Soap Base Glycerine Transparent (Melt and Pour) — Sulphate Free & Paraben Free

Our Ultra Clear Glycerine Transparent Soap Base is a premium syndet melt and pour base — crystal clear, deeply hydrating, and completely free of sulphates (SLS/SLES) and parabens. The ideal blank canvas for embedded botanicals, colours, and fragrances, suitable for beginners and professional formulators alike.

Sulphate Free & Paraben Free

Formulated without SLS, SLES, or any paraben preservatives. Safe for sensitive skin, baby products, and clean beauty lines.

Key Specifications

• pH: 8.0 – 8.5
• Melting Point: 50 – 55°C
• Appearance: Crystal clear solid block
• Sulphates: None (SLS/SLES free)
• Parabens: None
• Fragrance load: Up to 2–3%
• Colour load: Up to 0.1–0.5%
• Shelf life: 24 months (unopened)
• Pack sizes: 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg

Ingredient List

Propylene Glycol, Deionised Water, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Sorbitol, Glycerine, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Vitamin E

Benefits

• Ultra-clear transparency — perfect for embedding botanicals, glitter, dried flowers, and colour swirls
• High glycerine and sorbitol content — deep skin hydration and a non-drying cleanse
• Lauryl Glucoside & Cocamidopropyl Betaine — mild, plant-derived surfactants gentle on all skin types
• Vitamin E — antioxidant protection for skin and base stability during storage
• Low melting point — easy to work with, sets quickly, and unmoulds cleanly
• Accepts most cosmetic-grade colours, fragrances, and actives without separation

How to Use

Cut base into small cubes. Melt in a microwave (30-second bursts) or double boiler. Once melted, cool slightly to 60–65°C before adding fragrance, colour, or additives (up to 2–3% by weight). Pour into moulds and allow to set at room temperature. Unmould after 1–2 hours. Wrap in shrink wrap or cling film immediately to prevent sweating.

Ideal For

Handcrafted transparent soaps, hotel amenity bars, embedded botanical soaps, sensitive skin bars, baby soaps, and professional soap making.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why choose a transparent soap base over an opaque one?
A: Transparent bases are ideal when you want to showcase embedded botanicals, glitter, or colour gradients — the clarity lets the inclusions show through beautifully. Opaque bases like Goat Milk or Shea Butter are better for pastel and solid colour bars.

Q: Is this base truly sulphate free?
A: Yes — it contains no SLS or SLES. The cleansing comes from Lauryl Glucoside and Cocamidopropyl Betaine, both plant-derived and significantly milder than sulphates.

Q: Can I use this base for sensitive or baby skin?
A: Yes. The sulphate-free, paraben-free formula is well-tolerated by sensitive skin. For baby products, keep fragrance additions below 1% or use fragrance-free and do a patch test.

Q: What fragrances and colours work best with this base?
A: Any cosmetic-grade melt and pour fragrance oil at up to 2–3%. For colours, soap-safe liquid colours, micas, or cosmetic pigments at up to 0.5% give vivid results without clouding the clarity. Avoid water-based colours as they can cause separation or cloudiness.

Q: How many soap bars does 1 kg make?
A: Approximately 8–10 bars of 100 g each, depending on your mould size and any additives.

Q: Can I blend this with the Goat Milk or Shea Butter base?
A: Yes, all three bases are compatible and can be blended in any ratio. A common combination is 70% transparent + 30% goat milk for a semi-clear, nourishing bar.

Q: Does this base sweat or develop condensation?
A: Glycerin-based bases attract moisture from humid air, which can cause surface sweating. Always wrap finished bars in shrink wrap or airtight packaging immediately after setting — especially important in India's humid climate.

Q: Can I add aloe vera gel, honey, or milk to this base?
A: Yes, water-soluble additives like aloe vera gel or honey can be added at 1–3% after melting. Avoid adding large quantities of water or aqueous extracts as they can cause microbial growth and reduce shelf life.

Q: Can I use essential oils instead of fragrance oils?
A: Yes. Add at 1–2% after the base has cooled to around 55°C to prevent evaporation of volatile top notes. Heat-sensitive essential oils like citrus should be added last and kept below 55°C.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity?
A: 1 kg. Bulk pricing is available at 5 kg and 20 kg slabs — see variant options above.

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