The fragrant lather-giving bar that instantly refreshes us– yes the Soap!- A mandatory thing for all of us. Soaps are made using some natural oils or fats combined with sodium hydroxide and other alkali that bring a good lather on our body cleaning away all the dirt and sweat. Soaps have some coloring and scent added to it.

What is interesting about them is that each of them are made to suit different needs. Some are meant to act as skin or beauty soap, while others are strict detergent meant to clean clothes, dishes etc. But the primary purpose of soap remains the same; of cleaning. So, how are these classified? Here the two categories of soaps most common around us.

Different Types of Soaps: Making, Working and Usage:

Do you know what soaps are made of? Have you ever wondered why detergents are stronger than your bathing soaps? This article helps you explore what soaps contain, how are they made and the purposes of each type of soap.

1. Toilet Soaps:

Toilet soaps are those that have cosmetic use. Toilet soaps and bathing bars are two terms that are used interchangeably. There are however differences between them. Toilet soaps contain TFM or Total Fatty Matter that are fattier, as compared to bathing bars that contain low TFM. The higher the TFM, the greater is their efficiency to clean. Based on this, they are classified into three grades.

• Grade 1: They contain about 76% TFM and is a high grade milled or homogenized soap and sometimes a combination of both. It gives good lather and comes in many colors. They are scented.
• Grade 2: These contain about 70% TFM. These are plodded soaps that will have a smooth and firm texture. They are white or colored and also have good lathering property.
• Grade 3: Grade 3 soaps contain about 60% TFM and have a smooth and firm texture. They are most often red due to the presence of cresylic acid or can also be white or colored. They also have good lathering properties.

Toilet soaps are further classified based on the many kinds of it.