The Curing Process

Cold Process soap needs to slowly "cure" over time.
We allow our soaps to naturally air cure for a minimum of four weeks.

During the first two weeks of curing, the saponification process is completed. "Saponification is the chemical reaction that occurs when fats or oils (fatty acids)come into contact with lye (a base.) Saponification literally means "soap making" from the root word, "sapo", which is Latin for soap.The by-products of the saponification reaction are glycerin and soap."  

As the soap continues to cure, most of the water used in the recipe evaporates. The curing process insures a milder, harder, longer lasting bar, with rich lather.