If you have been searching for a natural, clear olive oil melt and pour (glycerine) soap base, then this product is for you. This is a skin-loving olive oil soap base.
Crafted in NZ, this soap base contains only natural ingredients. It contains excellent skin-loving qualities thanks to the high levels of fresh NZ olive oil. It provides a wonderful small-bubbled lather that becomes thick and luxurious very quickly. Perfect for older and sensitive skin types. It is also very clear and perfect for embedding.
To Melt: Chop into small 2cm cubes and melt in a Pyrex jug in the microwave on short 20-30 second bursts or on a double-boiler. Do not leave unattended (watch it carefully) as this base melts very quickly.
Colouring your soap base: This soap base is clear and colourants will be bright.
If you just want a pure and natural soap, just chop it off the block as you need it – no need to add anything else.
Colour: White with a tint of green thanks to the olive oil.
Odour: Mildly sweet.
Vegan Status: Vegan friendly.
Melting Point: 45-55 °C.
Product Consistency: This is a hard and brittle base. Take care when un-moulding small or intricate soaps – we recommend freezing them for 30 minutes prior. It also sets up quickly and will form a skin if you don’t keep stirring. We recommend giving it a really good tap once in the mould, to ensure it has reached all edges of the mould. Remember, this is a natural base and does not contain artificial ingredients that make it easier to work with.
Decomposition Point: 150°C. Do not over-heat this base as it is a natural product made from oils and will begin to smoke if you heat it above this point.
pH: 7.8-8.5. This is quite low for soap and will not strip your skin like higher pH soaps.
Packaging: Cellophane (derived from trees) and sticky tape plus a label.
What it doesn’t contain:
- Any ingredients listed as harmful or toxic to humans by the NPA (Natural Products Association).
- Sulphates.
- Parabens.
- Phthalates.
- Propylene Glycol.
- Petroleum-based ingredients.
- Ethanol.
- EDTA or other chelating agents.
- Ingredients tested on animals.
- Oils and butters derived from animals.
- Titanium Dioxide.
- Colourants.
- Preservatives.
- Heavy metals or contaminants.
| COMPOSITION/INGREDIENTS: | ||
| Distilled Water | ||
| Vegetable Glycerine | CAS No 56-81-5 | |
| Lauric Acid | CAS No 143-07-7 | Derived from plant sources. |
| Stearic Acid | CAS No 57-11-4 | Derived from Plant Sources. |
| Coco Glucoside | CAS No 141464-72-8 | Derived from coconuts. |
| Sucrose | CAS NO 57-50-1 | Derived from plant sources. |
| Olive Oil
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CAS NO 8001-25-0 | From a NZ Farm. |
| 1.3 Propanediol | CAS NO 504-62-2 | Derived from corn sugar. |
| Citric Acid | CAS NO 77-92-9 | Derived from plant sources. |
Ingredients: Distilled Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Coco Glucoside, Sucrose, Olive Oil, 1.3 Propanediol, Citric Acid.
KezzieSoap –
I am very pleased with this soap base. It was easy to make into my own customised soap. I followed Bayside Soap’s Youtube tutorial and the instructions were very clear and my first attempt was a great success.
This soap leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. The soap remains in a solid state which is great as it doesn’t dissolve into a sloppy mess on the soap dish.
I will be ordering this again.