Flakes of pure soap can be hydrated to create cleaning, laundry or washing solution. They are perfect for making lanoline treatment together with solid lanoline. Soap flakes are a concentration of pure soap that are specially formulated to clean gently and launder naturally. They can be used for green cleaning, bathing, laundering, and washing. Soap flakes are good for babies, pets, and people with allergies, sensitive skin, and tattoos. They are perfect for making semi-soft, cream, and liquid soaps by adding the right amount of purified water. Soaps that are made to be liquid from the start use potassium hydroxide for saponification and leave a residue which can be harmful to sensitive skin, and can acquire in natural fibers, such as wool and wood, over time causing fraying and dryness.