Soap-making is a fascinating process rooted in chemistry. It involves a chemical reaction called saponification, where fats or oils react with an alkali (typically sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide) to produce soap and glycerol. The fatty acids in the fats or oils combine with the alkali to form soap molecules, which have a unique structure with both hydrophilic (water-loving) a... https://pittsburghtribune.org/read-blog/132276_understanding-the-chemistry-of-soap-making.html