What is lye, and why is it used in soap?
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 07 Jul 2024
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You may have heard that lye is used in soap to create a soft, smooth, and natural bar of soap. However, you might wonder how it works and why we use it in our soaps. In this blog post, we
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