ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Soaplife

Soap is a magical substance that helps us clean our hands, bodies, and things. It's made by mixing oils, like coconut or olive oil, with an alkali substance, like lye. When these things mix together, they go through a process called saponification, which is like magic that turns them into soap!

Soap has special powers that help it get rid of dirt, germs, and bacteria on our skin and surfaces. When we add water and rub the soap onto our skin, it creates bubbles that help lift the dirt and germs off. Then we rinse the bubbles and dirt away, leaving us clean and germ-free!

Using soap is really important for our health and hygiene. It helps prevent the spread of sickness and disease, and keeps us smelling fresh and clean. So always remember to wash your hands with soap, and use it to clean your things too!