Pears Transparent Soap

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Palm kernel oil is taken from only the nut or seed (kernel). The kernel is crushed to release the oils. The fatty acids from the oil are made into sodium salts. They act as surfactants, emulsifiers, and cleansing agents.

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For example, propylene glycol can be harmful. It has been known to cause anything from skin allergies to liver, kidney, and heart issues. This is problematic for pregnant women especially. Their bodies are weaker during this time. They cannot fight against the toxicity as strongly.A. and F. Pears and Lever Brothers. The Times, Friday, Aug 14, 1914; pg. 2; Issue 40604. Category: Business and Finance Pears soap was made using a process entirely different from that for other soaps. A mixture of tallow and other fats was saponified by an alkali. Clearly, this is currently caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), since the ingredients list shows sodium salts of fatty acids, but a chemist reports that in the 1960s, caustic potash ( potassium hydroxide) was used. It has not been possible to determine what was used in the early days of the product, as the writings of Francis Pears mention only alkali in industrial methylated spirits. After saponification was completed, the resulting glycerol was left in the batch. Batches were made not in huge pans, but in small kettle-like vessels. As soon as the translucent amber liquid had cooled enough to solidify, it was extruded into opaque oval bars that were cut into bath- or toilet-weight tablets, ready for beginning their long spell in the drying rooms (ovens). The hot liquid soap fresh from the vessel had a total fatty matter (TFM) of 45% compared with the TFMs of 70–80% usual in soaps made by the conventional method. The TFM increased considerably as the alcohol content fell during drying. The concave shape of the soap is formed by shrinkage while the soap is drying, and is not due to deliberate moulding. This process is called saponification. Higher saponification means more refined and superior soap. The higher the value, the better the quality. It will be much more moisturizing. And less harsh and harmful to the skin. Advertisement for Pears soap from the 1890s promoting cleanliness as "a first step towards lightening the White Man's Burden." [13]

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On the contrary, it contains benzyl salicylate. This is an ester of salicylic acid, which is used to give fragrance to the soap. It can be irritating and cause allergies, aggravating sensitive skin. Other than perfuming, it has none of the skin beneficial properties of the acid it is derived from. Is Pears soap safe during pregnancy? Obviously, the chemicals that aren’t good for adults tend to be even more harmful to babies. Baby skin absorbs and reacts more strongly. Is Pears soap safe for pets?Pears Pure & Gentle Transparent Soap Bar with Natural Oils carries our iconic fragrance of natural oils like Rosemary, Lavender and Thyme. Sodium Laurate,Alcohol,Sodium Chloride,Sodium Metabisulfite,Sodium Sulfate,Parfum (Perfume)Tetrasodium Etidronate,Lauryl Alcohol,Tetrasodium EDTA Sodium hydroxide (lye) is combined with fatty acids from palm oil. Lye is also added to sulfur dioxide to make sodium meta-bisulfite. This is an antioxidant and disinfectant. So Pears soaps will probably contain traces of lye from this chemical process. This sugar alcohol makes the soap viscous. It is also a humectant that helps the skin retain moisture. This gives the skin a smooth, silky feel.

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Aqua (Water),Sorbitol,Sodium Palm Kernelate,Sodium Rosinate,Glycerin,Sodium Palmate,Sodium Stearate,Propylene Glycol,Sodium Lauryl Sulfate,PEG-4 Pears' Cyclopaedia is a one volume encyclopaedia, continuously published in the United Kingdom since December 1897. Nichol, Katie (2010-01-08). "Unilever clarifies Pears Soap reformulation reports". Cosmeticsdesign-europe.com . Retrieved 2014-01-02. Instead of containing magnesium, Pears soap contains Tetra-sodium EDTA. This compound works as a water softener and stabilizer. It actually removes hard minerals like magnesium from water, so that the soap can work better. Does Pears soap contain salicylic acid?Unilever was required to list those of the 26 specific ingredients that were in Pears in concentrations greater than 0.01%. Benzyl benzoate, Cinnamal, Eugenol, Limonene and Linalool were included in the labelling because they are among the ingredients covered by Directive 2003/15/EC. It is therefore possible that they were components of the original formula, rather than newly added ingredients. [15] [16] 2009 change [ edit ] A bar of Pears 'Gentle Care' soap. Pears isn’t completely organic. It contains synthetic lab-made or plant-derived chemicals like propylene glycol, BHT, and Tetrasodium EDTA. These chemicals aid in better absorption, maintaining chemical stability, and function as preservatives respectively. Glycerin is the main hydrating ingredient in Pears soap. It doesn’t coat the skin with a greasy film. This allows the skin to breathe, keeping it vibrant and healthy.

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a b "Pears Traditional Soap abandons new recipe after Facebook campaign". The Daily Telegraph. 6 January 2010 . Retrieved 14 April 2014. Pear Glace Handcrafted Cold Process Goat Milk Soap ,Made in Maine Sensitive Skin, Moisturizing Bath and Body Soap

The latest 2009 modification mainly breaks down to an addition of artificial colouring and substances whose hypothetical function is either as detergents (i.e., cleaning substances) or stabilisers (i.e., product longevity enhancers). However, even the pre-2009 formula was a far cry from the original one. The latter was completely free of industrial cleaners, free of synthetic colours and (apparently) free of synthetic odorants, whose place was occupied by natural herbal fragrances. However, one unknown in the original formula is the "Pears fragrance essence": because of it, the customer cannot be certain whether the "new" fragrant compounds are indeed all new—or simply formerly unlisted items. Jones, Geoffrey (1 February 2008). "Blonde and blue-eyed? Globalizing beauty, c.1945–c.1980" (PDF). The Economic History Review. 61 (1): 125–154. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-0289.2007.00388.x. JSTOR 40057559. S2CID 154339826 . Retrieved 14 February 2023. He was first described as such in T F G Coates, 'Mr Thomas J Barratt, "The father of modern advertising"', Modern Business, September 1908, pp 107-15. BHT,Benzyl Benzoate,Benzyl Salicylate,Cinnamal,Eugenol,Limonene,Linalool,Linalyl Acetate,CI 12490,CI 47005 The labelling requirement is linked to the presence of the substance in concentrations higher than the above-mentioned thresholds, irrespective of the substance’s function and irrespective of its source (i.e., whether added as such or as a component of a complex cosmetic ingredient such as botanical extracts, essential oils, fragrance compositions, aroma composition etc.).