Soap root - a natural basis for making soap and other cosmetic products

In Latin, the plant is called Saponaria, from the word "sapo" (soap).

An excursion into the past of the soap root

Legend has it that the ancient Romans performed sacred rites on Mount Sapo, during which the gods were sacrificed to animals. Women who washed their clothes in the Tiber, it was noticed that the water that flows down with rain from the mountain, very good washing clothes. This water was a mixture consisting of animal fat, clay and ash. A cleaning mixture in the form of a foam was named after the soapy mountain, sapo - "soap".

In Russia, the soap root (dried soap roots) has long been used as a cleanser, which removes stains from tissues; For washing woolen fabrics (protects from moths), for discoloration of yarn, disinfection of wool of sheep.

In 1819, a substance called "saponin" was isolated from the root of the soap dish.

Nowadays, soap root is used more widely.

In the food industry, it is used as an extract in the production of frozen and carbonated beverages, beer, syrups, wines, juices, halva.

Attention should be paid to precautions: the soap root when ingested increases the hemolysis of erythrocytes, which can affect blood clotting and increase hemorrhoidal and gastrointestinal hemorrhages.

To prepare the extract, the roots of the plant are used.

The extract dissolves in water and is a viscous, foaming liquid with a specific odor, and its color is dark brown.

Soap root, composition and dosage :

• saponins triterpene - 66%;

• oligosaccharides.

Dosage the extract as follows:

• foaming occurs at a dose of 5 g / l;

• 0.25-1% extract is used as a cleanser for the face;

• for mechanical peeling and scrub, dilute as a 1-1.5% solution of the extract.

The main properties are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal.

Application in cosmetics:

• natural means for washing hair - shampoo for oily hair and for eliminating dandruff;

• as an effective tool for baths (creates a thin foam) with acne and furunculosis;

• as a cleanser for the skin with large pores and prone to fat;

• a means for stop.

For taking baths, the soap root extract (25-50 ml) is dissolved in a small volume of water and poured into a bath. Beat the foam cap and immerse the body for 10-15 minutes.

Procurement-base using soap root

A simple blank for making soaps, masks, milk for skin cleansing, scrubs and other products.

• Glycerol 40% by weight;
• Grape seed oil 30%;
• Glyceryl stearate SE 15%;
• Soap root in an amount of 10%;
• NUF 5%.

For manufacturing, it is necessary to melt the glycerol stearate in glycerin and, whipping with a mixer, pour in the grape seed oil with a thin trickle . After this, the mixture slowly cool with stirring.

In the resulting billet it is necessary to add the necessary amount of extract of soap root and NUF.

For masks, milk, scrub, shower gel, about 3-5% of the soap base is introduced into the composition. Since there is no free water in it, it makes it possible not to use preservatives and store it for a long time.

Now handmade soap is becoming more popular. Therefore, order a soap base is very simple in specialized stores. But in order not to get confused in the variety of manufacturers and brands, you need to have the necessary information. Today's soap market represents a huge range of soap bases from various countries, such as Germany, England, China and Russia. A soap base is used to make soap with various additives. It is necessary to approach very seriously to the issue of purchasing such a product and adhere to certain rules.

• The base must not have an unpleasant odor.
• Absolutely no air bubbles.
• There must be sufficient foaming.
• Soap base should be plastic and not crumble.