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Palm kernel oil is a valuable byproduct derived from the seeds of oil palms. While palm oil is extracted from the fleshy fruit, palm kernel oil is obtained from the inner kernel of the oil palm fruit. Together, they contribute to the global palm oil production, meeting the demand for vegetable oil worldwide.

The production of palm kernel oil involves further processing steps to extract the oil from the kernels. This oil, like palm oil, finds extensive use in various industries, including food,comestics, and biofuels. It is a versatile vegetable oil with its unique properties and characteristics.

The core advantages of palm kernel oil in soap making (compared to coconut oil/palm oil): Palm kernel oil comes from the kernel of the oil palm fruit (unlike palm oil, which comes from the pulp). Its fatty acid composition has a high proportion of lauric acid and myristic acid (approximately 60%), which is crucial for its foaming and cleaning properties. At the same time, its moderate proportion of saturated fatty acids makes it gentler than coconut oil and foams better than palm oil. These core advantages are reflected in four aspects. Key Features: Rich and Dense Foam: Lauric acid is a natural foaming agent. Soaps made with palm kernel oil produce rich and delicate foam, unlike the large foam of coconut oil. This results in a better feel for hands and body, and the foam is more stable and doesn't dissipate easily.

Moderate Cleansing Power, Gentle and Non-Drying: Cleansing power is between coconut oil and olive oil, effectively removing surface oils and dirt without excessive degreasing like high-proportion coconut oil soaps. Skin doesn't feel dry or tight after washing, making it suitable for most skin types (including normal and combination skin; small amounts are also suitable for dry skin).

Increased Soap Hardness, Prevents Soap from Softening: The higher saturated fatty acid content increases the soap's hardness and durability. It doesn't easily deform or soften after unmolding and is less prone to moisture absorption during storage, extending the soap's shelf life.

High Compatibility, Neutralizes the Weaknesses of Other Oils:It neutralizes the "soft soap, poor foaming" problem of soft oils like olive oil and camellia oil, and also alleviates the "excessive degreasing" problem of coconut oil. It's a blending oil in handmade soap formulas.  

Applications of Palm Kernel Oil in Commercial Soaps: Low Cost, High Cost-Effectiveness

Besides handmade soaps, palm kernel oil is also a core ingredient in industrial commercial soaps (such as bath soaps and laundry soaps) for three reasons:

Low Price: Palm kernel oil has a large production volume and is cheaper than olive oil and shea butter, making it suitable for large-scale production and reducing costs.

Stable Performance:The saponification reaction rate is moderate, making it easy to industrialize. It produces soap with high hardness, is not easily deformed, and is convenient for transportation and storage.

Good Compatibility:** It can be combined with soap bases and other inexpensive oils (such as soybean oil) to improve foaming properties and cleaning power while maintaining soap quality.