Shea Butter Soap Base

Craftiviti’s Shea Butter Soap Base is an opaque white, unscented melt-and-pour soap base made with shea butter and glycerin. Cut it into bars for direct use, or melt and customise it for handmade soaps, gifts and small-batch projects. Choose 100g, 1kg or 10kg packs.

Why choose this melt-and-pour soap base?

• Shea butter and glycerin are included in the formulation.
• Opaque white colour for customised soap designs.
• Unscented, with a possible mild natural scent.
• Firm texture that cuts cleanly and produces creamy foam.
• Can be used as a soap bar or melted for DIY projects.
• Listed as fragrance-free, paraben-free and alcohol-free.

Shea butter comes from the Karité tree and is associated with fatty acids and vitamins A, E and F. The amount present in this finished soap base is not specified. Do not treat these ingredient characteristics as a promise to treat skin conditions.

Two ways to use it

Cut and use as a soap bar

Cut into the size you need for hand, face or body washing, subject to personal skin tolerance. This also suits travel bars and handmade gifts.

Melt and customise

1. Cut the base into smaller pieces.
2. Gently melt in a double boiler or microwave on low. The listed melting point is 50–60°C; avoid unnecessary repeated heating.
3. Add compatible soap-safe fragrance or essential oils, colourants or other additives according to their supplier’s application limits.
4. Pour into moulds and allow to set. The existing guidance suggests approximately 2–3 hours; actual time depends on bar size and conditions.
5. Unmould and wrap the bars.

One kilogram provides approximately ten 100g bars before handling losses or added ingredients. Extra carrier oils or butters can change the finished bar’s texture and lather, so test a small batch first.

Product specifications

The two pH figures use different stated test conditions. Confirm the supplier’s method and current specifications if pH or biodegradability is important to your intended use.

Listed ingredients

• Shea butter.
• Lauric acid and stearic acid from coconut/palm oils.
• Glycerin and sucrose.
• Sodium hydroxide, used as a saponification agent.
• Titanium dioxide, an opacifier.
• Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulphate.
• Propylene glycol and sodium chloride.

Customising your soap

Listed project ideas include lavender, tea tree or chamomile essential oils; jojoba, argan or almond carrier oils; soap-safe micas, spirulina or beetroot powders; and botanicals such as dried herbs, oats or flower petals. Suitability, colour retention, fragrance performance and texture depend on the complete recipe. Test compatibility and use appropriate additive limits before making a larger batch.

Frequently asked questions

What is shea butter melt-and-pour soap base?

It is a prepared soap base containing shea butter that you can cut and use, or melt, customise and pour into moulds.

Is this soap base SLS-free or SLES-free?

No. Both Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulphate appear in the listed ingredients.

Is it scented?

It is listed as unscented and fragrance-free, though a mild natural scent may be present.

Which pack sizes can I choose?

The product has 100g, 1kg and 10kg options. Check the size selector for current availability.

How many soap bars can I make from 1kg?

Approximately ten 100g bars before handling losses or added ingredients. Your mould size determines the actual number.

Can I add colour and fragrance?

Yes, use compatible soap-safe colourants, fragrance or essential oils at suitable addition rates. Trial a small batch to check appearance, scent, lather and texture.

Why does my soap sweat?

Glycerin attracts moisture from the air, which can leave droplets on the soap surface. Wrap the finished bars after setting. Sweating alone does not prove product quality.

Soap-making supplies in Malaysia

Explore ingredients and tools at Craftiviti’s retail store, Level 2, Centrepoint Bandar Utama. For product or bulk enquiries, email enquiry@craftiviti.com.