You can use Soap base in these simple steps. Cut, Melt, Add Color & Fragrances, Pour, and Unmold. Basically, there are two methods you can use for Melt & Pour Soap making according to your convenience.
DOUBLE BOILER METHOD:
1. Place the double boiler on the stove or hotplate.
2. Cut the soap base into cubes the size of an ice cube and fill the container up to 75% of its volume with the soap base.
3. Add 1 to 2% water to compensate for moisture loss while melting.
4. Cover the top while melting and stir lightly in between.
5. Melting temperature should be between 75 to 80-degree centigrade.
6. Once the base is fully melted, do not remove it from the heat but reduce the heat.
7. Add your color ( Dosage - based on preference) & fragrance or Essential Oils ( Dosage - 1% to 2%).
8. Mix it slowly till the color and fragrance are appropriately dissolved.
9. Pour it into the mold of your choice.
10. Let it cool down till room temperature and then de-mold it & pack it in shrink wrapping paper to avoid contact with moisture.
11. Soap is ready to use
MICROWAVE METHOD:
1. Take a microwave-safe container.
2. Set the microwave to a high setting.
3. Cut the soap base into cubes the size of an ice cube and fill the container up to 75% of its volume with the soap base.
4. Add 1 to 2% water to compensate for moisture loss while melting.
5. Set the timer for 3 minutes and stop every 30 seconds to check the soap base. Stir once or twice if required.
6. Once the base is fully melted, Add your color ( Dosage - based on preference) & fragrance or Essential Oils ( Dosage - 1% to 2%).
7. Mix it slowly till the color and fragrance are appropriately dissolved.
8. Pour it into the mold of your choice.
9. Let it cool down till room temperature and then de-mold it & pack it in shrink-wrapping paper to avoid contact with moisture.
10. Soap is ready to use.
IMPORTANT: Unless you are an expert using soap base, Total additive content ( including fragrance, color, and herbs or extracts, if any ) should not be more than 4% of the weight of the soap.
STORAGE: Store in a cool and dry place in an Airtight packaging, Away from sunlight. Keep away from moisture.
WARNING: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Avoid contact with eyes. keep out of reach of children.