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superfat

superfat

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The extra oil left in soap to make skin feel softer
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərˌfæt/
  • Specialized
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  • For the body, you leave 5-8 percent superfat, meaning oil which is not turned to soap, left for the skin as a conditioner.

Examples

  • When you make soap for the body, there is something called superfat.

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  • And so much for airplanes, volcanoes, vapor trails, and superfat seatmates.

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  • Laundry soap is 0 superfat, meaning you can't wash your hands, but it is good for clothes with no extra oils remaining.

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  • When making soap, you should include a superfat level of 5-8 percent to enhance moisturizing properties.

  • Many soap makers prefer a higher superfat content in their formulations to ensure better skin hydration.

  • The superfat in this soap helps keep your skin soft and moisturized after washing.

Surface Forms

superfat singular
superfats plural

Morphology

superfat = fat (semi-transparent) = super + fat

The form is compositionally 'super-' + 'fat', but the soapmaking sense is a specialized technical one rather than a fully everyday meaning.

Etymology

Superfat as a noun uses super- 'extra' and fat 'oil' to name the extra oil amount a soap maker leaves in a bar. So the superfat number tells you how much extra oil is kept to make the soap gentler and more moisturizing.