"Lye hominy" is a type of hominy made with lye. For anionic resins, regeneration typically uses a solution of sodium hydroxide (lye) or potassium hydroxide. Originally, it was simply a liquid lye (sodium hydroxide). Lye and salt brine are used to cure olives from their bitter oleuropein compound. The alkali solution has historically been made from wood ash lye. Lye and ammonia, found in other skin whiteners, compounded the toxic effects of lead. Sailors tried to scrub off the radioactivity with brushes, water, soap, and lye. The scalp can suffer severe chemical burns if over exposed to lye or no-lye relaxers. Soap, a compound made from lye and fat, is an ancient and common laundry aid. They are made by immersing bread rolls in a lye solution before baking. It is distinct from rice starch, which is usually produced by steeping rice in lye. It is not known when people first started treating dried fish with lye. Jennifer then drowns Andy and burns his face off in a lye bathtub. New-style oven cleaners are based on ingredients other than lye. Other versions of "galapong" may also be treated with wood ash lye.