The composition of soap

It is so simple, but so necessary. You can find laundry soap in any store, while it is much cheaper than any other. The bar contains many useful properties and qualities (despite the low price). Laundry soap - a tool for all occasions.

The laundry soap was created in the times of the USSR. It is still one of the most versatile products in the world. Probably, there is no person who would never see an impressive bar with a smell that is not very pleasant for soap. This wonderful natural remedy has a lot of advantages (despite its simple appearance):

• fully composed of natural ingredients;
• in the aggregate, components make it absolutely hygienic;
• it is hypoallergenic;
• universally applied;
• widely used in traditional medicine;
• sold at a very low price;
• does not contain chemicals.

Going into any store, today you can see there a dozen different types of soaps: from liquid to lumpy. With such a large assortment of colors and smells, few people will choose a brown bar in standard packaging. However, it must be remembered that the appearance and smell have no relation to the properties. If you start to list the differences of household soap from the toilet, the first will have more advantages.

It is absolutely natural, and this is not an exaggeration. The composition of toilet soap is dominated by synthetic components that can cause harm to the human body. Many toilet products include hazardous ingredients. They wash off not only bacteria from the skin, but also very many necessary things. The statement about the safety of liquid soap is just a myth. Flavors and dyes in its composition - these are the real chemicals. Many soaps will not suit sensitive skin, they will only bring harm to it.

The composition of the agent is not chemical. Get it, as a rule, from natural fats - vegetable and animal. Sodium (and also potassium) salt is a part. In this tool there are no dyes or flavors. It turns out that the composition of this economic product includes:

• Animal fats - they form the basis of soap. Beef fats and sometimes some fish are used.
• Sodium is one of the main components.
• Water - it is added when cooking soap (and not only economic). It is impossible to cook a product without water.
• Kaolin - is added in small quantities to reduce the effect of alkalis on the skin.
• Fatty acids - combine alkalis and acids.
• Alkali.

This tool is hypoallergenic (due to the content of natural components in it). This means that it does not cause allergies, itching and irritation - even in the most sensitive person. Many manufacturers add dyes and flavors to their products to make the product more attractive to the buyer. Such changes significantly affect the quality of soap. Now only the cheapest tool is prepared according to the same recipe as before. There were two recipes:

• All products were processed until the appearance of soap glue. Then they waited for this mixture to harden, and cut it into bars.
• After the whole procedure, a special mixture was salted out (treated with a solution of salt).

To get 72% soap, it was necessary to salt out the mixture about two or three times, and sometimes even more. It took a lot of time, so this method is considered difficult. In Soviet times, this soap replaced almost all modern household chemicals.

On any piece of laundry soap (both light and dark) you can see the numbers with percentages. This stamp indicates the product category. In total there are three categories of laundry soap:

• I - 70.5% and more;
• II - 69%;
• III - 64%.

Usually its cleaning properties depend on the category of soap. The higher the percentage, the higher the acid content in the soap. This means that such a product cleans better, but at the same time alkalis can dry out your skin. According to GOST, the percentage cannot be higher than 72. Today such a tool is almost impossible to find, only in very rare cases. Typically, manufacturers do not produce funds above 60%.

There are many types of soap:

• Liquid soap no different from lumpy. Appears to the buyer in a bottle resembling dishwashing detergent. The color resembles the original product. Manufacturers claim that it is better suited for washing and washing dishes. It should also be noted that the composition and odor of liquid and solid soaps vary greatly. There are several chemicals in liquid soap.

• Children's economic - Another type of product specifically designed for washing baby clothes. It has a less pronounced smell and a softer structure, which is very good, because a strong smell can cause discomfort in children.

• White economic - it becomes white thanks to white. This kind of soap is not recommended to wash the dishes. Ingestion is also undesirable. The white color of the soap also depends on the amount of sodium hydroxide. The bigger it is, the lighter the product. Such a tool is best cleans.

• Laundry soap is also available in powder form. It is the same remedy, without any additives, simply crushed to fine yellow granules. Many housewives make such a powder with their own hands, using a grater. With this powder it is not necessary to wash things by hand. You can simply pour it into the washing machine.

Today, manufacturers produce a variety of options for laundry soap. The products of some manufacturers appear in beautiful bright packages, slightly diluting its appearance. Some manufacturers go further, they give the soap a different color (and even fragrance). Here are some of the most famous manufacturers of the product, taking into account the current GOST recipe:

• Laundry soap DURU - it is available in one, two or four pieces in one package. The price is almost no different from the cost of traditional soap. The product itself is white. Ornaments and patterns are carved on the surface of the product, but they are short-lived. According to the properties of this soap is similar to the economic, only has a more pleasant aroma. Excellent washes things.
• Laundry soap "Stork" - in appearance it looks more like ordinary soap. Brown in color, with rough edges and the exact same smell. There is an option for children - "Aistenok." This soap is lighter, great for washing children's clothes, reliably protects the baby's things from bacteria and germs.
• Household powder "Cinderella" - natural laundry detergent. The powder itself is a large granule of light yellow color. He has a "famous" flavor. It is very convenient in use, is analog of a laundry soap in the form of powder.

