Cocoa Butter Soap Base
Deeply conditioning soap base designed to help combat dryness
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What makes Saponify different:
- Formulated for harder, longer-lasting bars
- Bar-shaped blocks for easy measuring
- Holds 3% additives (fragrance, color, embeds)
- Pure oils, no detergents (SLES/SLS-free)
- RSPO certified palm oil
Why Choose Our Cocoa Butter Soap Base
- Deeply emollient formula helps protect against moisture loss
- Dense, rich lather with protective after-feel
- Creates very hard, long-lasting bars
- Subtle natural chocolate aroma
- Melt-and-pour ready with smooth, even melt
Is This Base Right For You?
Best For
- Very dry or mature skin formulations
- Winter and cold-weather skincare
- Luxury indulgent product lines
- Long-lasting bar preferences
- Chocolate-themed collections
Not Ideal For
- Oily skin formulations
- Lightweight bar preferences
- Customers who dislike waxy textures
Performance Characteristics
Rich and protective skin feel
Dense, rich lather
Smooth, even melt
Very good fragrance retention
Good color performance
Ingredients & Transparency
Ingredients
Full Ingredient List
Cocoa Butter, Saponified Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Sucrose, Titanium Dioxide, and Purified Water. Saponify is a proud member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). No ingredients have been tested on animals. Detergent, SLES and SLS-free.
How This Base Compares
Not all melt & pour bases are created equal. Ours are formulated for makers who need reliable, professional-grade performance.
| Feature | Saponify Base | Generic/Craft Store Base |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Hardness | Resists water softening, lasts longer | Often becomes mushy with use |
| Additive Capacity | Holds up to 3% additives without breaking down | Often fails at less than 1% |
| Detergent Content | Zero—fully saponified, SLES/SLS-free | Often contains synthetic detergents |
| Block Shape | Bar-shaped for easy, accurate cutting | Irregular blocks, difficult to measure |
| Formulation Grade | Professional grade, consistent batch to batch | Consumer grade, variable quality |
What Professional Soap Makers Say
"Very affordable and good for a soap base for homemade soaps. I make soaps on Etsy and by far this is my favorite base. Melts easily and has great moisture."
"I rated this soap 5 stars just because it lathers super well. This soap is extremely moisturizing and feels great on the skin."
"I always love this brand of melt and pour soap. It has a smooth consistency and the quality is consistently excellent."
From verified Amazon customer reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Cut the soap base into small cubes for even melting. Melt in a microwave-safe container in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or use a double boiler over low heat. Heat until just melted (around 120-140°F) — avoid overheating. Add fragrance, color, and additives, stir gently to minimize bubbles, then pour into molds. Allow to cool completely before unmolding, typically 1-2 hours at room temperature.
Yes! This soap base accepts both fragrance oils and cosmetic-grade colorants beautifully. We recommend adding fragrance oil at 1-2% of your soap base weight (approximately 0.15-0.3 oz per pound). Add colorants sparingly — a little goes a long way. Stir gently after adding to minimize air bubbles. Always use skin-safe fragrances and colorants designed for soap making.
Store unused soap base wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or sealed in an airtight container to prevent moisture absorption. Keep in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Properly stored, the base will remain usable for 1-2 years. If the base develops condensation (glycerin dew), it's still safe to use — simply pat dry before melting.
This soap base has a subtle, natural chocolate aroma from the cocoa butter content. The scent is mild and pleasant, and can be complemented with chocolate or vanilla fragrance oils, or easily covered with other fragrances if you prefer a different scent profile.
Cocoa butter is deeply emollient and helps protect against moisture loss, making it ideal for very dry or weather-stressed skin. It creates a protective after-feel that dry skin types appreciate, especially in winter. The base also produces exceptionally hard, long-lasting bars.
