The Science of Cold Process Soapmaking

Author’s Note

Hi there!

I’m Adiato, and I’m so glad you decided to purchase this book!

I’d love to tell you a little bit about myself. I am from Guinea-Bissau, a small country in West Africa - a true hidden paradise. Portugal is also home to me, and Portuguese is the language that lives freely in my heart and mind.

Professionally, I hold a BSc in Pharmacy, a Postgraduate Degree in the Regulation and Evaluation of Medicines and Healthcare Products, and degrees in Dermato-Cosmetics Science and the Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Products.

That might sound like a lot, but it’s all to say that I am deeply passionate about cosmetics - and handcrafted soaps are my absolute favourite products to create. To me, soapmaking is a true work of art: the perfect bridge between scientific knowledge and hands-on creativity.

As a Regulatory Affairs Expert and Cosmetic Safety Assessor in the cosmetics and personal care industry, I believe this technical knowledge should be shared openly. You can learn more about my background by visiting my website at www.adiatobalde.com.

If you’re reading this, you are either already a soapmaker or eager to create your very first bar. In the following pages, I will share everything you need to know before you start. Most importantly, you will understand the exact chemistry behind saponification - what happens when your ingredients combine and how they transform into soap.

Have fun, and please reach out if you have any questions! My contact details are listed above, and I am always happy to connect.

Thank you once again, and happy reading!

With love,

Adiato