SOAP MAKING INGREDIENTS

Palm oil is produced from the fruit of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), grown primarily in Indonesia and Malaysia. Palm oil is highi in skin-loving tocotrienols and produces a naturally creamy lather in homemade soap! (7 lbs is packed in gallon jug with a handle) SAP VALUE: NaOH (bar soap): 0.14 | KOH (liquid soap): 0.22 Melting point: 96F. Solid at room temperature. Color: white Scent: odorless Shelf Life: 1.5-2 years

Sweet Almond Oil is a luxurious, light, non-greasy, moisturizing oil which easily absorbs into the skin and is known for its natural warming effect on sore muscles. Sweet Almond Oil is frequently used in lip balm recipes, lip gloss, massage oils, lotions, sugar scrubs, Dead Sea salt scrubs, bath bombs, and soap recipes. Sweet Almond Oil is also renowned for its rich concentration of oleic and linoleic essential fatty acids which help to give it exceptional penetrating and restructuring properties. Sweet Almond Oil also makes an unparalleled carrier for salt (for use in salt scrubs). In soap, Sweet Almond Oil produces a low, stable lather, but because it is not a hard oil (it is liquid at room temperature), we recommend not using more than about 5% - 10% in soap recipes. SAP VALUE: NaOH (bar soap): 0.14 | KOH (liquid soap): 0.21 Melting Point: liquid at room temp Color: golden yellow to pale yellow Odor: slight aroma Viscosity: medium All Natural Extraction Method: Cold Pressed. This extraction method yields higher quality oil (more vitamins, minerals, etc.) compared to extraction methods which use chemicals and/or heat. Cold Pressed Sweet Almond Oil is the highest quality oil you can buy. Shelf life: 12 months from purchase Customers who purchased Sweet Almond Oil also purchased melt & pour soap bases, candle making supplies, soap colorant, Dead Sea Salt, and soap making ingredients.

Virgin, cold-pressed. We are super excited to be carrying this new oil for soaping as well as a wide variety of bath/body products. Stable, emollient rich, similar in nature to Sweet Almond Oil. Perfect as a carrier oil in aromatherapy, bath oil, lip balms, and more. Cherry kernel oil is a lightweight oil and rich in Vitamins A and E as well as the essential fatty acid, Oleic. SAP VALUE: NaOH (bar soap): 0.135 | KOH (liquid soap): 0.19 Melting point: liquid at room temperature Color: pale to golden yellow Odor: little to no scent Shelf Life: 2 years (refrigeration after opening is recommended)

76 Degree Coconut Oil is a fantastic additive to soaps, toiletries, and lip balms. Coconut Oil is commonly used in making soap because it helps provide a wonderful bubbly lather and makes the soap hard and white. Coconut Oil is also a nice ingredient to use in making lip balm and body butters. Coconut Oil is one of the most common raw materials used in making soap and toiletries. It comes from the seeds of the Cocos Nucifera and is cultivated primarily from South America and the Philippines.

Avocado Oil is a heavy, moisturizing oil rich in Vitamins A, B1, B5, D, E, minerals and protein. Because Avocado Oil is so rich, it makes wonderful massage oil and cold process soaps. Avocado Oil is a fantastic emollient with skin soothing properties making it a popular carrier oil in lip balms, lotions, sugar scrubs, dead sea salt scrubs, and body butters. Avocado Oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (it contains at least 75%), and these soften aging, dry or rough skin - it penetrates deeply so that nutrients can enter the dermis of the skin (under the epidermis). Recommended use in cold process soap is from 5% to 30%.

SAP VALUE: NaOH (bar soap): 0.134 | KOH (liquid soap): 0.188

Color: green to yellow

Odor: Avocado Oil has a faint scent that is fatty and sweet

Viscosity: Slightly thicker than most carrier oils. Avocado Oil is a rich oil that may be diluted with other carrier oils to work its consistency

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Extraction Method: Cold Pressed. This extraction method yields a higher quality Avocado Oil (more vitamins, minerals, etc.) compared to extraction methods which use chemicals and/or heat. Cold Pressed Avocado Oil is the highest quality oil you can buy.

Shelf life: 12 months from purchase

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Citric Acid is a weak, natural acid found in citrus-type fruits. Citric Acid is used in cosmetic to lower the pH in formulations and in soaps to provide better foam and water-softening. Citric Acid can be combined with baking soda to create bath bombs and bath fizzies. Combine our Mica colorants and body safe fragrance oils when making bath bombs for fun, unique creations! Our Citric Acid is a fine granular product which is food grade.

