1: a science that deals with the composition, structure,
and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo
2 a: a composition and chemical properties of a substance <the – of iron>
b: chemical processes and phenomena (as of an organism)
3: a strong mutual attraction, attachment, or sympathy
<matching personalities or some other special – or vibes to make the relationship click>

HERE ARE SOME BASIC DEFINITIONS
IN SOAPMAKING TO HELP DETERMINE
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TYPES OF SOAP,
INGREDIENTS IN SOAP,
AND THE SOAPMAKING PROCESS:

BUT FIRST, WHERE DID SOAP COME FROM?

Once upon a time, not far from Rome at the base of Mt. Sapo where the river Tiber flowed
the women of the times used the washing rocks on the shore to clean clothes and linens.
Gathered there, they noticed an occasional light colored clumpiness that clung to the rocks.
This strange stuff made their laborious task easier to complete.
The women, being observant and crafty,
began to realize that after a storm these deposits would form on the rocks.
They calculated that it must have had something to do
with the offering Temple above on the mountain top.
As it turned out,
when the Romans offered their sacrifice of animals to the Deities,
the remains of charred fats and ashes
would be washed from the mountain top from the rain
tumbling and mixing down together in smaller streams into the river below.

The term Saponification is derived from Mt. Sapo
where it is believed the natural phenomenon of soap was discovered.

(those ladies where the first discoverers of bath artifacts)

SAPONIFICATION OR SOAP
Soap is the by-product of a chemical reaction
involving fatty acids and caustic soda or potash.
When the lye and water solution is mixed with the fatty acids,
the reaction between the hydrogen, oxygen, sodium, and fatty acid molecules saponifies.
Glycerin is another by-product in the soap structure
and are maintained in handcrafted soap recipes.
Soap is actually a salt which molecular chain
bonds to both water molecules and organic matter molecules.
Soap is what it does.
It is created by both water and ash (originally wood ash from fires)
that works with water to wash away dirt & oils.

The components absolutely necessary to create natural soap
are both fatty acids and bases.

NOMENCLATURE
uses vegetable oils and vegetable butters for our fatty acids
and sodium hydroxide as our base

SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Also known as caustic soda, it is one of two primary alkalis used in the production of soap.
Combined with a fatty acid, it produces a hard soap.

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
A strong alkali also known as caustic potash.
When combined with a fatty acid, it produces liquid soap

NOMENCLATURE IS CURRENTLY
EXPERIMENTING WITH POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
TO DISCOVER A NATURAL LIQUID SOAP
LOOK FOR IT SOON!

COLD PROCESS SOAP
A soapmaking technique that relies almost exclusively
on the heat generated by the chemical reaction
of fatty acids and alkali to produce soap.
NO external heat is applied once the ingredients have been mixed.

GLYCERIN
A thick, clear fluid that is actually an alcohol.
A by-product of soap manufacture, it can also be produced synthetically
from propylene, a petroleum by-product.
Used as an emollient, a humectant, and a primary solvent
in the manufacture of transparent soaps.

GLYCERIN SOAP OR MELT AND POUR
A glycerin soap is created when various amounts
of Ethanol, or ethyl alcohol are added to the fatty acid & base recipe
to stop the crystals from forming to transform the natural opaque appearance
of the soap into a transparent appearance.
Therefore, the alcohol additives are blended for aesthetic
purposes only and do not offer any skin therapy.

ETHANOL, OR ETHYL ALCOHOL
Clear, colorless, and very flammable alcohol
produced from the fermentation of carbohydrates.
The primary alcohol used in the production of transparent soap.

HAND MILLING SOAP
Hand milled soaps are made by grating cold processed soaps,
which are then melted with new ingredients such as
water, scent, and botanicals and remolded.
These soaps can be smoother, and last longer than cold process soaps.
When adding delicate fruits and botanicals
Into already processed soap, more of the benefits remain for the skin.

NOMENCLATURE OFFERS
THE FRUIT SOUP COLLECTION
OF HAND MILLED SOAPS

ESSENTIAL OILS
A volatile oil streamed or pressed
from the fruits, flowers, stems, or roots of plants.
Used especially for perfumes, soaps, and flavoring.

BASIC CARE ESSENTIAL OILS
Here are some versatile and useful essential oils
for your home medicine cabinet
Always use a carrier oil
by diluting the essential oils
in another vegetable oil before application.

LAVENDER
TEA TREE
PEPPERMINT
CHAMOMILE
EUCALYPTUS
GERANUIM
ROSEMARY
THYME
LEMON
CLOVE

PREGNANCY ESSENTIAL OILS
TANGERINE
MANDARIN
GRAPEFRIUL
GERANUIM
ROMAN CHAMOMILE
ROSE
JASMINE
YLANG-YLANG
LAVENDER

FRAGRANCE OILS
A laboratory-produced synthetic version
of a true essential oil or a natural fragrance, such as gardenia.
Fragrance oils are often a combination
of both synthetic and true essential oils.

DID YOU KNOW?
THAT SOME FAVORITE SCENTS
MAY ONLY BE PRODUCED AS FRAGRANCE OILS?

FREESIA
HONEYSUCKLE
VIOLET
TULIP
LILY
GARDENIA
HELIOTROPE
ORCHID
LILAC
LILY OF THE VALLEY

NOMENCLATURE CARRIES
A VARIETY OF THESE FRAGRANCE OILS
WITH A VERY HIGH QUALITY OF NATURAL SCENT

HYPO-ALLERGENIC
Products created to uphold the lowest potential for allergic reaction.

pH
An abbreviation for the “potential of hydrogen”
indicating acidity or alkalinity.
A pH of 7, or the value of pure water, is regarded as neutral.
Acids have a pH below 7;
Alkalis, above 7.
“Neutral” soap, however, has a pH of approximately 9.5

PATCH TEST
A test for determining allergic sensitivity
that is made by applying to the unbroken skin
small pads soaked with the allergen to be tested

WE RECOMMEND USING A PATCH TEST
FOR ANY/ALL PRODUCTS
YOU ARE TRYING FOR THE FIRST TIME

NOMENCLATURE PRODUCTS
ARE NOT LICENSED HYPO-ALLERGENIC

SOME ESSENTIAL OILS TO BE CAREFUL WITH
FOR THOSE WITH SENSITIVE SKIN OR ARE PRONE
TO REACTIONS TO SCENT OILS:

BITTER ALMOND
BERGAMOT
CINNAMON
CLOVE
GINGER
WINTERGREEN

DISCONTINUE USE
IF IRRITATION OR BREAKOUTS OCCUR

AT
NOMENCLATURE
WE USE ONLY VEGETABLE OILS FOR OUR FATTY ACIDS
(we say NO to ANIMAL sacrifice)
AND OUR SOAPS ARE A COLD PROCESS RECIPE
OPAQUE LIKE NATURE INTENDED
USING NATUAL COLORANTS, AND BOTANICALS
WITH NO ADDITIVES
OUR pH IS APPROXIMATELY 9.5
WITH NO ADDITIVES

ENJOY