SOAP

Soap, which was discovered by chance in the past, has become the most important cleaning agent in our homes today. As technology advanced and the science of chemistry developed, the cleaning agents in soaps also diversified. Although the shape, color, and scent of soap have changed from its most natural form to the many chemicals added to it today, our perception of cleanliness has remained the same. No matter what, soap is what keeps us away from dirt.

Today, hundreds of different soaps and soap-derived products continue to be produced in our country, both in traditional and modern businesses. Although the effectiveness and sales of traditional black cauldron soaps, which preserve traces of the past, have decreased, soap production still continues, especially in the rural areas of Western Anatolia, both in households and in traditional businesses, using methods dating back to ancient times.

There are three different types of soap on the market, categorized by their ingredients. These are:

• Soap,
• Olive oil soap
• Olive oil soap

We can call it that. This classification is basically based on the oils used during production.

Soap is a product made by boiling various types of vegetable oils in different proportions with caustic soda, and then adding color, fragrance stabilizers, and various chemicals to extend shelf life. Its moisture content is artificially reduced using specialized equipment to standardize the weight per unit of product. Olive oil soap, on the other hand, is produced using the same manufacturing technique but with trace amounts of olive oil added to the boiled oil.

Olive oil soap, unlike others, is the purest and most natural soap, produced using only olive oil, water, and caustic soda during its manufacturing process. Contrary to popular belief, olive oil soap does not dry out the skin; it regulates the skin's oil balance. Washing your face with soap before bed injects oil into areas that have been cleansed of oil throughout the day, so the constantly oily surface looks drier and more vibrant, at least throughout the day, thanks to the natural glycerin in olive oil.

Olive oil soap is a special soap produced to be used with hot water and to be lathered. Contrary to popular belief, it's not the "lather" that cleanses the body, but the cleansing power of the soap, and olive oil soap is the only soap that best cleanses the skin of oil and dirt! In all other soaps besides olive oil soap, different oils or chemicals are added to the soap to create lather, and the "glycerin" that is naturally present in olive oil soap is artificially added!

Why should we use olive oil soap? Because the monounsaturated fatty acids in olive oil help remove dirt more effectively during cleaning. Think about it; while extra virgin olive oil acts as a health elixir when it enters your body, poorly processed or spoiled olive oils, due to their high acidity, provide better saponification, protecting us from germs. This source of healing, olive oil, bestows health both inside and out.

The type of oil used in soap is more important than its quality. Soap made with saturated fatty acids provides a different level of cleanliness than soap made with unsaturated fatty acids. Therefore, the type of oil used in soap is crucial. Furthermore, for effective cleaning, the soap needs to remain on your body for an extended period. Cleaning begins when the soap starts to lather. Using a lot of soap won't clean you well. For good cleaning, you need to ensure the soap comes into contact with the dirt. This happens through the soap lather. When the water-soluble lather reaches the soiled area, cleaning begins. You should use small amounts of soap, lathering gently to remove contaminants. You should apply this to your hands, body, hair, and even your dishes. This is the general principle behind the cleaning effects of soap and its derivatives.

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