathers well. While it is not a simple process, it is not overly complicated, and you can remember this next time you go to wash your hands. Also known as sugar, the fine crystals act as gentle exfoliants to lift away dry, flaky skin. It is also used for its purifying properties, beneficial for oily skin types. Method 2: Lather Shaving Soap Directly on Skin with Shaving Brush. It is also what gives it a blue color. A vegan alternative to lanolin, it offers exceptional water-binding and adhesion properties to keep skin moist. This naturally derived solubilizer helps to blend together oil and water-based ingredients. This easy to spread vegetable oil moisturizes and softens skin and creates a barrier to protect from future dryness. A natural emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients like oil and water blended together, without separation. Extracted from the seed, the oil is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids that nourish, moisturize and protect hair and skin. 2.14 oz (60 g) food grade lye (6% superfat) 5. Extracted from the flowers of the yarrow plant, it helps soothe, refresh, balance and purify skin. This ingredient is based on the stem cells of a rare red grape that possesses strong defense mechanisms against UV damage. This vegetable extract acts as a skin conditioner for smoother and firmer looking skin. A botanical extract with high levels of antioxidants, it helps to protect and soothe skin. Extracted from sugarcane, this ingredient contains natural alpha hydroxy acids that gently help to boost surface exfoliation. This brown algae extract offers soothing, smoothing and conditioning properties. This amino acid, a building block of protein, helps to condition and balance oily skin. An excellent source of proteins, fatty acids and antioxidant Vitamin E, this ingredient conditions, soothes a protects skin and hair. This natural polysaccharide is used as a bulking agent and water-binder. Adding in a bit of coconut oil and castor oil to the recipe for the CP soap will drastically increase the lathering capabilites. Sage is used at low levels for its antioxidant and purifying properties. When these molecules are pulled together within water, they create a thin layer, which is surface tension. Propolis is a resinous substance that bees use to seal and strengthen their bee hives. This fresh and invigorating essential oil is slightly less intense than Peppermint due to lower levels of menthol. This small amount adds just enough kick to “fluff” the lather up slightly, raising the soap bubbles on a thick creamy base. In LATHER's bar soaps, no detectable sodium hydroxide remains in the finished product. Extracted from brazil nuts, this nourishing and protecting moisturizer is rich in oleic and linoleic acid, vitamin E and selenium. Each makes it wonderful for mature, dry, and all skin types alike. Sign up for exclusive offers, event details and skincare tips to help you feel real. It helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and promote firmer looking skin. Along the same lines as adding sugar, adding honey can increase the lather of your soap significantly. Hard water minerals such as calcium and magnesium react negatively with the ingredients in your products. The Palm Kernel Oil used in our soaps is sustainably sourced. Extracted from cactus flowers, it has moisturizing, soothing and rejuvenating properties. As mentioned, it feels good. Derived from tree resin and used since ancient times, this fragrant oil is considered to be spiritually grounding, calming and relaxing. This naturally derived sugar is used as an emulsifier, conditioner and creaminess enhancer. Ingredients. It supports collagen, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging. ¼ cup peppermint liquid soap 20 drops rosemary essential oil ½ teaspoon jojoba oil. Rich in phenolic compounds and flavonoids, it has been used for centuries as a traditional remedy for a variety of skin conditions. The outer layer of the wheat kernel, it is used as a gentle exfoliant to lift away dry, flaky skin. There is some controversy around palm oil – not as a health risk but in how it is often harvested. Yarrow extract helps to soothe and soften dry or stressed skin. An effective silicone alternative that provides softness, emollience and lubricity to formulations. COMPLIMENTARY SHIPPING ON ORDERS $60 OR MORE. Extracted from the meat of the coconut fruit, it hydrates and refreshes skin and hair. For the most part, that is. It is an effective exfoliant that lifts away dry, rough skin on especially stubborn areas like on heals and toes, leaving them feeling silky soft and smooth. This humectant ingredient is also an effective preservative enhancer. Soap is something that we use every day, but we never really think about how it works. Now that Hunter makes soap "frosting," we add some more ingredients to make the soap fluffy. A natural emollient with a lightweight feel, it is used as an alternative to silicones. Like most people just getting into soap making, I started with melt and pour soap bases. The version LATHER uses is derived from fermented plant sugars. This synthetic sunscreen provides protection against UVA rays which cause premature aging and are sometimes linked to skin cancer. Derived from palm oil, this fatty acid conditions skin and enhances the product texture. Derived from oats, this gentle ingredient contains natural polysaccharides that are especially effective in soothing, moisturizing and renewing skin. Olive Oil Melt and Pour Soap Base. Things are about to get deep and nerdy so hold on tight! Then, Continue lathering directly on the skin in a brisk, circular motion, until desired lather has formed, coating the skin evenly. This Mojave Desert plant offers antioxidant and cleansing properties to the skin. It contains skin softening and soothing omega-6 linoleic acid. Long used as a traditional remedy by athletes and trainers, natural mineral epsom salts are added a warm bath to soothe soreness and replenish magnesium. Made from pressed cucumber seeds, this nourishing oil contains fatty acids and antioxidant vitamins that help to moisturize, soothe and protect skin. It works well to help build lather naturally in true soap (aka real soap). This essential oil has a a rich, fruity, slightly woody aroma with a touch of vanilla. Extracted from pears, this ingredient offers moisturizing and soothing properties. Blue tansy, also known as Moroccan blue chamomile, calms stressed skin with chamazulene, a powerful antioxidant. Lemon essential oil contributes a fresh and invigorating aroma. Here's a quick list of the qualities and the types of oil that affect them. Made from pure silk fibers containing nourishing amino acids (building blocks of proteins), this natural ingredient hydrates and promotes shine. 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