Fatty acids are the main constituents of vegetable oils. Fatty acids determine the viscosity, absorption and other cosmetic properties of vegetable oils.In homemade soap made from fats and lye, the fatty acids affect the lather and hardness of the soap.
Lauric Acid
0,4% In cosmetic products has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Lauric acid gives the soap hardness, good cleaning properties and bubbly foam. Large amounts can be drying to the skin.
Caprylic acid
46% Caprylic acid has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
For cold process soap, use 30g of fragrance oil for every kilogram of oils in soap recipe. For hot process soap, use 15-20g of fragrance oil for every kilogram of oils in your recipe. For melt and pour soaps, use 10g of fragrance for every kilogram of Melt and pour soap base. When using candle wax, follow the wax manufacturer's recommendations for the dosage of aroma oils. REcommended dosage is 4-10%
For melt and pour soaps, use 10g of fragrance for every kilogram of melt and pour soap base. For cold process soap, use 30g of fragrance oil for every kilogram of oils in soap recipe. For hot process soap, use 15-20g of fragrance oil for every kilogram of oils in your recipe. When using candle wax, follow the wax manufacturer's recommendations for the dosage of aroma oils. REcommended dosage is 4-10%
Fatty Acid Profile
Fatty Acids
Fatty acids are the main constituents of vegetable oils. Fatty acids determine the viscosity, absorption and other cosmetic properties of vegetable oils.In homemade soap made from fats and lye, the fatty acids affect the lather and hardness of the soap.
Lauric Acid
In cosmetic products has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Lauric acid gives the soap hardness, good cleaning properties and bubbly foam. Large amounts can be drying to the skin. 0,4%
Caprylic acid
Caprylic acid has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. 46%