Do you want to take your homemade cosmetics or eco-friendly cleaning product
creations to the next level?
Try saponified coconut oil, also known as potassium cocoate. Behind the
complicated name is a useful ingredient for making natural
products for cleaning, detergents, but also
cosmetics.
Due to its cleansing and emulsifying properties, it is a suitable
ingredient for make-up removers, shower gels and soaps, shampoos,
after-shave balms or skin creams.
It is 100% natural, biodegradable and
environmentally friendly. As a natural detergent, it has a good
cleaning and degreasing effect and foams well. At the same time, it is very
soft and gentle to the skin, which then does not dry out.
Therefore, it is suitable even for sensitive skin.
It can bind fat and water, making it a natural emulsifier in
the production of creams.
Benefits
- 100% natural and vegan
- Free from synthetic detergents and chemical
additives
- Biodegradable, environmentally friendly
- Gentle to the skin, suitable also for sensitive skin
- Emulsification properties
- An ideal ingredient for making homemade natural
cosmetics
How is potassium cocoate made?
This saponified coconut oil is produced during the saponification process of
coconut oil. At the beginning is the well-known coconut. Coconut oil, rich in
fatty acids, is extracted from its flesh. The reaction with potassium hydroxide
produces a salt known as potassium cocoate. Pure, natural, without synthetic
additives. Effective but gentle and environmentally friendly as it is easily
biodegradable.
Saponification is a process of soap making that is thousands of years old. It
was already practiced in ancient Babylon. Saponified coconut oil is a modern
version of traditional soap that offers better solubility and gentler effects on
the skin.
What is detergent
A detergent is a substance or mixture of substances used to remove dirt,
grease and other contaminants from surfaces or materials. It contains
surfactants that help dissolve impurities and improve the ability of water to
penetrate materials, making it easier to wash away dirt.
What is an emulsifier
An emulsifier is a substance that helps bind water and oils together, making
it ideal for making creams and other beauty products.
Recommended use
Use as an ingredient for the production of cosmetics or home made cleaning
products.
Recommended storage
Store dry, protect from heat.
Country of origin
China
Ingredients
Potassium Cocoate