Why Does Soap Lather Appear White?

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Dear members,
Soaps and Shampoos comes in various colours, but their lather always appear white. What is the reason for this phenomenon?
 
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Think foam and light scattering. Note that salt and sugar are transparent, but also appear white when small particles are viewed [/i]en masse[/i].
 

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