ZENISOAPBASE Melt & Pour, No Sweat, White, 1 kg

ZENISOAPBASE MAXI non-sweating soap base, white, is a ready-made melt and pour soap base. It is melted, then dye, fragrance or additives are added as needed and it is poured into a mould. No lye is used in the process. According to the manufacturer, it has a low tendency to sweat compared with common glycerine bases, so the surface of finished soaps stays dry for longer.

The manufacturer describes it as a distinctly white base without SLS, made from cosmetic grade ingredients, with good lathering and a gentle effect on the skin. The pack weighs 1 kg.

Why a non-sweating soap base

Glycerine soap bases attract moisture from the air. This moisture condenses on the surface of the finished soap into tiny droplets, known as soap sweating. If the soap is left unwrapped, this spoils the appearance of the product. Non-sweating bases are formulated so that this happens to a lesser extent, and for this base the manufacturer also states only slight evaporation of water, so the soap dries out less.

Sweating cannot be ruled out completely. Even finished soaps made from a non-sweating base should be wrapped airtight after cooling, for example in cling film.

What it is suitable for

• White and pastel soaps – a white base gives colours an opaque, solid shade with no translucency.
• Layered and marbled soaps – combined with a clear soap base, it creates contrasting layers and patterns. The MAXI non-sweating range also includes a clear variant.
• Moulded soaps – according to the manufacturer, the base melts quickly and pours easily.
• Small-batch production – the manufacturer of ZENISOAPBASE intends the base for smaller batches, not for industrial production.

How to use it

Cut the base into smaller cubes, as they melt more evenly. Melt it in a water bath or in a microwave in smaller portions, with breaks and stirring. Add the dye and fragrance to the melted base, stir briefly and pour it into a mould. Once set, remove the soap from the mould and wrap it.

The amount of fragrance, dye or additives follows the recommendation of their supplier. For fragrance oils and essential oils, check that they are intended for soap bases, and make a small test batch the first time you use them. The manufacturer does not state an exact usage rate range for this base.

Good to know

The white, opaque colour of the base comes from titanium dioxide. Clear shades or layers that should be see-through therefore require a clear soap base. When colouring, bear in mind that the result on a white base will always be opaque.

The base is intended for making moulded soap. The manufacturer does not state its suitability for other methods, for example making liquid soap.

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