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Do soaps contain alcohol?

Do soaps in general contain alcohol? What is the alcohol needed for? And what is the common source they use to get alcohol (honey, dates, grapes, raisins, etc)?

Thanks a lot

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  • Most soap contains alcohol because it's good at killing bacteria, alcohol can be made from the fermentation of fruits, vegetables, and/or starches.

  • 8 years ago

    not sure, go to a soap manufacturers website like "Dove" or "Ivory " search what its made of

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