RosesforEos
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I went to Michael's the other day for MP soap base, and they had these soap additives next to the bases. I bought the Rose Clay Mask Base, and it contains "Kaolin Clay, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Powder, and Imidazolidinyl Urea". I looked up the last ingredient and couldn't find any information on its safety in cold process soap. From what I understand, it acts as an antimicrobial agent in cosmetics by releasing formaldehyde as it decomposes.
Since NaOH is a strong base, I'm worried about how the two will react if I were to add the clay to my soap? I don't want a formaldehyde laden soap if that's the reaction that were to occur. Any Organic Chemists out there who can give some insight?
Since NaOH is a strong base, I'm worried about how the two will react if I were to add the clay to my soap? I don't want a formaldehyde laden soap if that's the reaction that were to occur. Any Organic Chemists out there who can give some insight?