The Hostile Environment that Heals - sabbie selections

August 25, 2026 · Sabitha Knox

The Hostile Environment that Heals - sabbie selections

Everyone says lye destroys everything. High pH is hostile. Nothing survives. It's one of the most repeated claims in soapmaking — and it's a significant oversimplification of the chemistry. Here's...

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