Description
Cold-Saponified Corn Oil is a specific grade of corn oil used primarily in the art of handcrafted soapmaking, especially in the cold-process method. Unlike culinary or industrial oils, this version is either unrefined or mildly filtered, retaining natural fatty acids and unsaponifiables (non-reactive compounds), which contribute to the mildness, skin compatibility, and conditioning power of the final soap bar.
Cold saponification is a process where corn oil is mixed with a strong base (like sodium hydroxide) at room temperature. The triglycerides in the oil break down and recombine with the base to form soap (sodium salts of fatty acids) and natural glycerin. Corn oil’s high linoleic acid content (up to 60%) makes it ideal for producing soap that is gentle, moisturizing, and soft-lathering.
While too much corn oil in a formula can make soap mushy or prone to spoilage, using it in balanced ratios (10–25%) with harder oils like coconut, palm, or shea butter allows soapmakers to design bars that cleanse without stripping skin. The oil imparts a rich yellow tint and is often blended with botanicals, essential oils, or exfoliants to create natural, skin-safe bars.
In artisan markets, corn oil-based soaps are popular in vegan, zero-waste, and low-allergen categories. These soaps are often labeled as “nourishing,” “emollient,” or “calming”, and appeal to customers with dry or sensitive skin.
Beyond bar soap, cold-saponified corn oil is also used in shaving soap, dish bars, baby soap, and natural pet shampoo bars, where mildness and affordability are priorities.
Corn oil’s cost-effectiveness and saponification profile make it a staple in the DIY natural skincare community, artisan soapmaking workshops, and even small-scale cosmetic cooperatives in rural and urban India, Africa, and Latin America.
Quantity is 5 litres
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