• Laundry soap "Eared nanny" - children's laundry soap of white color, does not foam very well, there is practically no aroma. The product has a pleasant delicate texture. Excellent cleans clothes.
• Liquid soap "Economy" - appears to customers in a transparent package, in color resembles the traditional means. It is universal in use, perfect for people with allergies.
• Liquid soap "Haus Frau" - is also in a transparent bottle, has a standard smell. One of the significant advantages of soap can be considered the presence of vitamin E.

• Laundry soap "Sun" - possesses an unusual yellow color for soap of this kind, perfectly launders even the fattest dishes. The product is very economical. It has a faint lemon flavor.
• Laundry soap "Neva cosmetics" - white, slightly transparent, perfectly foams. The smell is neutral, it is almost there. Wash well.
• Laundry soap "Spring" - The composition is similar to the traditional economic. It has a similar smell, perfectly washes.

Many housewives cook the product themselves, considering this method the most reliable. The first step is to wear tight gloves to protect your hands. Alkali can harm your skin, so you need to be very careful. It is advisable to protect yourself from toxic fumes, put on a strong mask and open the windows. HTo get a kilogram of product, prepare:

• 1 liter of sunflower oil;
• 150 g of caustic soda;
• 400-500 ml of cold water.

Preparing it from scratch using a recipe is not so difficult. This can be done without any problems at home. Special skills for such a procedure is not required.

To begin with, pour water in soda and gently stir the resulting gruel. In this case, do not forget to open all the windows and in any case do not breathe vapors. Stir the mass is a wooden spoon. Continue until complete dissolution of soda. Sunflower oil should be slightly heated (it is desirable to do this in advance) and gently pour into the resulting solution.

Next, the tool can start to cook, for this it is necessary to stir the mixture until thick. As soon as the mass begins to thicken, be sure to whisk it with a mixer. Do not let the lumps form. The consistency of the mixture should resemble a very thick sour cream.

After that, it is necessary to pour the mixture into molds. The form you choose at your discretion. The soap hardens on the next day, but you should remember that it must be left to ripen for three weeks so as not to melt, and only then can the tool be safely used.

There is a recipe for environmentally friendly laundry detergent. This powder is reliable in use (according to most housewives), there is definitely no chemistry in it. To prepare, take the following:

• 6 pieces of soap;
• 2 kg of soda.

It is necessary to rub all 6 pieces of grated soap. It is necessary to rub very carefully, not leaving large pieces. After that, you need to mix the resulting mass with baking soda - a glass of soap in a glass of soda. Then you need to mix the ingredients thoroughly. Now the powder is ready.

Such a homemade soap powder perfectly copes with its task. If you do not like the smell, during the preparation of the product, you can add a few drops of essential oil.

How to make soap with your own hands, see the following video.

Not everyone can immediately choose the best laundry soap. Remember that the numbers on the soap indicate the amount of acid. The higher the percentage, the better the product. However, it should not be forgotten that a high acid product can adversely affect the skin.If you use it only for washing hands, it is recommended to choose a lower percentage (or use a cream to moisturize the skin). The best among all is still a tool that is as close as possible to the good old GOST recipe.

Again, pay attention to interest. The higher the percentage, the better the soap will cope with the task. Therefore, the choice of laundry soap entirely depends on the purpose for which you need it. If you plan to use it for washing clothes or washing dishes, where disinfection is necessary, you should choose the option with a high percentage. If you use a tool for cosmetic purposes (for example, wash, wash your hands or head), you should choose the option with a fairly low percentage. So you will avoid unpleasant consequences. This is especially true of intimate hygiene.

• Such a tool is universal, and this means that it can be used almost as you like.

• This is the right way to fight acne and black spots. You just need to rinse the problem parts. Miraculous remedy also has a unique quality to narrow pores.

• Many girls replace this product wash. It is known that he is able to wash away the pigment. To achieve the desired result, you need to wash your head with soap and water, rubbing it thoroughly into your hair. Such a procedure can wash off the black color of the hair - though only a couple of tones.

• The product is actively used in traditional medicine. Many women use this product for problems with gynecology. Laundry soap accelerates healing. In folk medicine there are lots of similar recipes. This tool is suitable for relieving itching or healing minor burns. However, do not forget about alkali in the composition of the soap. If you feel unpleasant, self-medication is contraindicated.

• It completely eliminates corns and natoptyshs.

• Doctors advise to wash with soap and water once every two weeks, this skin will only benefit. However, they are not advised to wash their bodies often. It is also used in everyday life for disinfection: they rub combs, toothbrushes, scouring pads and other personal hygiene items.

• Doctors recommend washing the eggs with soap and water.

Reviews of doctors about the economic product are ambiguous. Of course, laundry soap - the best cleaning agent. It is natural, does not cause allergies, but sometimes it can hurt. Do not use it instead of shower gel and wash them every day. It can really harm your skin.

It is not recommended to wash the head with this product. It can improve hair, but not in large quantities. For hair care you should use only a soap solution.

For many years, the economic tool keeps the deserved title of an anti-bacterial product. It is universal. Today, buyers can find a product for any color and taste. However, none of the available tools does not have the full range of the qualities of soap.