Soap Making Course

Description

Soap Making Course

Module 1 – Module 12

Soap making involves the creation of cleansing products that remove dirt, oil, and bacteria from the skin. While traditional soap is made through saponification, modern soap formulation includes various types such as syndet-based cleansers, herbal pastes, African black soap, shower gels, whipped soaps, Moroccan beldi soap, and enzyme-based powder washes.

Course Outline

Module 1:

• Introduction to Soap Making
• Understanding the basics of soap formulation
• Difference between natural and synthetic soaps
• Importance of pH in soap making
• Safety measures and best practices

Module 2

•  Understanding Surfactants & Soap Ingredients
• Types of surfactants
• Natural vs. synthetic surfactants
• Choosing surfactants based on skin type
• Calculation of ASM (Active Surfactant Matter)
• What is ASM and why is it important?
• Determining ASM of individual surfactants
• Calculating total ASM in a formulation
• Adjusting ASM for mildness and cleansing efficiency

Module 3:

• Formulating Bar Soaps
• Cold process vs. hot process vs. melt-and-pour methods
• Understanding lye and saponification calculations
• Selecting the right oils and butters for different skin types
• Additives: Clays, exfoliants, essential oils, and herbal infusions
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• Curing and packaging tips

Module 4:

• Crafting Shower Gels
• Surfactant selection for body wash
• Thickening and adjusting viscosity
• Adding actives, fragrances, and colorants
• Preservative considerations for liquid soap

Module 5:

• Formulating Face Wash
• Choosing mild surfactants for facial skin
• Incorporating active ingredients
• Adjusting pH for facial care

Module 6:

• Whipped Paste Soap
• What is whipped soap and its benefits?
• Creating a stable whipped texture
• Choosing oils, butters, and surfactants
• Colorants and scent blending

Module 7:

• Black Soap Paste & Liquid Black Soap
• Traditional black soap ingredients and their benefits
• Processing black soap into a paste or liquid
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• Enhancing black soap with botanical extracts
• Adjusting Black soap pH
• Storage and preservation

Module 8:

• Moroccan Soap (Beldi Soap)
• What makes Moroccan soap unique?
• Step-by-step formulation guide
• Uses and benefits in skincare

Module 9:

• Powder Enzyme Face Wash
• What are enzyme cleansers and their benefits?
• Choosing the right enzymes
• Dry formulation techniques and stability tips
• How to use and package enzyme cleansers

Module 10:

• Soap Bases for Scrubs (Body & Face Scrubs)
• Selecting surfactants for scrub bases
• Formulating exfoliating soap scrubs
• Stability and preservation

Module 11:

• Troubleshooting & Customization
• Common formulation mistakes and how to fix them
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• pH adjustments and surfactant blending
• Customizing soaps for different skin concerns (sensitive skin, acne-prone, dry skin, etc.)
• Scaling up for business production

Module 12:

• Branding, Packaging & Selling Your Soap Products
• Labeling requirements and ingredient listing
• Packaging options for different soap types
• Pricing strategies and market positioning
• Marketing tips for a profitable soap business