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What is the definition of slake?
What is the definition of slake?
To moisten or to undergo the process in which the lime reacts with water.
Define demulcent.
Define demulcent.
A bland viscous liquid used to coat and soothe the damaged or inflamed skin or mucous membrane.
What is effervescence?
What is effervescence?
Foaming formed as a result of a gas being evolved from a solid or liquid.
Explain emollient.
Explain emollient.
What does research and development typically involve in a product company?
What does research and development typically involve in a product company?
What should you do to prevent your soap from hardening before you're finished filling up the mold?
What should you do to prevent your soap from hardening before you're finished filling up the mold?
What should you do to get rid of air bubbles in your soap molds?
What should you do to get rid of air bubbles in your soap molds?
When should you add glitter and shimmery micas if you want to include them in your soap?
When should you add glitter and shimmery micas if you want to include them in your soap?
How long should you cure your soap for ideally?
How long should you cure your soap for ideally?
What is the temperature range at which saponification occurs in the mold for cold process soap making?
What is the temperature range at which saponification occurs in the mold for cold process soap making?
Why is it important to slowly pour the lye into the water and not the other way around when making the lye solution?
Why is it important to slowly pour the lye into the water and not the other way around when making the lye solution?
What are the raw materials required for preparing solid shampoo bars?
What are the raw materials required for preparing solid shampoo bars?
Why is it important to wear protective gear when using lye in the preparation of solid shampoo bars?
Why is it important to wear protective gear when using lye in the preparation of solid shampoo bars?
What should be the temperature of the lye water and oils before mixing them together?
What should be the temperature of the lye water and oils before mixing them together?
How should you mix the lye water and oils together in the preparation process?
How should you mix the lye water and oils together in the preparation process?
What is the next step after adding drops of essential oil and blending well in the procedure?
What is the next step after adding drops of essential oil and blending well in the procedure?
How long should the solid shampoo bars be allowed to cure after removing them from the mold?
How long should the solid shampoo bars be allowed to cure after removing them from the mold?
What is the temperature range that should be maintained during the hot process (boiling process) of saponification?
What is the temperature range that should be maintained during the hot process (boiling process) of saponification?
Why should lye be slowly poured into water when creating the lye solution in soap making?
Why should lye be slowly poured into water when creating the lye solution in soap making?
What is the purpose of using a thermometer in the soap making process?
What is the purpose of using a thermometer in the soap making process?
What protective gear should be used when handling lye in soap making?
What protective gear should be used when handling lye in soap making?
Why is it recommended to place the immersion/stick blender into the slow cooker at an angle when making soap?
Why is it recommended to place the immersion/stick blender into the slow cooker at an angle when making soap?
What is the Pro Tip mentioned in the text for soap making involving the immersion/stick blender?
What is the Pro Tip mentioned in the text for soap making involving the immersion/stick blender?
What is the definition of immediate packaging in the context of cosmetic products?
What is the definition of immediate packaging in the context of cosmetic products?
Define ingredients in the context of preparations.
Define ingredients in the context of preparations.
Explain what labeling encompasses in relation to cosmetic products.
Explain what labeling encompasses in relation to cosmetic products.
What does the term 'levigate' mean in the context of preparing substances?
What does the term 'levigate' mean in the context of preparing substances?
Define 'corrosive' as it relates to substances.
Define 'corrosive' as it relates to substances.
What is the purpose of PPE in the context of safety?
What is the purpose of PPE in the context of safety?
