There are three basic types of soap: alkaline soap, syndet soaps and combo soaps.   Raw materials   Alkaline soaps a the product of a chemical reaction of fats and lyes   animal fats animal soap stock   60-80% tallow   40-20% coconut oil     vegetable fats vegetable soap stock   60-80% palm oil   40-20% coconut oil / olive oil   Syndet soaps are made of modified fatty acids.     synthetic raw material compounds or individual syndet   components   combo soaps (Alkali/Syndet)   Combo soaps are a mixture between alkaline soap and syndet soap   Composition Typical composition of fine soap: primary soap stock, colorant, perfume oil, lubricant, additives (cream, deodorant, moisturizers)