Does the body soap contain lye?

Why do cold-processed soaps tend to melt or finish faster than regular soaps? Reading Does the body soap contain lye? 1 minute Next Is it normal for the soaps to develop a whitish or crystallised coating over time, and are they still safe to use?
By Satopradhan
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While lye (sodium hydroxide) is used in the initial soap-making process, it is ultimately used up during saponification, which is the natural reaction between oils and lye to create soap and glycerin. This means that in the final soap, there is no lye left at all — just gentle, skin-loving soap.

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