Castile
The use of soap dates back 6000 years and today it has become an important part of our lives. The Castile, which is widely used in the regions where the olive plant is grown, has become not only a part of our daily life, but also a symbol of cleanliness, naturalness and health.
The quality of olive oil soap is determined by its purity, the olive oil used to make it, and the manufacturing process. Hot soap making, cold soap making and industrial (continuous) soap making; There are 3 known production methods for olive oil soap.
Especially in the production of olive oil soap, the method of cold soap production has prevailed in recent years, since the olive oil is not boiled and retains its excellent properties.
Solid or liquid soaps made from pure oils should be preferred. Olive oil, laurel oil, almond oil, juniper soaps can be preferred.
What makes olive oil soap different from other soaps?
In the manufacture of Castile Only olive oil is used as an oil source. It should not be forgotten that in the production of soaps sold under the name “olive oil soap” seeds and animal oils other than olive oil may also be included. In olive oil soap, the monounsaturated oleic acid is mainly separated from the glycerin.
They bind Na (sodium) in the optimal ratio. The irritating effect of sodium decreases. Therefore, it becomes the oil laundry soap. It is important that the lye used is well adjusted. If added in excess, it may be harmful to the skin. The same process applies to soaps made with ash. Since the lye is caustic, it turns the oil into soap.
The unsaponifiable monounsaturated fatty acids are resistant to oxidation compared to the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in other vegetable oils. Olive oil soap does not cause irritation and hardening on the skin and has a softening effect.