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Mango Butter is extracted from the fruit kernel of the mango tree. This butter is high in non-saponifiables which makes it ideal for use in cold-process soap. Other suggested uses include sugar scrubs, lotions, moisturizers, and more. Ideal for dry or damaged skin and a perfect additive to your lotions, creams, scrubs, and more. SAP VALUE: NaOH (bar soap): 0.14 | KOH (liquid soap): 0.20 Melting Point: 86F Color: creamy white Odor: odorless Shelf Life: 2 years

Add the conditioning and moisturizing properties of shea butter without the odor! Our refined and deodorized shea butter is the perfect addition to your DIY lotion and soap recipes.

Puts foam in bath formulations. Works well in soft and hard water. This is an airborne product. You will need a mask and a contained space when making your finished product. Also called SLSa.

Our Natural Shea Butter in unrefined and considered to be high in vitamin/mineral. It has a strong natural aroma that is usually lost in soap making. Use Natural Shea butter to enhance your lotions, balms, bath fizzies and soap creations. Pronounced: Shh-aye

*Note color may vary slightly due to crop source.

Castor Oil is a thick, viscous liquid extracted from the Castor Bean plant. Castor Oil, rich in fatty acids, acts as a humectant (similar to Glycerin) drawing moisture to the skin. Castor Oil contributes to large, thick bubbles in cold process soap & shampoo bars and is often used to for superfatting because of its humectant properies. Use Castor Oil in combination with other vegetable oils to produce a nice hard bar of soap. Castor Oil is widely used in creams, body butters, body scrubs, massage oils, and lotions. Castor Oil is also a popular ingredient in lip balm recipes because it imparts a beautiful shine and pleasing glide to the lip balm.

SAP VALUE: NaOH (bar soap): 0.128 | KOH (liquid soap): 0.180

Color: colorless to light green

Odor: Very slight, distinctive scent, characteristic of Castor Oil

Viscosity: thick

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Extraction Method: Expeller Pressed.

Shelf life: 12 months from purchase

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Kaolin Clay is a natural, fluffy, mild clay that is light white in color and can be used in a wide variety of formulations ranging from makeup to bath and body products, soaps to facial scrubs. Add 1-3 teaspoons per pound of oils in your cold or hot process soaps to help anchor the fragrance oil or essentials oil and to give a silky, creamy feel to the finished soap bar. Ideal for sensitive skin, Kaolin is ideal for use in creating mineral makeup products like foundations, blushes, and eye shadows. Also useful to help thicken lotions and cream and as a hardener in bath bombs. Kaolin helps to cleanse and purify the skin without stripping beneficial oils.

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a natural alkaline that is well known for its deodorizing and effervescent properties. Washes away oils and dirt leaving skin and hair silky soft and smooth. Baking soda is a natural deodorizer and a must-have for homemade laundry soap, dishwasher detergent, and household cleanser formulations. Use in facial scrubs as a gentle exfoliant, in lotions and creams where a smooth texture might be desired, in dry shampoos, and of course, deodorants.

Luxurious Macadamia Nut Oil comes from the pressed nuts of the Macadamia tree. It's a priceless delight for the skin and has a reputation for being one of the best regenerative oils available. Macadamia Nut Oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and is a protective oil with a high absorption rate. Macadamia Nut Oil's high mono-unsaturated fatty acids are great for helping to promote softer, younger looking skin and are excellent for damaged skin as it replenishes lost oils. Macadamia Nut Oil is a popular ingredient in lotions, lip balms, sea salt scrubs and sugar scrubs.

Color: clear with a tint of yellow

Odor: very sweet, fat and nutty in odor

Viscosity: medium

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Extraction Method: Cold Pressed. This extraction method yields higher quality Macadamia Nut Oil (more vitamins, minerals, etc.) compared to extraction methods which use chemicals and/or heat.

Shelf life: 6-12 months from purchase

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Kokum butter comes from the seeds of the Kokum tree (also known as the wild mangosteen tree) which can be found in the tropical rain forests of South India. This refined butter has a high melt point but is non-greasy and easily absorbed upon application. Often used as a substitute for cocoa butter, Kokum Butter is high in Vitamin E, antioxidants, and has a high essential fatty acid content. Ideal for use in making lip balms and lotions and an excellent choice for products targeting damaged, chapped, or dry skin. Kokum Butter aids in supporting the elasticity of skin which can help with wrinkles and overall skin conditioning.

Phenonip is a broad spectrum liquid preservative ideal for use in a wide variety of personal care formulations. Phenonip is oil soluble, can be used in emulsions and anhydrous formulations, and is effective in preventing bacteria, mold and fungal growth. It is a clear liquid and application rates vary from .3% to 1% by weight depending on the circumstances. Most applications work well within a .3% - .5% range. To preserve 200g of salt scrub at .5% application rate would mean using approximately 1g of Phenonip. This preservative was designed with cosmetics in mind and is especially effective when used in conjunction with oil based products but also works extremely well in aqueous solutions up to a .5% application rate. Phenonip can also tolerate higher temperatures than many other preservatives and still maintain its effectiveness.

