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Melt and Pour Soap Base Suspending
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Description:
Our Melt and Pour Suspending Soap Base is specially designed to 'suspend' additives such as jojoba beads or loofah.
It can be used to create a decorative soap bar (e.g. such as by adding fine glitter) or a functional exfoliating bar. Creative possibilities are endless. Some trial and error is required with this product, as some additives may be too heavy for the suspending properties of the base to work properly. Users should try adding their ingredients at a slightly cooler temperature than normal, as the base will be thicker and more likely to suspend additives. The key ingredient in the Suspending M&P base is Silica. Silica creates a suspending matrix within the formulation, but that very property can also be apt to trap in more air and create a cloudy effect. Therefore, when stirring in additives, it should be done very gently and avoid any abrupt stirring as this can inadvertently welcome air into the formulation and cause unwanted cloudiness of the base.
All Stephenson Soap Bases feature:
Highly moisturizing formula
No artificial colors added
No animal testing
100% Vegetable base
Biodegradable
Superior Clarity
Non-Yellowing
Special features of this soap include:
Neutral, with a Ph of about 7.8.
High natural glycerin content
Excellent mold release function
Odorless base, for superior fragrance lift
Compatible with a wide range of fragrances
Vegetable-based melt and pour soap, no animal ingredients
Very clear, transparent, & colorless for excellent color saturation
Functions well under a wide temperature range, from 140 F to 180 F
Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium Stearate, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES), Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sucrose, Sodium Laurate, Silica, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate.
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Shelf Life: Minimum 1 year from date of purchase.
Caution: When making soaps it is good to remember that the Melt & Pour Bases contain water as part of the formula. So if they are left exposed to the atmosphere, the water will evaporate and the bar of soap will shrink. We would recommend fully wrapping the ENTIRE soap bar as soon as it is poured and cooled--this should minimize/eliminate any shrinkage.
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Submited By: Maria from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 06/16/2008
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I was a little worried that this soap would not work because of the description saying you have to do some trial and error. However, it worked great my first time trying it. Rest assured that I will be using this product again.
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Submited By: susanne from newmarket, Ontario on 08/04/2007
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The price is right for this essential soap making base. If you want to do botanical soaps and add your organic goodies then this is the soap base to use. Another soap winner here. You can't go wrong with the quality or the price! Highly recommended!
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Submited By: kim from Leamington, Ontario on 06/25/2007
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The Suspension Soap is a life-saver when making melt and pour with dry additives. No longer does my oatmeal float to the top or sink to the bottom! You do have to watch the temperature closely as it doesn't tolerate 'too hot', as with stirring it too much. Just a wonderful product! Worth the price of keeping things evenly "suspended" throughout the bar.
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Submited By: Sandra from Stockton, California on 03/26/2007
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This STEPHENSON M&P Suspension base is Fabulous; it melts easily,takes all forms of dyes well, accepts fragrance and Essential oils terrifically, and most of all: It will suspend/float just about any exfoliant you wish.I have used seeds, jojoba spheres, mica, powdered pumice, ground loofah, glitter, small erasers.They all worked acceptionally well. You won't be dissapointed, It finishes off after setting up with an easy to remove from mold soap that is very eye pleaseing. I'll come back for more for sure.
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