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to superfat

to superfat

8.9
To add extra oil to a soap mixture so it makes skin feel softer
  • verb
  • /ˈsuːpərˌfæt/
  • Specialized
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  • To enhance the moisturizing properties, I always superfat my homemade lotion.

Examples

  • When making soap, I like to superfat it to ensure it remains moisturizing for my skin.

  • I made a special batch of CP soap because I superfat my other (as most people do—so be careful when buying, say, goat's milk soap to use).

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  • It's important to superfat your soap mixture so it doesn't dry out your skin.

How Moisturizing

to superfat
  • Specialized
8.9
to oil
42 4.1
to condition
18 3.5
to cleanse
33 3.0

Surface Forms

superfat infinitive
superfatted past
superfatted past participle
superfatting present participle
superfats third person singular

Morphology

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

The verb is a straightforward conversion from the soapmaking noun 'superfat', but the technical meaning is specialized.

Etymology

Superfat as a verb comes from super- 'extra' and fat 'oil', so to superfat a recipe is to 'add extra' oil. That is why to superfat your soap or cosmetic means you add more oil so the final product is more moisturizing.