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How Do You Make Homemade Hypoallergenic Soap?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Kate Sheridan

All soaps require a saponification process, which is the process of blending lye and fat under certain conditions. Hypoallergenic soaps contain minuscule amounts of chemicals, fragrances, colorings or other additives that may provoke allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin.

Kate Sheridan is a freelance writer, researcher, blogger, reporter and photographer whose work has appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and trade publications for over 35 years. She attended Oakland University and The University of Michigan, beginning her journalism career as an intern at the "Rochester Eccentric." She's received honors from the Michigan Press Association, American Marketing Association and the State of Michigan Department of Commerce.