How does soap work?

[Twoply 0]

I've wondered this for a while. Does it release some kind of enzyme to break the bond between your skin and the dirt? What about car wash?

[grue 1]

Don't ask Frenchy

cavete terrae.

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I've wondered this for a while. Does it release some kind of enzyme to break the bond between your skin and the dirt? What about car wash?

Basically there is a hydrophilic (water loving) part of the soap molecule and a hydrophobic (water hating) part. The hydrophobic part attracts the grease, oils, or whatever you want to wash away and sort of latches on to it. The hydrophilic part makes the whole mess water soluble, so you can rinse it away with water.

There are no enzymes involved.

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[Frenchy68 0]

Unlike what our friend Grue implied, I am an expert when it comes to body wash.
For our American friends, I highly recommend this fine product, which dual usefulness will surely impress not only the lucky user, but all the fine women in his entourage.

"For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return."

[grue 1]

I was hoping it'd take at least an hour for you to see that

cavete terrae.

[Skyrad 0]

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Unlike what our friend Grue implied, I am an expert when it comes to body wash.
For our American friends, I highly recommend this fine product, which dual usefulness will surely impress not only the lucky user, but all the fine women in his entourage.

LMFAO

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[MarkM 0]

Hrmm was curious myself. Seems like a pretty good article on it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A283259

[normiss 851]

trusting a European site for SOAP???

[kbordson 8]

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Hrmm was curious myself. Seems like a pretty good article on it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A283259

HEY!!!!!

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[Lastchance 0]

I'm not sure but Bert was abducted by aliens.

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[caspar 0]

holy shit, i was going to post the very same thread about a week ago until my friend told me why. good to know others out there with random curiosity!

"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading."

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Unlike what our friend Grue implied, I am an expert when it comes to body wash.
For our American friends, I highly recommend this fine product, which dual usefulness will surely impress not only the lucky user, but all the fine women in his entourage.

Frenchy is a very clean man, he smells downright fruity.

American men might take that the wrong way...

[Andy_Copland 0]

I think soap was first invented in the middle east? Anyone correct me on that?

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People aint made of nothin' but water and shit.

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I've wondered this for a while. Does it release some kind of enzyme to break the bond between your skin and the dirt? What about car wash?

You sure are full of questions lately. Maybe you should check your local TV listing for a show called "Mr.Wizard".

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