The term 'SOAP INGREDIENT' can be broken down into 10 crossword solutions: LYE (3 letters), MELODRAMA (9 letters), DESIRE (6 letters), POTASH (6 letters), LUST (4 letters), OLEATE (6 letters), LARD (4 letters), DRAMA (5 letters), OLEOOIL (7 letters), PALMOIL (7 letters), STEARIN (7 letters), and ALOEVERA (8 letters). LYE is a type of alkali used in soap making, while MELODRAMA is a type of theatrical play. DESIRE, LUST, and DRAMA are all related to emotions. POTASH and OLEATE are both types of salts, while LARD and OLEOOIL are both types of fats. PALMOIL and STEARIN are both types of vegetable oils, and ALOEVERA is a type of plant extract. All of these ingredients are commonly used in the production of soap.