Soap development and manufacturing
Beginner or experienced artisan? This training course will enable you to create your own handmade soaps safely and effectively.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artisan, this training will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to create your own handmade soaps safely and effectively.
In this course, you will learn the basics of soap making, as well as the techniques and ingredients used to create high-quality handmade soaps.

Training in soap making and manufacturing is a unique opportunity for people who want to develop their skills in artisanal production. It offers the chance to learn soap making techniques and processes, as well as the ingredients and tools needed to create high-quality soaps.
You will learn about the chemistry of soaps, the oils and additives used in manufacturing, and how to customize your soaps with natural fragrances and colors.
Whether you are looking to pursue a creative activity or make soap for your own personal use, training in soap design and manufacture will enable you to see your project through to completion and achieve your goals.
Safety and Equipment
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Laboratory prohibitions
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
The essential equipment for soap making
Choice of Raw Materials
Fats (origin, characteristics, and properties)
Alkaline agents
Saponification index and software
Saponification Index – General Information
Presentation of existing software
Calculation of saponification indices
Over-lubrication
Generality – Definition
The different types of over-lubrication
The choice of overgreasing
The iodine index and its use
Composition of a formula
Proportions of fats
Choice of overgreasing
Determining the amount of soda and water
Manufacturing process
Principle of saponification
The different types of saponification
Monitoring the saponification reaction
Safety
Traceability and Quality Control
Batch sheets
Drying treatment
pH measurement
Stability study
Special cases (honey soap, milk soap, etc.)
Additives
1. Perfumes
Presentation of the different types of fragrances
Introduction to IFRA (International Fragrance Association)
Verification of compliance with IFRA
Calculation of allergens
Incorporation into soap
2. Dyes and Pigments
Study of different dyes, pigments, and their incorporation into soap
3. Exfoliants
Choice of exfoliants and incorporation stage
4. Other assets
Selection of assets and their incorporation
Case studies
General information
Find the program for this training course in PDF format Download here.
Number of places: Maximum of 12 participants per session.
Audience: All self-employed individuals (sole proprietors, farmers, etc.)
Duration: 3 days (21 hours)
Price: €1,250 excluding tax
Materials to bring: Lab coat, safety glasses, safety shoes (or closed-toe shoes), paper, pencil, calculator, laptop.
This training can be arranged at your premises. Please contact us so that we can make the necessary arrangements together.
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Laboratoires Lelégard SASU is a training organization registered under number 84030393603. This registration does not constitute state approval.