Any substance that is made from a mixture of natural oils and fats with an alkali is considered as soap. Soap is a surface-active agent generally used for washing. Washing, because soap is basically ineffective without water. The use of soap (or any natural soap-cleaning agents) has always been associated with man’s inherent instinct to keep his body, his clothes, and various other washable belongings clean.

Soap making started in the 18th century by boiling a crude mixture of animal fat, lye from wood ash, and salt until it became sticky and hard.

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132 Responses
  1. reynaldo samalca says:

    Helo,
    Sa lahat ng taga bisaya at mindanao,kung gusto ninyong malaman ang supplier ng chemical you can send me an e-mail or call me032 5209022 or 09161314244

    thanks

  2. Amie Agcanas says:

    Hi. I am a housewife and a freelance writer for a hobby, I was doing a research on organic soap making which made me suddenly become very interested with the subject. Please advice me on the schedule of training and cost. Thank you.

  3. Joc says:

    DOST-TRC (Technology Resource Center) conducts training on soapmaking where you will know the basic procedure, the suppliers of the ingredients/chemicals and a near estimate of their prices. Their new office is located beside the MMDA office along EDSA Mandaluyong. There is training fee for every course. For training schedule details, log on to their website http://www.trc.gov.ph.

  4. jovert says:

    its nice to have & know how we can properly get the ingredients & the proper program. and i would like to do this as my part time business. how can i get the guide or manual? pls. advice me by sending email thanks!

  5. jacinta says:

    Pls I am new on this issue, but I am interested in making herbal soap for bathing.pls I live in Lagos tell me where to buy the materials from.tanx

  6. rolly agas says:

    gud day poh saan po pwede mgseminar sa pggawa ng herbal soap at liquid soap…. at saan nabibili ang mga materyales… pls contact me at 09391655619……. malapit lng po sa quezon city

  7. eireen says:

    I am interested in making dishwashing liquid, i would like to know the price of the materials and where to buy it. Also, I would like to know if there is a of free seminar near in Rosario Batangas. is your office open during sundays.
    Please send me also your address and contact number that i could directly inquire regarding this matters.

    thank you so much.

  8. charles okonkwo says:

    i would like to know the price of the materials if possible and where can i buy the products pls.. send me a copy of price list of the materials on how to make detergent powder, liquid soap,homemade soap and many more. send me also ur address and contact number that i could directly inquire regarding this matters.

  9. jaline says:

    hello,

    i would like to know the price of the materials if possible and where can i buy the products pls.. send me a copy of price list of the materials on how to make detergent powder, liquid soap, and many more. send me also ur address and contact number that i could directly inquire regarding this matters.

    thank you and more power.

  10. Leslie ann sanchez says:

    Im interested in making dishwashing liquid. nasa caloocan po ako now, saan po may malapit na pedeng puntahang seminar?? and kung saan din po nabibili ang mga raw materials s pg gawa ng liquid detergent? tnx po…

  11. ruben san diego says:

    I’m interested in herbal bath soap making. Could you please refer me to the nearest suppliers of raw materials? I live in Antipolo City.
    Thank you.

  12. joyluv says:

    i am intersted in liquid soap making,where can i find suppliers of raw materials here in davao city.tnx

  13. Exchel Tabuena says:

    I am interested in detergent powder production but don’t know where to start and where to buy the needed chemicals in order to make them… can you help me out??? thanks and god bless!!!

  14. Mon Pegollo says:

    san po pwede bumili ng caustic soda na malapit lang dito sa Cavite

  15. roysan says:

    Suppliers of raw materials for powder detergent, dishwashing liquid and fabric softener/conditioner kindly contact me at 09993827146. I am from Sucat, Paranaque and would prefer suppliers near this area. Thank you.

    • chima kalu says:

      hello,

      am interested in soapproduction. Apart from suppliers i have one issue withe sample production i did . I notice the longer the liquid soap stays thethe lesss effective, ie. it gradually loses the its bubbling power.

      chima

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