Recommended usage: .3% - 1%

Appearance: Clear liquid

Formaldehyde free

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Extracted from rice husks, this oil creates a soap that is similar in consistency to soaps made with olive oil. Also ideal for use in facial products as it is non-greasy, absorbs quickly, and contains high concentrations of tocopherol, commonly known as Vitamin E. . Rice bran oil is rich in saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats. Use up to 10% in your cold process soap recipes SAP VALUE: NaOH (bar soap): 0.13 | KOH (liquid soap): 0.20 Melting Point: liquid at room temperature Color: yellow Odor: slightly earthy Shelf Life: 2 years

Olive oil is packed with oleic acids which penetrate the skin and seals in moisture. Use olive oil in a variety of skincare applications, including cp soap, lip balm, sugar scrub, lotion bars and more!

SAP NaOH .135, SAP KOH .19

Apricot Kernel Oil is a lightweight, quick absorbing oil right in linoleic and oleic acids. It is readily absorbed into the skin and makes an excellent massage oil. Apricot Kernel Oil has softening, moisturizing properties which make it ideal for dry, irritated, sensitive, or mature skin. Apricot Kernel Oil is a luxurious and conditioning oil in cold process and hot process soap. Our suggestion for usage of Apricot Kernel Oil in soap is 5% - 10%. Apricot Kernel oil is used quite often in many recipes for sea salt scrubs, sugar scrubs, lip gloss, lip balm, lotions, body butters, massage oils, and creams.

SAP VALUE: NaOH (bar soap): 0.135 | KOH (liquid soap): 0.19

Color: slight yellow

Odor: no noticeable odor

Viscosity: light to medium

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Extraction Method: Cold Pressed. This extraction method yields higher quality Apricot Kernel Oil (more vitamins, minerals, etc.) compared to extraction methods which use chemicals and/or heat. Cold Pressed Apricot Kernel Oil is the highest quality oil you can buy.

Shelf life: 12 months from purchase

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Cocoa Butter refined and deodorized. Cocoa Butter is a relatively hard saturated fat which can be used directly on the skin or incorporated into body care products. Cocoa Butter is used as an ingredient for lip balms, lip gloss, soaps, lotions, scrubs, and more. Our refined Cocoa Butter is conveniently packaged in chunk size pieces. Deodorized Cocoa Butter is used in conjunction with unsaturated oils like olive oil or castor oil (or with more sticky ingredients such as Shea butter and lanolin) when making soap. Cocoa Butter is one of the more stable fats and also contains natural antioxidants. What does deodorized mean? Is there no more cocoa butter smell? Deodorized cocoa butter is used for its natural emollient properties and to bring stiffness to the end product. Because the material is deodorized there should be less interference with the desired fragrance of a finished product. There is still some fragrance left after the cocoa butter is deodorized. If you need a fragrance free cocoa butter that will not compete with added fragrance then you will need to purchase a refined, bleached and deodorized cocoa butter without any aroma at all. This odorless product will be white instead of the buttery color of cocoa butter in its more natural state

Sodium Lactate is an effective natural moisturizer and humectant which can increase moisture retention and studies show it can be a better moisturizer than glycerin. Ideal for use in cold process soaps, hot process soaps, shampoos, and lotions. Soap made with sodium lactate is smoother and harder. Commonly used to help soap release more quickly and easily from the mold. Our Sodium Lactate is biodegradable, produced from renewable resources: liquid salt derived from fermented corn or beet sugar. Use up to 1/2 ounce per pound of oils/butters in soaps. Testing is recommended to find the perfect usage rate for your application. Use up to 5% for body care such as lotions. You can replace the glycerin in your recipe with sodium lactate. Not recommend for use in M&P soap bases or other products like bath bombs. Appearance: Colorless to light yellow liquid Odor: Odorless Shelf life: 2 years

Lavender is among the most fragrant and recognized of all herbs and has been used for centuries for its healing, aromatic, and soothing properties. Often used as a natural insect repellent and to promote healing. With its cleansing and antiseptic abilities, lavender has a wide range of possible uses. Suggested uses are soap, lotions, bath products, potpourri, herbal remedies, creams, shampoos, perfumes - and everything in between. Combine with other herbs like calendula flowers to create herbal remedies and healing soaps, lotions, balms, salves, more.

Vegetable Glycerin is a clear, odorless, thick liquid used in body care products and cosmetics as a humectant to help attract and retain both moisture and oxygen to the skin. Vegetable Glycerin is a natural emollient which has a cooling effect on the skin. Vegetable Glycerin is soluble in both alcohol and water; however insoluble in oil. Vegetable Glycerin is a common and important ingredient in many soaps and skin care formulations such as lotions, shampoos, lava lamp lip gloss, and herbal remedies. Add Vegetable Glycerin to lotions during the water phase to improve the emollience of the product; add a small amount to melt and pour soap base while it's melted to give the soap more elasticity.

