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Suspending Melt & Pour, 2lbs

Description

Our Melt and Pour Suspending Soap Base is specially designed to 'suspend' additives such as jojoba beads or loofah. It can be used to create a decorative soap bar (e.g. such as by adding fine glitter) or a functional exfoliating bar. Creative possibilities are endless. Some trial and error is required with this product, as some additives may be too heavy for the suspending properties of the base to work properly. Users should try adding their ingredients at a slightly cooler temperature than normal, as the base will be thicker and more likely to suspend additives. The key ingredient in the Suspending M&P base is Silica. Silica creates a suspending matrix within the formulation, but that very property can also be apt to trap in more air and create a cloudy effect. Therefore, when stirring in additives, it should be done very gently and avoid any abrupt stirring as this can inadvertently welcome air into the formulation and cause unwanted cloudiness of the base.

This soap base is completely biodegradable. It does not contain any artificial colours and is not tested on animals.

Formulated with a neutral pH of approximately 7.8, this soap base helps maintain skin's natural moisture balance, leaving it feeling soft and hydrated.

All of our Melt & Pour soaps are paraben, preservative and PEG free.

Technical

INCI: as per the ingredients listed below

Ingredients:

Aqua 25-50%
Propylene Glycol 10-25%
Sodium Stearate 10-25%
Glycerin 10-25%
Sucrose 5-10%
Sodium Laureth Sulfate 5-10%
Sorbitol 1-5%
Sodium Laurate 1-5%
Sodium Myristate 1-5%
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 1-5%
Silica 1-5%
(Shea Butter)
Sodium Chloride 1-5%
Sodium Citrate 0.1-0.5%
Stearic Acid 0.1-0.5%
Lauric Acid 0.1-0.5%
Pentasodium Pentetate <0.1%
Tetrasodium Etidronate <0.1%

Vegan: yes

Melting Point: 55°C/131°F

Working Temp.: 140°F-180°F

Fragrance Load: 0.5 to 3%
- for example if using a 2% load add 2 grams of fragrance for every 100 grams of soap
- check on individual fragrance to make sure it is soap safe

How to Use

Melt the soap in the microwave in short blasts or in a double boiler. It is important to only heat until the working temperature. Taking the temperature too high can result in the soap scorching and therefore changing the consistency (it will become rubbery and solidify quickly).

When sufficiently melted add in your colour and fragrance.

Pour into molds and wait until solid. For best results and removal from mold wait several hours.

Wrap as soon as possible as the soap contains water it can evaporate and shrink the bar (shrink wrap or cling film will work). Also, in warmer climates the glycerine in the soap will attract moisture and can leave "sweat beads" on your soap.

Country of Origin

Disclaimer

Essential oils are meant for aromatic and topical benefits, not internal use. Be aware of contraindications of oils used and consult a doctor or certified aromatherapist for health concerns.

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