It's part of the soapmaking process.
Even from before colonial days.

                                        Chuck

Mental tangibility has been achieved...go figure.


On 8/27/2009 2:19:17 PM, Dorothy Fitzpatrick (d...@deetroy.org) wrote:
> Doesn't caustic soda clean drains?  dee
> On 27 Aug 2009, at 17:19, Rowena wrote:
> 
> I use a soap I made myself using olive oil and coconut oil with caustic soda. 
>  I did also add a few other things like sandalwood, myrrh and some essential 
> oils, but not enough to give any noticeable perfume or flavour.
> 
> It is far pleasanter and kinder to use than strong peppermint flavoured 
> toothpastes.
> 
> Rowena
> 
> 
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