Liquid soaps are typically made from a combination of surfactants, builders, and other additives. Surfactants are the active ingredients in soap that help to remove dirt and grease. Builders are added to help the soap work more effectively in hard water. Other additives may be included to provide fragrance, color, or other desired properties.

Some of the chemicals that may be found in liquid soap include:

- Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)

- Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)

- Cocamidopropyl betaine

- Decyl glucoside

- Glycerin

- Fragrance

- Colorants

- Preservatives

It is important to read the label of a liquid soap product before using it to ensure that it does not contain any ingredients that you are allergic to or that you do not want to use.