Soap and sugar that seem completely unrelated, but when combined together, they create a wonderful recipe for health and beauty.
Why do you should mix soap with sugar? How to do it? And what are the valuable uses of this mixture? Let’s explore the details in this article.
Why do you need to mix soap with sugar?
Before diving into how to make it and its uses, together we find out why we should mix soap with sugar.
First, sugar is able to increase the lathering ability of soap. When soap is combined with sugar, a saponification reaction occurs, creating glycerin and fatty acids, which help to enhance the ability to clean and moisturize the skin.
Second, when you add sugar to soap, this can help control the pH of the product. The pH of soap is often higher than the natural pH of the skin, leading to skin irritation and rashes. By adding sugar, we can adjust the pH of the soap to suit the skin, making the skin softer and smoother.
Last, combining soap with sugar also creates a more natural product, without chemicals that can harm the skin. This is in line with the trend of using natural products that is increasingly popular in modern society.
How to Make Sugar-Infused Soap
Prepare the following ingredients:
– Basic soap (can be old soap or homemade)
– Sugar (cane sugar or granulated sugar)
– Oil (coconut oil, olive oil, sunflower seed oil, etc.)
– Distilled water
– Essential oils or fragrances (optional)
– Soap-making tools: pot, spoon, stirrer, soap mold
The process of making sugar-infused soap can be similar to similar to making regular soap:
Step 1: Measure the soap, sugar and oil in the appropriate ratio.
Step 2: Dissolve the soap in distilled water, heat until completely melted.
Step 3: Once the soap has melted, add the sugar and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Step 4: Once the mixture has cooled, add the oil and essential oil (if using) and stir.
Step 5: Pour the mixture into the soap dish and let it cool until it hardens.
Valuable Uses of Sugar Soap
Moisturizes the skin: Adding sugar to soap helps to maintain the skin’s natural moisture, making the skin soft and supple.
Deep cleansing: Sugar soap has good foaming ability, helping to remove dirt, deeply clean pores, and sebum on the skin.
Oil Control: For oily skin, sugar soap can effectively control the natural oil on the skin, preventing the skin from becoming greasy.
Soften and smooth the skin: Thanks to the natural glycerin created during the saponification process, sugar soap helps to soften and smooth the skin, minimizing the condition of dry and tight skin.
