Safety First

Lye is highly caustic and should be handled with care. • store out of reach of children.

• ensure children and pets are out of the working area. • Provide plenty of ventilation by utilizing windows and fans. • never breathe the fumes; this can lead to respiratory distress.

Dial 911 immediately if you experience breathing difficulties.

• should lye come in contact with skin, apply vinegar and/or copious amounts of water to neutralize the burning.

The good news about lye soap is that once saponification is complete, no lye remains in the finished product, provided the soap was created and cured properly.