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All Soap is Lye Soap: What Else is in Your Soap?Old Fashioned Lye soap is all the rage right now, but, did you know that ALL soap, is lye soap? Not only does all soap contain lye, but much of it contains lard. You might be surprised to find out what exactly is in your bar of soap.
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Is Lye or No-Lye Chemical Relaxing Better for Your Hair?The question of whether lye based relaxers are better than no-lye relaxers ultimately depends on the individual and her preference. -
How to Treat a Lye Burn or SpillNo matter how careful you are while using lye, there could still be an accident. Here’s what to do should one occur.
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Side Effects of Lye in Hair RelaxersWhen you think of lye, the last thing you want is to have it on your skin. However, lye soap has been used safely for years. People hesitate to use lye because they fear being burned by it. -
Why Do Soapmakers Use Lye in Soap? is it Safe?Learn why Lye is necessary to make soap. The history of lye in soapmaking. Learn about the nature of products without lye. -
An Overview on Variations of Homemade Lye SoapThree different methods for making lye soap
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What is the Difference Between Lye and No Lye Hair RelaxersDeciding which relaxer type lye or no-lye is best for your hair
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Relaxers: Lye or No LyeAre you curious about the difference between a lye relaxer and a NO lye relaxer. Come read about the pros and cons of each and decide what is right for you after reading this info.
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How to Use Lye Water for Cleaning Cast Iron CookwareFor those who cook with cast iron pots and pans, a lye water cleaning solution can be made at home that will help clean cast iron cookware. -
Ten Reasons Not to Buy Lye or "No Lye" Relaxers for ChildrenThis is an informative article about the dangers and damages caused by Lye and "No Lye" Relaxers currently on the market in the cosmetology industry. The cometology industry and the FDA should be held responsible for the damages caused by these products. -
Mortuary Science: Dissolving Bodies with Lye Could Rival Burial or CremationAlkaline hydrolysis is being promoted as the 'green return to the dust', but can the American people accept returning to dust by way of a lye filled pressure cooker?
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How to Make Caustic Lye from Wood AshIf you are interested in making soap at home you will need caustic lye. You can buy caustic soda or you can make your own caustic lye from wood ash. Here is how...
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Making Your Own Bath Soaps With the LyeMaking bath soaps is a bit tricky due to the dangerous nature of lye. When you are attempting to make your own soap, please make sure that you have long gloves on and that you have plenty of ventilation. -
Easy DIY Natural Handmade Soap Recipe Without Using Lye or Caustic SodaNot only is it fun to make and far better for your skin than the junk in the store, but this recipe is fully customizable to suit whatever mood, flavor, scent, or property you want. -
An African-American Guide to Natural Hair Care: Tulani Kinard's No LyeTaking care of Black hair is no easy task. As most Black people know, our hair is not managed as easy as other textures of hair.
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Making Your Own Cold Process Lye SoapThis is a complete recipe and guide about how to make your own cold process soap.
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How Soap is MadeHow is it possible to combine a caustic substance such as lye (sodium hydroxide) with a fat, and have it turn into something that we can safely use on our skin? Learn about the process of saponification, or soap making.
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Benefits and Uses of Castile SoapCastile soap is named for its origin, Castile Spain. All Castile soap that is made of the same basic ingredients: olive oil, water and lye crystals (caustic soda). It has different uses and provides a number of benefits.
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Uses for Wood AshesIf you have a fireplace or a wood stove and you burn wood chances are you get some wood ashes to deal with.
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Liquid Ingredients to Use when Making Bar SoapOne very simple step to making soap is adding the lye and liquid mixture. Lye is almost always needed to make a bar of soap, so it is a constant. But the liquid that is used in the soap can greatly vary. -
The Easy Way to Make Your Own SoapHave you ever thought about making your own soap? Perhaps you thought it would be a difficult process involving dangerous lye solutions. Not true!
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How to Make Home Made SoapMy first try making soap didn't turn out right, I missed the process and had lye pockets in the soap, guess my temperature was off or I didn't stir enough. -
African American Hair: Michelle Obama Has Lye Free Natural HairI did some research to attempt to find out what hair products Hoda Kotb and Michelle Obama share. My best guess is that Hoda and Michelle are using products from Fekkai salons. -
How to Make Natural Homemade SoapIf you're tired of using abrasive store-bought soaps, you can make your own natural homemade soap easily and inexpensively. This method utilizes simple ingredients that can be readily obtained; no lye or lard.
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African American Hair Growth and Putting an End to Breakage (Pt 2)This article talks about the importance of maintaining your hair when it is relaxed as well as the understanding of how relaxers can be damaging lye or no lye. This also states information on natural relaxers and recovering from chemical damaged.
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How to Make Soap BallsMaking soap from scratch can be a messy and time-consuming process if you do it the old-fashioned way using lye. There's a faster, cleaner and safer way to make soap by forming unscented soap into soap balls.
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Dry Skin Defeated Thanks to Homemade SoapFor years I struggled with dry skin, then I discovered the incredible moisturizing power of homemade soap.
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Rimmel Straight Brush Black Mascara Versus Wet N Wild Straight Brush Black Plumping MascaraThe best value for wallet and your face! -
The Case of Marie Besnard, Queen of PoisonersMarie Besnard has been called the Queen of Poisoners. She was accused of having poisoned 13 people in Loudun, France, and was tried 3 times, but was ultimately acquitted on all counts. -
Mad Cow Disease CoverupWhat is Mad Cow Disease? How is the FDA and other agencies covering up the fact that Mad Cow Disease could very well be widespread in the USA? Learn about BSE, CJD, and more.
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A Must-Read for the Prospective Home Biodiesel MakerThinking about setting up a biodiesel "still" in the backyard? Researching biodiesel as a lifestyle? Having limited success? Getting frustrated and thinking about giving up? Take a deep breath and read a few suggestions from a successful home-based biodiesel old-timer. -
"Crazy Love" a Documentary - A Story of Obsession"Crazy Love" is a documentary about a true story of love, obsession, harassment, stalking, insanity and forgiveness.
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Interview with Deez, Associated Content Producer and Corrections Officer"There are things inside of these walls, that these inmates do, that no one should witness or be subject to, NO ONE..! People should be thankful there are those of us willing to do this job." -
The History of the Making of SoapSoap, we all take it for granted, we bath with it, we wash our clothes, wash our dishes with it, we even wash our cars with it but where would we be without soap. -
TeenSpeak What Your Teen Really Means Series 2 - Drug Related WordsKnowing and understanding the words used by today's youth is crucial. When it comes to drugs it could mean the difference between life and death. -
Product Review: Profectiv Anti-Damage Therapeutic Relaxer SystemA review featuring Profectiv's hair relaxer.
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The ElitesThis story is a fictional story.
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The Oakley House, Made Famous by John James AudubonThe Oakley House is a classic example of colonial architecture at it's best built circa 1806. The Oakley House is located on the Oakley Plantation and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. -
Norsk Hostfest - North America's Scandinavian FestivalNorsk Hostfest, North America's largest Scandinavian Festival, is celebrating its 30th year, starting the evening of October 9th and continuing to the 13th of 2007.
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City of Ghosts: A Tale of the Deep SouthA man who journeys aournd world looking for stories of the occult. Finds himself in becoming part of one during his latest expedition.
