One of the things I do is teach Chemistry high school students how to make soap. I love it because it's a practical application of what they are learning in class. Saponification is a chemical reaction between a strong base (the lye) and a fat (the oil) which results in a salt. When we mix lye (Sodiun Hydroxide) with oil the salt that is …
Alegna Soap
Photo Friday- Specialty Soap
Just in time for Halloween! Some of my Limited Edition soaps. Pumpkin Beer soap and Vampire soap. …
Alegna Soap. Why I chose this name
After I decided to start a business, the next decision I had to make was the businesses name. I needed something that reflected who I am, and what I envisioned my company to be. Many people ask how I chose the name Alegna Soap. To me it is obvious now, but I'm embarrassed to admit the first time it was suggested, I didn't get it. …
Is there lye in my soap?
One of the questions I've been asked many times is "Is there lye in my soap?" I answer honestly that there is no lye in my soap but I did use lye to make the soap. This is pretty confusing to most people. If I used lye to make the soap, how can there be no lye in the soap? …
Master Soap Hacker
As I write this blog I haven't seen the show yet on TV. It starts in a few hours. I've seen the promo. I still can't believe that I was given the title of Master Soap Hacker and made soap on the truTV show Hack My Life. It started like this.. …