Sodium hydroxide (lye) is a necessary ingredient when making bar soap.
During the cold process method, oils and fats (fatty acids) are mixed with lye and water (the base) to initiate a chemical reaction called saponification. This magical process creates soap and leaves no lye in the finished product.
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