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Odor: Odorless

Shelf life: 5 years

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(For M&P soap bases only.) Vanilla Color Stabilizer is a product that is added to melt and pour soap bases to help minimize the chance for brown discoloration from vanilla based fragrance oils. Many soap fragrance oils contain Vanillin or Ethyl Vanillin (vanilla extract) in their formulation which can cause products to discolor or become brown over time. Vanilla Color Stabilizer minimizes the chance for discoloration by slowing down the naturally occurring vanilla aging process. Unlike other Vanilla Stabilizers on the market, ours has no harsh odor and is crystal clear. Flashpoint: 200°, Vanilla Content: 0.00%

Derived from South American Babassu Palm trees, this oil has many of the same properties as coconut oil and can be used in place of coconut or palm oils in soaping or the creation of bath/body products. Solid at room temperature, babassu oil will melt upon contact with skin and absorbs quickly, which makes it ideal for lotions, body butters, balms, hair products, and more. Use up to 33% in your cold process soap recipes. SAP VALUE: NaOH (bar soap): 0.17 | KOH (liquid soap): 0.27 Melting Point: 76F Color: clear to light yellow Odor: odorless Shelf Life: 2 years

Menthol Crystals are a 100% natural compound obtained from steam distilled mint essential oil. Known for giving a cool, refreshing sensation to bath and body products. Suggested applications are lotions, creams, shampoos, conditioners, shaving creams, cooling gels, foot sprays and scrubs, liniments, herbal remedies, and any product where the brisk and strong minty aroma is desired. Super concentrated - a very small amount goes a long way. We recommend starting with a minimal amount and adding additional amounts if necessary. Menthol crystals can only be dissolved in oil or alcohol bases.

The loofah, or luffa, is a wonderful, natural exfoliant. It begins as a gourd, and, once matured, is harvested, cleaned, and dehydrated. Our loofah slices are approximately 0.875" thick x 2.0"- 3.0" in circumference. Because Loofahs are a natural product, color and exact size will vary from gourd to gourd and crop to crop. Loofah slices are a great choice for embedding into a bar of melt and pour soap. Pre-cut loofah slices for soap making and utility sponges. Lather up and exfoliate at the same time! Loofah slices are also very convenient for the shower or to tuck into your toiletry bag on trips. Exfoliate, cleanse, revitalize, massage, relax! Customers who purchased Loofah Slices also purchased wholesale soap making supplies and bulk melt & pour soap bases.

Avocado Butter Blend is a trendy ingredient that can be used in handmade lip balms, CP soaps and more! This soft butter adds natural moisturizing properties leaving the skin feeling soft & smooth.

Our natural Cocoa Butter is chocolate in its natural form. Derived from the fat of the cacao seed, this is the real deal. Unrefined and complete with heady chocolate scent and all. Slightly brownish or pale yellow in color. Cocoa butter is a relatively hard saturated fat ideal for use directly on the skin or incorporated into body care products. Cocoa butter can be used in making soaps, scrubs, lotions, lip balms, lip gloss, creams, and more. Cocoa Butter can be used in conjunction with unsaturated oils like olive oil or castor oil (or with more sticky ingredients such as Shea butter and lanolin) when making soap.

Add the benefits of caffeine to handmade soap, lotions and lip balms with our Coffee Butter Blend. This soft butter is made with real coffee, and has excellent glide and spreadability.

Use this soft, luxurious cranberry butter blend in homemade lip balms, soaps, scrubs & more! Cranberry butter is rich in anti-oxidants and naturally moisturizing.

Grape Seed oil is a natural oil which is lightweight and high in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, linoleic acid and other essential fatty acids. Grape Seed Oil contains a high amount of the omega 6 fatty acid linoleic acid as well as oleic acid, palmitic acid, and Vitamin E. Grape Seed Oil does not clog pores, absorbs easily into the skin, does not leave a greasy feel to the skin, and provides the skin with anti-inflammatory properties. Grape Seed Oil is a popular oil to use in soaps, massage oils, body creams, sugar scrubs, Dead Sea salt scrubs, bath oils, bath bombs, lip serums, lip balms, anti-aging creams and many other products. Because Grape Seed Oil is high in polyphenols, it is a popular ingredient for products targeting dry, damaged or mature skin.

SAP VALUE: NaOH (bar soap): 0.133 | KOH (liquid soap): 0.187

Color: clear, golden yellow with a hardy green tone

Odor: odorless

Viscosity: very light

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Extraction Method: Cold pressed, made from pomace. The cold pressed extraction method yields a higher quality Grape Seed oil (more vitamins, minerals etc) compared to extraction methods that use chemicals and/or heat.

Shelf life: 12 months from purchase

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