Description

Soap is a cleansing agent used for personal hygiene and cleaning purposes. It typically comes in solid form, although liquid and gel variants are also available. Soap is made by combining fats or oils with an alkali substance, such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, through a process called saponification. This chemical reaction produces soap molecules that have both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) properties, allowing it to effectively remove dirt, oils, and bacteria from the skin or other surfaces when mixed with water.