Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Cleansing agents that help water and oil mix to lift away impurities.

A cleansing agent that lifts oils and dirt so they can rinse away.

A reference to help choose cleansing ingredients based on mildness, foam, and compatibility.

Suspending additives involves keeping heavier ingredients evenly distributed throughout the soap so they don’t sink or settle.

Suspending Botanicals is a soap-making technique where dried flowers, herbs, or plants are evenly held within the soap for visual and textural interest.

A thick, clear soap base designed to suspend and hold decorative additives like herbs, glitter, or small embeds in place.

Moisture forming on the surface of soap when glycerin attracts humidity from the air, often in warm or damp conditions.

Beads or droplets forming on the surface when oil migrates out of the wax over time.

A light, nourishing oil that soothes and softens skin, making soap gentle and moisturizing.

A lightweight, nourishing oil that softens skin without making the product greasy.

A lightweight, nourishing oil used to soften and condition skin.

A softening option that adds slip and shine, especially for dry lengths and ends.

A decorative technique that creates artistic patterns in soap by gently moving colors through the batter before it sets.

Blending colors together to form flowing or marbled effects.

Water loss from the skin surface leading to dryness.

A Taiwan Swirl creates thin, intricate lines by swirling layered soap batter horizontally with a precise, controlled tool.

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A solid animal fat that produces hard, durable soap with a rich, creamy lather and excellent moisturizing properties.

A therapeutic oil prized for soothing and restorative properties.

Long, slender candles made to fit candle holders and burn slowly with a classic, elegant look.

A smooth starch that helps enhance firmness and dissolve evenly.

Zeroing the scale with a container on it so only the added ingredients are measured.

A botanical oil with antimicrobial properties used cautiously for blemishes.

Liquid extracts from tea or herbs used in soapmaking to add color, fragrance, antioxidants, and skin-soothing properties.

Small, shallow candles that provide short burn times and are commonly used for accents or warm ambient light.

A temporary shedding spike often triggered by stress, illness, or major life changes.