Soap Making Business Certificate
About this course
Although it is one of the oldest industries in the world it is uncertain when soap was actually first made. There are myths and counter myths about its origin, but evidence of soap making dates back to about 2500 BC in Mesopotamia in an area known as 'the cradle of civilization' that is, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and now known as southern Iraq.
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As soap making was heavily regulated by the authorities it became difficult for the soap makers to conduct their business or have access to essential supplies. As a result soap makers learned to use a variety of oils to make their products. Modern soap making relies on the knowledge of oils and fats they developed because of the restrictions of early regulation of the trade and the work of French chemist Michel Eugène Chevreul who, in 1811, discovered unique chemical characteristics of oils and fats. We benefit from this today as high quality soaps are often made using several types of oils and fats, each with its own unique characteristics.
Studies have shown they can be absorbed by the body through the skin. They are widely used by commercial manufacturers even though they are known to be toxic.
The mathematical calculations for the recipes included in this course have been done, so all you have to do is follow the recipes and instructions outlined to make high quality soaps even with your first attempt.
Although it is not necessary to have a degree in chemistry to understand and make soap at home, it is useful to know the basics to be able to manipulate the characteristics of the oils and fats, use the saponification values to craft your own unique creations and also to recognise what is going on in your soap pot during the soap making process.
In this module you will learn,The importance of correct proportions of ingredients.The fundamentals: temperature, trace, super fatting, setting times, cutting and curing, translucence, dilution and sequestering
In this module you will learn,essential pieces of equipment
In this module you will learn,the quality of the finished soap and how it depends on the quality of the raw ingredients.Use of basic oils and super fatting oils.How to personalise your soap
In this module you will learn,the history of using botanicals.The benefits of the use of botanicals.The use of botanicals as natural plant dyes.
In this module you will learn,how to blend oils.Why you should choose quality oils.Examples of oils that can used for blending.
In this module you will learn,about safety and how to prepare.About safety and how to prepare.Some cold process soap recipes.
In this module you will learn,how to make soap using the hot process method.Essential safety precautions.Hot process recipes
In this module you will learn,what to do if you are unhappy with a batch.Step by step method.
In this module you will learn,most liquid soaps on the market today are actually synthetic detergents.Key ingredients and how to make liquid soap.Liquid soap recipes.
In this module you will learn,what are cream soaps.The key ingredients.Safety precautions.How to make cream soap.Recipes for cream soaps.How to troubleshoot.
In this module you will learn,how to finish and decorate your soaps.Packaging ideas.
In this module you will learn,about formulating your own creations.Choosing oils.The calculations.
In this module you will learn,how to comply with legislation.How to label your products.Who to notify - registration and notification.
Quiz & Certificates
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