Why Does Soap Lather Appear White?

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logearav

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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Mapes

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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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